Using actual egg shells as molds for making decorative cement eggs is so very satisfying, it’s no wonder we love using natural materials for crafting.

Cement eggs covered in gold foil and placed on a wooden paddle.

Decorative DIY Cement Eggs

We’re trying something a bit different with this latest Easter craft by using actual egg shells as molds. Unlike plastic or silicone molds, these egg shells are completly biodegradable and eco-friendly. Talk about crafting with nature! We love the rustic and raw beauty of these finished cement eggs so much that we decided to put them on display with a simple nature-inspired Easter centerpiece. Does it remind you of a bird’s nest?

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Woman holding a wooden panel filled with cement eggs.

Materials Needed for Making a Cement Egg Easter Centerpiece

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Instructions for making a Cement Egg Centerpiece

Here is a step-by-step video of these cement eggs or for the written instructions, continue reading below.

How to Make Cement Eggs

Take the egg and carefully open the top of the shell just enough to remove/strain the egg and yolk.

Next, clean the egg shell and cover the shell in oil. This is an important step so don’t skip it or the egg shell will be difficult to peel off the cement.

Take the prepared ceramic tile mortar and carefully spoon it into the shell. Place the filled egg in an egg carton with the opening side up and allow the mortar to set up for 24 hours.

Once the mortar is dry and set, use a spoon to peel the egg shell off and you will be left with a ceramic egg. IF any edges are rough or too uneven, use a piece of sandpaper to gently sand down and smooth the edges.

Assembling the Centerpiece

For a crackle effect on the wooden paddle, paint a layer of school glue over top and allow it to dry fully. Next, apply some paint over the paddle and let it dry completely. As the paint dries, the crackle effect will appear.

Additionally, brush on some more glue and then some gold foil pieces to the handle for an added touch!

Add some gold foil on to the cement eggs as well in the same way. Brush on some school glue on to the egg and then place scap pieces of foil over top. Brush over the foil with a clean, dry brush to remove the excess foil. Add as much or as little gold foil as you like!

Place some decortaive moss on to the paddle and then glue the cement eggs to help hold them in place.

Overhead view of cement eggs covered in gold foil and placed on a wooden paddle.

Line the eggs up on the paddle and enjoy your newly made cement egg centerpiece for Easter and beyond! It’s actually quite lovely for the whole Spring season.

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Collage of cement eggs with text overlay.

Making Cement Eggs using Egg Shells as Molds

Jane and Sonja

Using actual egg shells as molds for making decorative cement eggs is so satisfying.

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Materials

Wooden Paddle
White Chalky Paint
Paint Brushes
Eggs and vegetable oil
Ceramic Tile Mortar
Elmer’s Glue
Gold Foil Wrap
Greenery/moss for embellishment

Instructions

Making Cement Eggs

Take egg and carefully open the top of the shell and remove the egg and yolk.
Next, clean the egg shell and cover the shell in oil. Be gentle!
Take the mortar and carefully spoon it into the shell and let the mortar set up for 24 hours.
Once the mortar is dry and set, use a spoon to peel the egg shell off and you will be left with a ceramic egg.

Preparing the Centerpiece

For a crackle effect spread the glue over the wood paddle and let it dry. Then apply some paint over the dried glue and let it dry completely.
Take the cement egg and apply some glue. Next add the gold foil to the area coated with the glue and apply and let dry. Remove any excess foil with a dry brush.
Glue the cement eggs and moss to the paddle.

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