How to make a giant papier mache balloon Faberge Easter egg

[@sfnumis9286]

This morning I woke up having decided over night to make a large paper mâché Easter egg and to seal Easter goodies inside for my daughter who is far away at university. You showed me that it is possible, thank you. Lots of glue!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Sounds great and what a lovely idea. Yes, glue, glue and more glue

[@rebeccanorris3807]

Brilliant! A giant Easter egg has been on my mind…and yesterday I dug through my drawers trying to find a large balloon, LOL, then this video popped up today! You are inspiring!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

if you start now it might be dry for Easter 😄

[@dorothykovak4900]

Wow! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@3Artive]

Liz, this is my 1st ever video of yours that I’ve seen. I came for the art; I stayed for your humor! (You’re my kind of people!!) I’ve subscribed, liked, and will watch more of your videos right now!! I wonder where you live; I’d love to get together and do some art projects together! You seem like so much fun!! And VERY talented in the art department! Amazing egg!!! 🤩👏👏👏👏🐣🥚👩‍🎨🎨🖌️😍

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Hiya, that's a lovely message. I'm in Berkshire, UK. Where are you?

[@3Artive]

⁠@@LizChadertonStudio I’m in St. Louis, Missouri USA. Bit of a commute, I’d say. Do you ever come to the states?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

@@3Artive bit far! I'm currently in Costa Rica which is closer 😁

[@3Artive]

Want to jet on up here to The Lou to craft some big Easter eggs together? 😁🐣🐇

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Wouldn’t that be fun?@@3Artive

[@conniesponaugle3322]

Wonderful idea looks beautiful

[@LizChadertonStudio]

start now for Easter!

[@micahthomas9521]

So inspired right now. Can't yell you how much I love this!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

get gluing!!!

[@susanhepburn6040]

What a great idea, Liz! Thank you very much! 💙💙💙💙

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I’m not sure it was my best idea ever!

[@3Artive]

@@LizChadertonStudiowell, it certainly got MY attention! 🤩

[@amarketing8749]

Love the (hinged printer paper) presentation technique. Creative simplicity at its best!!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

that paper is vintage! I don’t think such things exist anymore! I found it in the back of a cupboard…..

[@Kayfromonline]

This is awesome! Making some decor for my daughter’s dinosaur party!!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Have fun!

[@blancagalvezurbina4398]

Jajajajaj, que gracioso tu video, me imagino el tiempo y paciencia que invertiste , 10 capas.... Quedó HERRRMOSO😊❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

gracias!

[@AkSonya1010]

I LOVE this, my grandkids are a little to young for this but I might take it on. 🙂 Your statistics video brought me to your channel.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

if you start now it will be dry for Easter 😆

[@AkSonya1010]

@@LizChadertonStudio 🤣 that cracks me up. Well, I need to got to the craft store so I’ll put a big balloon on my list. 💕

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I like the pun!@@AkSonya1010

[@marshalkmathew9966]

Wow,that was pretty impressive idea. I was searching for how to make giant egg.then I got it.it was very helpfull information.thank you

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Glad it was helpful! you need plenty of glue, paper and patience!

[@nicolefoster8571]

Absolutely fantastic!! Wow it looks very luxurious well done, what an amazing egg masterpiece from a few cheap items, ❤x

[@LizChadertonStudio]

it caused a stir 😊

[@ritanavarre9326]

I loved that you posted this ! I can’t wait to try it

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I had great fun making it, but by layer 5 or 6 I was questioning my sanity!

[@ccochran882]

I love it! I would love to watch more paper mache videos from you!!!❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I have in my head making a huge woolly mammoth 🦣! but will I? Saw amazing papier Mache in Mexico

[@viviennebarrow9912]

Thanks so much Liz for this posted, I loved it. I do a lot of window displays and I am always looking for new idea, especially when they come complete with your humour.😂❣👏

[@LizChadertonStudio]

You are very welcome 😂

[@servantofmyking]

So beautiful! You must have a lot of patience!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

No, sadly I don't. I got very fed up half way through!!!

[@micahthomas9521]

Patience is a must for paper mache or you will never finish. I absolutely adore this giant egg!

[@cathyandrieu7780]

Bonjour, c'est un oeuf magnifique. Je doute de pouvoir en faire un aussi beau, mais j'essaierai bien, pour faire un cadeau de Pâque. Merci pour ce magnifique tutoriel. 🐣

[@LizChadertonStudio]

avec plaisir

[@MyraBallester-df6xs]

You did just great

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I did question myself half way through!

[@officiallymrp]

Bravo Madame !

