Magical Easter Egg Adventure

Inspiration: I purchased a large plastic Easter egg on clearance last season and decided to create a magical adventure. I created a winding path from the bottom to the top where small vehicles climbed where I could imagine the giant egg being mined revealing gems and Easter eggs.

I hope this inspires you to create something fun!

Description: I covered a large plastic Easter egg in gesso, blocked it in colorful acrylic paint and applied Finnabair’s art alchemy Sparks paints. A winding path cut out of wood and supported by square wooden dowels. Green reindeer moss added along with various elements of Easter décor surrounding the base. I added miniatures, flowers, and small eggs all around. LED egg lights were woven through the bottom to illuminate the piece. Finally, the vehicles used for mining and moving the magical items found inside the large egg were put into place. The piece measures 15" x 14" x 14".

Products:

  • Chipboard
  • Wood planks (cut on a table jigsaw)
  • Square wood dowels
  • Wood pieces
  • Acrylic paints
  • Finnabair’s art alchemy Sparks paints
  • Reindeer moss (dark and light green)
  • Finnabair Art Basics Heavy Black Gesso
  • Finnabair Art Basics Heavy White Gesso
  • Finnabair Art Basics 3D Matte Gel
  • Finnabair Art Basics Heavy Body Gel
  • Easter décor
  • Easter miniature figures
  • Small foam Easter eggs
  • Colorful wood flowers
  • Hot Glue
  • LED Easter egg lights

Video and Photos:


YouTube Time Lapse Step-by-Step Video


Created a wood path up the giant egg

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs
Used a Dremel to cut out cave openings

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs
Blocked in bright acrylic colors

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs
Applied Finnabair Art Alchemy Sparks paints

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs
Added reindeer moss, miniatures, eggs and flowers

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs

Magical Easter Egg Adventure by Jason Duigou with Duigou Designs

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