How to Create the Look of Mosaic with Eggshells by EcoHeidi Borchers

[@Cool2Craft]

That would work, too. We almost exclusively use Aleene's Tacky Glue products. We just love them!

[@scredbird]

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!! I HAVW MADE THIS TWICE AND GOT SO MANY WOOS AND AHHS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR WONDERFUL IDEAS!!!

[@Cool2Craft]

Yes, we love 3D Glaze! It's great to add a shiny finish to your projects

[@MMGARC]

I heard that soaking the egg shells in straight vinegar for several hours, it helps in detaching the membrane. I tried it and Welll Ahh!! It pealed out with ease! I love sharing and receiving tips for crafts. :-)

[@Cool2Craft]

***** TFS sharing this tip!

[@Cool2Craft]

You're very welcome, scredbird! And thank you for the lovely comment!

[@katrindox]

Thank you very much. I open a new world with you.

[@Cool2Craft]

@scoulisful Yes! This technique should work on glass but we would recommend that you use the Aleene's Original Tacky Glue for any projects that require extra hold. We don't recommend the dry adhesives for glass.

[@joycebower3007]

Thank u so much for replying so quickly to my question about using polymer clay instead of wood. Again THANK U!!!

[@Cool2Craft]

Yes, you can spread a very thin coat of 3D sealant on with your finger. If its too thick it will drip so it's better to apply thin coats. A very thin coat will take a few hours to dry but the thicker coatings can take several days.

[@Cool2Craft]

I have never tried egg dye but I believe it should work too! Give it a try and let us know!

[@Cool2Craft]

Looking forward to seeing what you make Paula! [Tiffany]

[@Cool2Craft]

Absolutely. Use a very small drill bit and glue an eye pin into the hole.

[@paulazemke5295]

Love this creation. Can,t wait to try it

[@Cool2Craft]

Heidi used Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Inks on this project. We have not tested food coloring for this technique. You want to be sure that you do not oversaturate the dry adhesives with liquid. With the alcohol base, the inks dry quickly.

[@sarab5030]

Thank you! Can't wait to try it!

[@Cool2Craft]

If you use this technique on wood, you could drill and add a jump ring. We used the resin shapes that we sell at shopcool2craft (dot com). Heidi used Adirondack Alcohol Inks (available at Michaels) or our shopping site noted above.

[@MissWitchiepoo]

This is really nice. But getting Aleene's products in my country is impossible. I had to have just normal Aleene's tacky glue sent from Norway:) And something simple as wooden shapes I can't get either so I used Black Fimo clay. I find that boiling the egg makes it much easier to remove the membrane. It becomes like rubber and you can push the membrane Down on the egg with a finger and lift off the Shell. And you can still eat the egg:) Thank you!!

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks for the tip on boiling the egg! And kudos to you for using your creative talents to substitute materials. We know it can be challenging for our crafty friends around the world to find all the materials we use in our videos so we really appreciate your resourcefulness!!

[@Cool2Craft]

Yes, we're REALLY big fans of Momma Aleene :) [tiffany & heidi]

[@Cool2Craft]

@scoulisful Yes, Michaels should have Ranger's alcohol inks. If not, you'll find them online.

[@Cool2Craft]

Our first choice for alcohol inks are Ranger Adirondack. You can purchase them on-line and at Michaels stores.

[@Cool2Craft]

Aleene is Heidi and Tiffany's momma, so we always grab for our Aleene's Tacky Glues first :)

[@Cool2Craft]

The Glossy Accents is definitely much thicker than the gel glue. I think it will be a matter of personal preference and testing to be sure that it's compatible with the materials you are using.

[@lynnebash2278]

I love making both pendants and trinket boxes with the eggshells. I do use a top coat not the gel that you used and since we sell at markets outside here in Florida I am having some problems with fading. Does this gel that you used have a uv protectant ? If not do you know of a product that does? Thank you Lovingly Lynne

[@sactowngold1]

The gel glue you discovered worked so well, might I use it instead of "Glossy Accents" on other projects as well? I love Alleen's products and WE KNOW they're more reasonably priced. And I love my crafting!!! Pls. reply. GracieRhae, Utah

[@sarab5030]

Hi - I'm a long time fan of your family and used to watch your Mom's show when I was stationed on Guam - so glad to have found you! My question is: how long does it take for the sealant glue to dry and can it be spread around with my fingers for coverage on an object (easter egg) in increments?

[@Cool2Craft]

Hi @papri13 - Heidi used wood shapes for the base.

[@sarainesarcila5929]

me gusta el video porque me parece una técnica muy interesante y hermosa

[@MunnyRaja]

how you make it as apendent ?? how you pierce??.. what type of the alchohol you used here?? is it available at all stores...pls do reply..

[@scoulisful]

very cool! going to try it on glass... any thoughts?

[@collettecaraway2759]

Love it, thanks 💕

[@Chai-Time-13]

Hi, great job. What did you use as a base?

[@Whitefeather215]

here's one idea I heard of. Place a generous amount of table salt in the egg and on the pieces, let sit 24 hs. this will draw the moisture out of the membrane and it will end up in one piece almost like paper, just remove.

[@scoulisful]

ok sounds good, watched the bracelet video and noted that. where would I get alcohol inks? does Michaels carry that?

