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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
*Start with a chicken egg (Exterior Allows Easy Cracking)
 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.
“These are tons of fun!” said Alaxandra after smashing a confetti-filled egg above her fellow girl
scout’s head.
See these Girl Scouts enjoyed making and smashing confetti-filled eggs. Or check out the
Confetti Egg History or Gallery.
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