How to Make Thread Eggs for Easter

Thread Easter eggs are easy and fun to make.

Supplies:
Small oval balloons
Thread in various colors
Liquid starch Scissors
Directions:
Inflate the small oval balloons and tie the neck tightly

Mix liquid starch as directions on box state

Cut thread in 18-24 inch lengths in one color or a variety depending on how you would like the finished egg to look

Soak the thread in the liquid starch, pulling it through your thum b and forefinger to remove the excess before wrapping it around the inflated balloon

Cover the balloon by crisscrossing the threads in anyway you like -if you use less thread the finished egg with look open and lacy for a more solid look apply more thread

Tie and piece of dry thread around the neck of the thread wrapped balloon and hang to dry. Allow it to hang until it is completely hard then burst the balloon with pin and pull out through the top

These are great for baskets, egg trees and other decorative Easter centerpieces. Make for a fun activity with the kids though can be messy ! .