[@TruthSeekingElf]

Amazing!! Can I use modge podge instead of the Aileens ticky tacky?? Thank you.

[@doloresungerleider4984]

Loved this video and your explicit instructions. Where can I buy the resin tiles?

[@Cool2Craft]

+Dolores Ungerleider Unfortunately, since this video was made (in 2011) the manufacturer has discontinued making these tiles :(

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks for sharing! Cool tip!

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you for the info!

[@Cool2Craft]

Muchas gracias

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you, luvlivson!

[@Cool2Craft]

We have on-line print tutorial which answers all these questions - go to our website at cool2craft and then click on the Ideas tab. You will see this project listed. Just click on the image and that will take you to the print tutorial.

[@MMGARC]

Could you tell me how you attached the jewelry to the necklace and what materials you used? I appreciate it. I would love to make these for my girlfriends - what an awesome idea!!

[@Cool2Craft]

***** You would glue a jewelry bail to the back of the piece with e6000 glue.

[@luvlivson]

cool project, thanks!

[@merryclicker]

If you go with watercolors, set them with a spritz of dollar store hairspray before glossing. Acrylic spray gloss will work, but it costs more, you have to shake it longer, and it stinks for a long time.

[@nandarchua]

Hi, can u tell me clearly that what type of paints u layer on it? Or what about coloring for food, is that work as well? Thanks!

[@barbland1470]

Would silk dye work, it blends like what you are doing. But the brand I am using will change if not finished as instructed. I guess I will just try it.

[@Cool2Craft]

Barb Land As long as it is a heavily pigmented dye, you should achieve some interesting effects!

[@coryart]

I tried the Aleene's Tacky Glue as a varnish. After weeks of curing, my piece inadvertently had a wet object placed over it for a few minutes. When uncovered the tacky glue "varnish" had turned to a sticky mess that rubbed right off. I strongly suggest a different type of varnish NOT Aleene's Tacky Glue.

[@KoCoJellie]

Dimensional clear podpodge would to the trick

[@Cool2Craft]

We have found when the eggshells are fresh, the membrane is easy to just pull out.

[@Lisalb1968]

what type of paint you use & did you say bleach the egg shells before you color it? I am sorry but I am hard of hearing & I try to get the caption on but nothing came up.

[@heidiecoartist]

Marcela- I used alcohol inks on this project. I don't think you would get the same results with acrylic paints.

[@Whitefeather215]

I placed the shell in water and bleach but it made the shell very brittle hard to remove the membrane. is there a time limit for this process, or another more simple?

[@LeisaMolina66]

Instead of using the tacky glue as a sealant, could I use mod podge instead?

[@Cool2Craft]

Aleene is Heidi and Tiffany's Mom :)

[@Cool2Craft]

The membrane will stick to the adhesive but there's a good chance the eggshell will separate from the membrane and fall off.

[@TruthSeekingElf]

Wow that glue looks like resin!! Waaaay too cool to craft!!! Hahaha!!

[@Whitefeather215]

what would happen if you did not remove the membrane from the eggs in the mosaic art? I soaked them in water and a little bleach, it was really hard to remove membrane. Thank you.

[@Cool2Craft]

The glue is water resistant - not water proof. You could apply a waterproof sealer over the finished project. [Tiffany]

[@Ericoproducciones]

Hola lindo trabajo pero ese tampón negro como lo puedo hacer aquí no hay de eso o que otra alternativa puede ser. Ojala me contestarás en español Gracias.

[@Ilovefran68]

What brand of Alcohol inks do you use and where can I get them

[@terejimenez606]

Puede ser los adhesivos de debajo de las Prats de las sillas

[@sonyiallee2931]

Thanks for the response. What is the brand name of the resin you suggested. Thanks

[@Cool2Craft]

I have used Envirotex Jewelry Resin for other projects. I have also heard that Ice Resin is good. [Tiffany]

[@merryclicker]

1, the inside of the egg takes water colors better than the outside - they're brighter. 2. If you bake the eggshells after boiling them (I did 15 minutes at 300 degrees F.), it will dry the eggshells and even the leftover membrane will take the water colors better than the outside. The downside is that it's not as easy to break the eggshells into smaller pieces when the inside is up. But to stop getting that membrane off, I'll deal with the issue.

[@АнгелМ-ы6е]

Великолепно!

[@josephinetyree1476]

All you have to do ...is put the egg shells in water WHILE your 'eating' the eggs...When you wash your dishes...then tear the membrane out... dry over nite :)Question.... what did you put on the BACK of the pendent ...?? the same glue I guess... :)

[@Cool2Craft]

+Josephine Tyree TFS! We'll give this a try! The back of the pendant is just painted. If you like, you can seal it with the glue.

[@joycebower3007]

Could use a square of polymer clay instead of wood?

[@Cool2Craft]

Yes Joyce Bower. Any hard flat surface can be used for this eggshell technique.

[@sonyiallee2931]

Hi good day I love this project. However I have a quick questions. Hope you can help. Can you suggest a thick hard finisher to use with this project. As I am incorporating a few things and want them to be secure within the piece.

[@Cool2Craft]

You can use a (two-part) jewelry resin as a final coat on this project.

[@Cool2Craft]

sonyial lee You can use a two-part jewelry resin as a top coat on this technique.

[@marnilauren151]

cant you just drill a hole in the wood and put a pin in it?