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HOW TO... Make Confetti Eggs MAKE CONFETTI EGGS: (Kids 6-106) Confetti eggs are a great family activity. Young kids will enjoy decorating the empty egg shells -- try using Kool-aid powder and water, or non-toxic marking pens. SUPPLIES: Chicken eggs, tissue, confetti, non-toxic glue. Confetti Egg History & Gallery
1.
Tap
end off egg
2. Shake out the egg's inside. (Use in a recipe)
3. Wash out the inside of egg.
4. Dry upside-down. (Once dry, consider coloring the exterior with a non-toxic pigment - marking-pens, food-color)
5.
Fill
egg half full with confetti
6. Circle with non-toxic glue.
7. Add a square of tissue paper on top to seal. (In a pinch, a large square of clear tape also works.) 8. Let dry -- Placing them back in the egg carton works well.
When thoroughly dry, your confetti eggs are ready to use...which includes smashing them above a head (NOT ON THE HEAD - that will hurt!). Confetti decorated hair is a sign of honor, celebration, and a ritual of festivals and Fiestas of the US States that boarder Mexico. Click for more history.
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