Easter decoration: concrete-look chicks made from polystyrene eggs

Easter is just around the corner and it's time to freshen up the decorations! Chicks and hens are just as much a part of Easter as easter eggs and bunnies. If you are looking for a natural and original project DIY-Project, we have just the thing for you: chicks in concrete look! These charming decorations will add a touch of modernity and uniqueness to your home. Let your creativity run wild and design each chick individually according to your ideas. With our simple step-by-step guide, you can complete this creative project in no time at all.

First, prepare the polystyrene eggs : Turn the bear's eyes a little in the polystyrene, so that they are not yet fully attached. This gives the eyes a better hold. To make it easier to screw in the eyes, you can pierce small holes with a shashlik skewer beforehand.

Tip: To make the work easier, you can skewer the polystyrene eggs on kebab skewers or similar. This smears less and makes it easier to set them aside to dry.

Time for the concrete mixture! Stir it vigorously and apply it around the eyes first. Now press the eyes down completely and cover the entire egg with the concrete mixture. Do you want a smoother surface? Use the sponges in the set to smooth the concrete.

Now it gets exciting: shape the beaks with the spatula . You have two options here: Either directly on the chick or separately on foil and attach them later. If you choose the option with the beak on the foil, you can also carefully lift the beak and place it on the egg while it is not yet completely dry. It will then dry on its own.

If you have a hair dryer to hand, you can also dry the concrete mixture slightly so that the outside is no longer sticky and then carefully shape it with your hands.

Allow the concrete to dry completely before continuing with step 2.

If the surfaces are still uneven, you can carefully smooth them out with sandpaper . Once this has been done, it's time to bring the chicks to life! The glazes included in the concrete set further enhance the concrete effect by darkening or lightening the surface.

Now grab the handicraft paint and give the beak a nice coat of paint. Use the brush to add decorative dots to the lower part of the chicks to give them even more character.

Almost done! Poke small holes in the top of the eggs and insert feathers as desired. If they don't hold on their own, use some handicraft glue.

Once the paint and glue have dried, your chicks are ready to shine in their new splendor!

Have fun making your unique Easter decorations!