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I was glad when it was done!

[@officiallymrp]

@@LizChadertonStudio I bet you were indeed, eh eh eh

[@sara4tears]

thanks i learned so much from watching this it is perfect for my kids birthday party hatchimals are the theme but i could never afford the giant 36in egg and it is almost impposible to find the regular eggs so this is great to help me build a giant hatchi pinata and other small eggs for them to hatch little prizes from it looks so fun and yours turned out perfect mine will be torn apart in seconds so it wont b that detailed but yours is the coolest one i have seen and i have watched 20 videos on these paper eggs.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I guess you don’t want it too thick so they can rip it apart….just thick enough to hold its shape. Have fun!

[@sara4tears]

thats a good point about 3 layers is what i should use on each egg

[@ginascott5397]

Great job

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you!

[@micahthomas9521]

This is brilliant! I've been wanting to do giant eggs for a long time. Thanks for posting!❤❤❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Go for it!

[@nugomt7]

absolutely beautiful! Q: do you need to wait in between drying layers of mache' or keep going?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I did two or three layers and let it dry, then a few more and let them dry - so a bit of both!

[@nugomt7]

@@LizChadertonStudio Thank you again I can't wait to do this for our home!

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Lovely❣️

[@LizChadertonStudio]

so glad you like it!

[@micahthomas9521]

I once did a pinata for a neighbors child and I just used water and wood glue. Only 8-10 layers then painted it with acrylic paint ( spongebob theme) and they ended up having to get a hammer to bust it open so the kids could get to the candy...so I'll probably use pva glue if I ever make a pinata again😂

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Kept the kids out of mischief though!

[@micahthomas9521]

@@LizChadertonStudio That it did. I was impressed by how quickly you created this. I live near the Gulf of Mexico and it gets very hot here and I put my projects in the sunshine all the time. I heard the Victorian's would make pieces of furniture with 100 layers and then paint and laquer them. Very durable. Really like your egg, very inspiring.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Sounds like your projects dry quicker than mine@@micahthomas9521

[@micahthomas9521]

@@LizChadertonStudio Only when it's not raining. It's very humid here and if we didn't have mostly sunny days, I'd use an oven or another source of heat. I was lucky enough to visit Essex back in 2003 and much prefer the cooler weather....more so now that I'm older . From what I saw of the UK, it's very beautiful there.

[@jennaharris3975]

You're too cute:) great job!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you!! 😊 are you going to make one?

[@dedododo48]

We are doing this and then stumbled across your video. Great job, great video. I saw the cat no problem and your egg is beautiful!!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

how big is the egg you are making?

[@dedododo48]

@@LizChadertonStudio 36" or so. It's great fun! We do layer daily after work. 5 layers on and we are going to do another 5. Thanks Liz!!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

@@dedododo48 brilliant. I have to say at about layer five I wondered why I had ever started!

[@DuLoserXD]

it’s beautiful ❤ is it waterproof with all that glue? i would love to make some (a bit smaller) & put them in our garden.. not sure about the rain though.. 🌧️

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I wouldn’t have thought it was waterproof. If going outside I would coat with multiple layers of yacht varnish and make sure the paints are uv resistant so they don’t fade

[@micahthomas9521]

Very true, we use a product in America called Spar Urethane and it's designed for marine use - will make the egg water resistant but not water proof

[@DeniseStrong-i3e]

This is great, but can I ask did you let it dry in between each individual layer?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I did two layers at a time and let it dry overnight in between

[@DeniseStrong-i3e]

@@LizChadertonStudio Thank you so much for your quick reply. I'm going to give it a go🙂

[@kapekacava]

I love your video! Can you tell me how much time this took altogether?? Thanks ❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

A lot! I did two layers a day, then drying, then painting, so a week from start to finish. It was lockdown here, so I had the time!

[@bridgetmckenna3729]

That's awesome! Once the egg is dried, Is it stiff enought to carve the edges or make a hole on one side of it (so I can place a light weight object inside)? Also, would it keep it's shape if I were to cut about a third off the top of it to make it into a broken egg shell half?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Yes, this one would be okay to make a broken egg or do a cut out. It will depend on the number of layers you've done and the strength of glue. PVA will be stronger than wallpaper paste for example. This all sounds intriguing! What have you got planned?

