HOW TO MAKE DRAGON EGGS

Don't forget to use #CAADragonEggs when posting on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Original tutorial on my blog: bit.ly/2pydiYd
For an egg like this, you'll need:
A piece of cardboard
Opaque nail polish
Glitter nail polish (optional)
Clear top coat polish
A medium styrofoam egg shape
400+ Metal thumb tacks (drawing pins, push pins)
A craft knife
A bowl
Nail polish remover
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[@bonniemcintyre9575]

Absolutely fluffin cool !

[@Spicewood-Soaps]

So cool!

[@Lisiczka200]

I always wondered what did they used for paint? Now I know thank you!

[@ladytammy6886]

What a great idea!! This looks great!

[@teehryan215]

I didn't realise you had so many! They are friggan amazing 😍

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Teeh Ryan They’re really therapeutic when you just want to do something with your hands! And I’m a sucker for pretty colour combinations

[@starclone4]

That's sooo beautiful !!!! I gotta do this, 😊

[@brendabryant6347]

So cool

[@Jays_one_shot]

Omg love doing it

[@awanderingmind]

Great video! They look so pretty!

[@CommasandAmpersands]

awanderingmind Thank you!

[@leahk9943]

I absolutely love this!!

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Leah And 26 Letters Thank you!

[@jenngilbert1549]

These are bloody amazing!! My seven year old found you online

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Jenn Gilbert I’m glad you like them!

[@AirForceMedic]

Ask the 7 yo if she can help the 80 yo find the above sites in bio Im having no luck Thank You... LOL

[@theliterarycasanova5637]

AHHH THIS IS AMAZING

[@CommasandAmpersands]

The Literary Casanova SO ARE YOU

[@NovelteaCorner]

Great tutorial. I tried this once and now I have no idea where my egg ended up. This clearly means I need to make another one!

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Noveltea Corner heck yes! They’re so much fun!

[@gray_grepper_pepperxd7732]

So ima use this for my second best friends bday he likes dragons :D I just need to get the supplies- where do you think they sell Styrofoam eggs-

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Craft stores will usually have them!

[@AirForceMedic]

@@CommasandAmpersands Amazon has many sizes Thank You for this

[@pinkflowerjendarling5442]

Thank you so much! This is sooo cool

[@perlerangel2361]

Have you ever tried using gel nail polish would that possibly stay on the tacs better or would that allow you to use a different kind of Chamaeleon powders more easily?

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Perler Angel I’ve never tried gel nail polish! Because you often need so much polish for a single egg, I stick to polishes that are around $2 a bottle and I haven’t found a gel I like in that price range. But if you try it and like the results, let me know!

[@tinagardner2667]

What glue did you use at the end? I know some glues will eat the foam. Thanks in advanced.

[@tinfoil1225]

Don't use superglue!!

[@stephenbeckett2281]

Hi, where do you get your thumb tacks and the eggs? Do you buy in bulk. cheers, Steve

[@deborahbrucks4182]

What colors are the original dragon eggs?

[@michellebrittingham8726]

How many thumbtacks did it take to make your medium sized egg?

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Michelle Brittingham it’s been a few years, but from memory I think this one took just a little more than 400 thumbtacks. Every single egg I’ve done is slightly different but it’s best to paint a few more than you think you’ll need. If I end up with spare painted tacks, I keep them in a container and eventually make another multi-coloured egg with all the leftovers

[@erinbutnotactually3312]

Hey can you make a rainbow egg and show it btw nail polish works if you do : color, same color but lighter with glitter, then clear. That is great idea! Btw I love these and can you show it to us 😅

[@CommasandAmpersands]

I’m glad you like it! There’s actually a shot of a mini rainbow egg in this video but I don’t have any plans to film the making of other dragon eggs.

[@erinbutnotactually3312]

That’s kewl I never have seen game of thrones but I still LOOVE dragons 😅

[@GarethevLewis]

I got a dragon egg but I can't find the same dragon 😢😢😢😢😢😅

[@jenniferhester9590]

What size egg in inches is a medium like you used in the video?

[@CommasandAmpersands]

I’ve searched high and low and can’t actually find this egg after moving house, unfortunately! But I think the largest eggs I use are about 100mm so I would hazard a guess that these are about 75mm or a little under 3 inches if I’m converting it correctly

[@Yourloverx0x0]

Where do you get your styrofoam base? Hobby lobby had a pack of 6 for $4 but that's seems a little pricey and they aren't the solid white, they're the clear plastic ones.

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Jay Falgout Not sure where you’re located but since I’m not familiar with Hobby Lobby I’m going to assume you’re not in Australia? I got mine from Spotlight, which is a chain of craft stores here. I think someone once told me they got their eggs from Michaels (?) in the US and other people have said they found some on Amazon/eBay. Hope that helps!

[@Yourloverx0x0]

Hmm ok. Also I'm super struggling to get my rows to look even and pretty lol could you post like a 30s quick video of how you do yours? I've made 2 so far and neither one look...great lol...

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Jay Falgout This video shows how I do my rows - they look a bit messy when I first start but tend to even out towards the top of the egg. All of my eggs look a little different and some do look “neater” than others. The only other thing I can recommend is to keep the overlap of the tacks as tight as possible. That might help make it look a bit more uniform if that’s what you’re hoping for.

[@Yourloverx0x0]

Okay, it's the very top I'm having troubles with. You can easily see the stem of the thumb tacks on occasion and I haven't figured out how to not make that happen :(

[@CommasandAmpersands]

Jay Falgout it might be that it’s getting a little crowded in the styrofoam so the tacks won’t push down all the way. Sometimes I pop the stems in at a slight angle so they can find a free spot

[@The_Charmander4090]

whou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AlexLeonRE4]

Is it easier if I spray paint the tacs?

[@CommasandAmpersands]

I haven’t tried it! If you give it a go, let me know how it turns out

[@nomnom3958]

when i made min the pins where falling out or they were lose

[@schleichcollector1239]

I’m making these for my friends just gotta know their favourite colour these are so cool also can you censor your swearing please I am 9 years old

[@deserenenaidoo3534]

Love the idea but why does she use foul language

[@CommasandAmpersands]

she’s so crass