Glue, Yarn, and Easter Eggs

This was one of those projects that if I was to do again I would do a little bit differently. Unfortunately I was in a hurry and instead of taking the time to make a glue that would actually dry clear I went the easy route and used flour and water to make a paste. Don't get me wrong it still worked but did not dry with the effect I was looking for. So next time I will plan a little farther ahead.

What You Need

Yarn cut into long strips (2 to 3 feet)
Glue (I would suggest using 1 c. liquid starch mixed with 1 c. flour)
Small Balloons (we used water balloons)

Directions

1. Blow several of the balloons up to the desired shape and size. We used water balloons. They take a lot of wind power but work out perfectly.

2. Make your glue. Again I recommend using 1 c. liquid starch mixed with 1 c. flour because it will dry clear (the paste I used is not very pretty).

3. Dip each strip of yarn into the homemade glue and wrap around the balloon until you have the desired coverage.

4. Let dry.

5. Pop the balloon and peel out of the "eggshell".

6. Decorate!

 

 

I was really hoping Alivia would get into making these. However, once she saw how messy I was getting with the glue she was gone. She did come back and help me pop all of the balloons with a small sewing needle. She thought that was one of the coolest things ever.....it is the small things right?