[@bridgetmckenna3729]

Thank you for your quick reply Liz. I'm participating in my first Trunk-or-Treat". I'm setting up an alien invasion by creating a space ship on the open trunk with large alien who landed in the trunk. The alien will hold two large eggs each of which will have baby aliens sitting on top of their broken edges. The treats (twisty space straws holding rocket ship lollipops) will be inside the eggs. Oh yes….I am a Type 'A" over achiever LOL. Last question, do you need to let each layer dry before applying the next layer?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

@@bridgetmckenna3729 good grief. You’d better get going quick and don’t blame me when you get to layer six and ask Why, oh Why? That sounds amazing. Each layer doesn’t have to be dry, so I put 2 on at a time. It makes sense to dry as much as possible as you go not to trap moisture. It must be firm before popping the balloon and then with that gone more air can circulate to allow for final drying. Good luck!

[@tatyanapinyayev8592]

Awesome work! Where did you get the stand, looks very handy?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

it’s a stand for a fire pit…. yes, very handy!

[@yari23773]

Awesome work Liz! In your expert crafting opinion ;), if I were to use a balloon much larger than the one you used, will air suffice? I’ve seen some people use starch to fill up their balloon for the mold but wasn’t sure what the difference was between filling it w/ air vs starch

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Hi Yari, I’m so sorry, but I don’t know. I don’t think you could get a balloon bigger than this… not in the UK anyways. If it were larger you would need more layers of paper. I did ten and it still has some ‘give’ in places. Sounds like an amzing project to start now for next year!

[@beebetwee4706]

Thank you so much for your video! I work at a children’s theater and we will attempt to make one that can fit a child! Any words of advice if we’re trying to do it in 2 pieces(like a cracked egg)? Do you think we just create the whole thing and saw it in half after it’s done? Thanks in advance!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

yes, that’s what I’d do. make a single egg, then cut it and maybe reinforce the cut edges with a bit more papier mache. You might have to do extra layers as the complete egg is intrinsically stronger than two halves.

[@beebetwee4706]

@@LizChadertonStudio thank you so much for your advice! And thanks again for posting this very helpful video

[@winterclub5099]

❤❤❤

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Thank you!

[@maletajazzjiver7448]

Wow. Your patience paid off. I told my son we were going to make huge paper mache' eggs. About 50 large ones. Then I found your video. Ain't no way...I'm dropping the number dow to 3. Does it have to be 10 layers, is there a specific glue or recommended brand and same amount water as the glue?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Wooooh, 50????? You are ambitious! 3 is ambitious!! And my top tip is make sure you can get it through the doors of your house. This can't go through our internal doors. Luckily we have a double door to the outside! So for this size 10 layers is about right. It still has a little squash to it even with 10. A bit smaller and you could get away with fewer. It uses lots of glue, so I just went to the DIY shop and get a gallon of the cheapest PVA they had. PVA is a lot stronger than wallpaper glue, and I think that's important for this size. It really doesn't matter the brand. Watch out, some have fungicides in them. I don't know how old your son is, but you might want to be careful. Yes equal parts water and glue, I found worked well. And you needs lots of paper!!! Good luck!

[@maletajazzjiver7448]

@@LizChadertonStudio thanks again I just saw your message. I have a Gmail account and hardly ever use it and that's where I saw that you had replied. Well I believe I lost that little ambition that I talked about. I'm now just thinking about my son and I making three to four 8 in plaster eggs so by the time Easter comes back around, we'll have about 100 that we can sell outside of my lemonade stand. Not to mention the one large Giant egg that I was working on I started off with paper mache and set it out in the sun and it dried so quickly that I think it busted and I was able to salvage it a little bit but then I left it outside and a wind storm came up and blew it in the road and then a few cars did the rest..lol... Take care God bless

[@LizChadertonStudio]

@@maletajazzjiver7448 oh no! Exploding egg run over by cars. It was not meant to be. 100 to sell is amazing, but you may be sick of them by next Easter. Sounds like a fab project.

[@koreenalee]

I love this and I really am going to try it but my question is how can I get newspapers I don't get it at home and I don't know anyone who does either 😅

[@LizChadertonStudio]

have you got a community Facebook group or free cycle group you could ask on?

[@micahthomas9521]

Try a local library too, - sometimes they give away their old newspapers for free

[@runcycleskixc]

I tried this once, and the balloon deflated before the layers dried. Could you possibly post the supplier of the balloon? :)

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Oh no, how annoying. I'm afraid I did this several years ago and I have no idea about the supplier. I just got it off Amazon - it was the biggest I could find.

[@EnikkiShizune]

I don't even know large sources of newspaper anymore... then I realized I have plaster of paris cloth strips and am curious on trying this out with that instead, may use less layers! How much did yours weigh after creation? Thanks!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Though cloth strips are a brilliant idea! That never occurred to me. It only weighed 5-6 lbs/ 3 or so kilos…. which is why it rolled down the road at one point! The plaster will be heavier but might be more durable.

