Paints, Lacquers and Adhesives

I have used all of the following but some may not be readily 

available, however similar ones can be sourced.

NB. Always read the precautions on the labels as they 

may be inflammable and/or toxic.

Gloss finish can be obtained by spraying with Aerosol Paints such 

as Car Touch-Up Paints and model makers Enamel, eg.Humbrol. 

It is difficult to get a good gloss finish due to the porosity of Egg 

Shells.  

Vinyl Silk emulsion can provide a good finish especially if glazed 

afterwards.

Pastel Pearlised Paints made for Bisque Pottery are ideal for Eggs. 

These must be mixed thoroughly before applying with a brush or 

by dabbing with a small piece of foam sponge. Three coats are 

normally required. Brushes can be washed out with water. Examples 

of these are Duncan Liquid Acrylic, Duncan Bisc-Stain, Liquid Golden 

Pearls and Ceramichrome Bisk Chrome Pearl Stain.

Duncan Ceramic Sealer will seal Duncan Paints to give a Gloss Finish.

Regal Egg Sheen and Decal-It are available in Matt and Gloss Finishes 

and are suitable for making transfers, sealing and for decoupage. 

NOTE : Decoupage is the sinking of print onto the surface of an egg 

to give a hand painted appearance. After several coats it can be 

rubbed down with fine sandpaper and given a final coat.

White Craft Glue is a thick Poly Vinyl Acetate Emulsion such as Evostik 

Resin W Adhesive and Hi-Tack All Purpose Glue. These can be thinned 

with water and used for sealing the inside of the shell. Use from a 

Monoject Syringe when applying braids and ribbons.

Clear Adhesive. Preferably use from small tubes with a pointed nozzle

such as Bond 27, Bostik All Purpose Clear or Evostik Clear Adhesives. 

Some clear adhesives are available in non flammable versions but the solvent based ones tend to be faster drying and tend to be tackier. 

Normally used for applying braids, filigrees and flat backed stones.

Epoxy Adhesive is a two part quick setting resin, such as Araldite Rapid, Devcon and Bostik Fast Setting. Mix only sufficient to be used in about 

three minutes and use for hinges, stands, handles tops and chains.

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