{"id":3851,"date":"2019-03-16T19:15:05","date_gmt":"2019-03-16T17:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/?p=3851"},"modified":"2019-03-16T19:29:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-16T17:29:43","slug":"faux-concrete-easter-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/en\/faux-concrete-easter-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux concrete Easter eggs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Decorate your Easter eggs this year in an alternative way with the use of concrete look paste. Add a bit of colour to contrast the greyness of the concrete with bright colour flower lace or keep a more monochromatic touches with white lace and pearls.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Find all the materials and more inspiration in <a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/blog\/192\/concrete-painted-easter-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external\">Buddly Crafts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Materials used<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-30311\/polystyrene-egg\/?v=12960\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Polystyrene Egg &#8211; 2pcs 8cm x 5cm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-29247\/viva-decor-concrete-effect-paint-250ml-grey\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Viva Decor Concrete Effect Paint &#8211; 250ml Grey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-28662\/buddly-crafts-22mm-78-orchid-elastic-stretch-lace-2m\/?v=28673\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Buddly Crafts 22mm (7\/8&#8243;) Orchid Elastic Stretch Lace &#8211; 2m &#8211; White<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-31929\/buddly-crafts-18mm-flowers-shaped-cut-out-satin-ribbon-2m\/?v=31944\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Buddly Crafts 18mm Flowers Shaped Cut Out Satin Ribbon 2m &#8211; Bright Pink<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-31929\/buddly-crafts-18mm-flowers-shaped-cut-out-satin-ribbon-2m\/?v=31947\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Buddly Crafts 18mm Flowers Shaped Cut Out Satin Ribbon 2m &#8211; Yellow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-31928\/buddly-crafts-22mm-swirls-leaves-cut-out-satin-ribbon-2m\/?v=31939\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Buddly Crafts 22mm Swirls &amp; Leaves Cut Out Satin Ribbon 2m &#8211; White<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-39105\/buddly-crafts-guipure-lace-antique-white-1m\/?v=38652\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Buddly Crafts Guipure Lace Antique White 1m &#8211; 45mm 5-Petal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-28200\/buddly-crafts-5mm-flatback-resin-rhinestones-500pcs\/?v=28214\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Buddly Crafts 5mm Flatback Resin Rhinestones &#8211; 500pcs &#8211; Crystal #R1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buddlycrafts.com\/shop\/product-28200\/buddly-crafts-5mm-flatback-resin-rhinestones-500pcs\/?v=28214\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Buddly Crafts 5mm Flatback Resin Rhinestones &#8211; 500pcs &#8211; Crystal #R1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tools used<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Palette knife<\/li>\n<li>Hot glue<\/li>\n<li>Glue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Place the polystyrene eggs on bamboo skewers to easily work on them. Cover the polystyrene eggs with the Viva Decor Concrete Effect paste with a palette knife and let them dry well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step1-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sand the surface to smooth a bit it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step2-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use the sponge included in the box to darken the egg surface. Allow some drying time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step3-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cover with the sealer and a sponge and let them dry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3834 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step4-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wrap around the eggs ribbons, preferably a white one as a background layer to show the colour of the flower ribbon even better, and continue by adding rhinestones.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3835 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step5-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step6-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/concrete_easter_eggs_step6-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decorate your Easter eggs this year in an alternative way with the use of concrete look paste. Add a bit of colour to contrast the greyness of the concrete with bright colour flower lace or keep a more monochromatic touches with white lace and pearls. &nbsp; Find all the materials and more inspiration in Buddly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,52],"tags":[116,144,1311,17,308,309,69,94,58],"class_list":["post-3851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-seasonal","category-tutorials","tag-buddly-crafts","tag-buddlycrafts","tag-concrete","tag-decoration","tag-easter","tag-eggs","tag-handmade","tag-tutorial","tag-tutorials"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3851","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3851"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3851\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3853,"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3851\/revisions\/3853"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecraftsworld.com\/tcw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}