Ever since I gold leafed some pumpkins last fall, I’ve been on a gold rush and itching to do the process all over again. It’s a simple and easy technique to add some gold flare to just about anything. And when I came across these beautiful wooden eggs on Etsy, I knew they just had to have a touch of gold and be a part of my spring décor. If you can’t find some wooden eggs, don’t fret, as this process can be done with hallowed-out eggs as well. For a little added glam I painted them with metallic paint first then applied gold leaf. I must admit they turned out beautiful and making my spring table look classic and elegant. Keep reading for the instructions…
Materials
- acrylic paint
- eggs
- gilding glue
- brush
- gold leaf sheets
Instructions
- Start by painting eggs desired color with acrylic paint. ( if using real eggs this process may need to be repeated for even coverage)
- For a mottled finish, brush a very small amount of gilding glue sparingly onto shell. Let dry for 15 minutes.
- Press and wrap metallic leaf against egg, and burnish with fingertips. Peel away paper backing.
- For a mottled finish, go over foiled egg with a dry brush to remove any bit of access leaf.
