How to make dragon/dinosaur eggs

I made these for a project in school a couple years ago. They were easy to make and didn't take very long. They make nice Christmas tree ornaments or Easter decorations and are generally fun to have around.

Warning! If you eat the raw eggs for some stupid reason and get sick it isn't my fault.

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Step 1: What you need

You will need:
*Egg(s)
*Glue
*Thumbtack or sewing needle/pin
*Glitter
*Disposable bowl(s)
*Paper Towels
Optional
*Candle
*Hot glue

If you use a thumbtack you will also need a toothpick to break the yolk or it won't come out.

WhyHello says: Apr 23, 2011. 11:28 PM

Poly-flake guys, extra fine glitter. You can buy it anywere.

Sorry i vollentered at a Craft School once and I cringe at big fat normal glitter....p.p

CROWDRAGON in reply to WhyHelloFeb 11, 2012. 12:08 PM

UM I WOULD LIKE TO BE GOOD AT ENEYTHING (already good at drawing anime)

CROWDRAGON says: Feb 11, 2012. 12:07 PM

I LOVE DRAGONS LOL!!!!

CROWDRAGON says: Feb 11, 2012. 12:06 PM

or you could try stirafoem with a little bit of goo on the outside

Aburame Shino says: Feb 11, 2008. 6:01 PM

Very nice. Do you think that it would make any difference if I used that fine sand they sell at craft stores and whatnot instead of glitter? I also have a young sister who would love one of these, but she is just a baby and I don't want her breaking something this pretty, so is there a way to make it more dense?

HeidiJJJJ in reply to Aburame ShinoOct 28, 2009. 8:27 PM

Plastic easter eggs.

TuttleDB in reply to Aburame ShinoSep 5, 2008. 12:20 AM

You could use wooden eggs. You should be able to find them in a craft store.

codongolev in reply to Aburame ShinoJul 4, 2008. 2:53 PM

fill it with wax.

bowow0807 in reply to Aburame ShinoMar 20, 2008. 8:39 PM

...maybe if you fill it with hot glue first and it doesent matter if you use the fine sand

Sunbanks (author) in reply to Aburame ShinoFeb 11, 2008. 6:03 PM

I don't think it would make a difference if you used the fine sand. To make it denser maybe you could put plaster of paris in it very carefully? I haven't tried it though so I don't know what would happen.

Aburame Shino in reply to SunbanksFeb 11, 2008. 6:14 PM

Thanks. ^_ Keep makin' them eggs.

bassclarinet23 says: Oct 9, 2009. 6:54 PM

It's not too complicated, but it looks awesome.

sweetkits says: Sep 8, 2008. 7:55 PM

this is very creative. pretty 2!

Sunbanks (author) in reply to sweetkitsSep 8, 2008. 9:03 PM

Thank you :D

Shifrin says: Jan 23, 2008. 5:33 PM

This seems cool too!

Sunbanks (author) in reply to ShifrinJan 24, 2008. 3:15 PM

I saw that. I think I might try making one.

Shifrin in reply to SunbanksJan 24, 2008. 5:45 PM

Yeah, I think that when I make one, I'm going to do what he did, but I'm going to add the "glittery" effect like you did! I like your Instructables!

Sunbanks (author) in reply to ShifrinJan 24, 2008. 8:08 PM

When you finish I'd love to see a picture of it. Thanks!

Shifrin in reply to SunbanksJan 25, 2008. 4:15 AM

Sure!

Lftndbt says: Jan 25, 2008. 1:42 AM

Pretty sparkles... oh so pretty! Nice work... :)

Shifrin says: Jan 24, 2008. 5:48 PM

Sorry for the double post but, maybe kids would like their eggs like that, maybe you can call it a "Boiled Dragon Egg" I'm sure they would like that! :-) -Alex