[@3Artive]

⁠@@LizChadertonStudio😮 rolled down the road!?!?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

​@@3Artive yup! It was windy. We had it outside for an Easter egg trail....

[@3Artive]

@@LizChadertonStudioyikes! Did it sustain any damage? 😬

[@rebekahpowers1979]

My layers wont dry!:( im not sure if im using the wrong glue? Or too much water?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

what glue are you using? what’s the weather like where you are?

[@christinaflortega9548]

Where can I find PVA glue? I’ve looked everywhere! 😂 awesome vid though!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Where do you live? It might be called white glue, school glue, Elmer's glue, carpenters glue. I got a huge bottle from the diy shop as it is added to mortar as a waterproofer. You can get smaller quantities from craft stores.

[@christinaflortega9548]

@@LizChadertonStudio ohh ok! I live in Colorado, but I am picking up a big bottle of Elmer’s glue as we speak lol. Thank you! I’m making broken dinosaur eggs to put party favors for my sons 5th bday! You’re video has been very helpful!

[@LizChadertonStudio]

@@christinaflortega9548 Cool - happy birthday to your son! You won't need so many layers with them being smaller eggs. Good luck

[@christinaflortega9548]

@@LizChadertonStudio thank you!

[@leesmith2045]

Any help on where to get the egg shaped balloon from to start this project off?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

just go on Amazon. they say the giant balloons are round, but they aren’t spheres and are naturally egg shaped

[@jennyjackson2591]

How do you make it egg shaped rather than rounded? The balloons I’ve looked at online for this project appear round…

[@LizChadertonStudio]

The balloons look round when inflated, but will be egg shaped when pumped up

[@Буднидворника]

Интересно пригодится может быть стихотворение родится,,,

[@LizChadertonStudio]

thank you

[@norinani6410]

The paper, does it have to be soaked in water first?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

no, just add glue and paste on

[@jodahl1979]

How did u get the "egg" shape? Did u blow the balloon up to full capacity? And what should I do if my balloon doesn't have the oval/egg shape?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

yes, I just blew the balloon up as big as I could without popping it. most balloons are pretty egg shaped!

[@Myslayis1234]

Where did you find giant balloon

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Just on Amazon….

[@fionacullen3965]

Brilliant, why do anything by halves

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Because it won’t fit through the door?? 😂😂😂😂

[@3Artive]

@@LizChadertonStudioyou seriously crack me up! 😂

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I saw what you did there!@@3Artive

[@franciscohernandezmarzal3925]

How you make this to not look spheric?.....yours have one smaller sphere radius at top giving it the egg typical shape.

[@LizChadertonStudio]

The balloon I used was a 90cm one but was a typical balloon shape so perfect for an egg, you should be able to see in the film.

[@katef8700]

Your village is spoilt! This is amazing - I now have an inexplicable urge for a massive fake replica Faberge egg, encrusted with rhinestones and diamante...

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Sounds gorgeous. You’re going to need a LOT of glue!

[@ritanavarre9326]

What kind of balloons do you use

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I bought it off Amazon, just the biggest I could find. nothing special

[@karinaramirez79]

How long do we let the egg dry for?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

that really depends on how much glue you used, how many layers and what your climate is like. it will sound hollow when knocked. as long as it is firm you can pop the balloon and it will continue to dry.

[@taylorr021656]

I am making Little Shop of Horrors plant puppet. I wonder if it could be cut in half, reinforced and workable?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

I have never tried that, but in theory it should be okay. Good luck!

[@sylwiaratajczyk8534]

Bloody hell.. really

[@LizChadertonStudio]

The sort of thing which seems like a good idea at the time…..

[@3Artive]

@@LizChadertonStudio😂🤣😍

[@helendarby8087]

Hope you get this

[@LizChadertonStudio]

get what? I’m all intrigued

[@renatesperlich7266]

Can’t read the paper signs, you’re moving them too much . Don’t know what is written on them?

[@LizChadertonStudio]

oh that’s a shame. you can always play it back slower (go to settings and you can change the speed of the film)

[@jonathancrow3385]

Horrible music

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Turn the sound down!

[@3Artive]

@@LizChadertonStudioI actually loved all of the music! I’ve been repeating the video as I read through all of the comments, in search of tips and tricks. Found several so far! Onward! 🎶😁

[@mariamorieko7008]

i hate videos like this..just explain it

[@LizChadertonStudio]

Luckily we are all different, so if you hate it is easy to move on to one you like.