Wednesday 1 April 2015

How to blow an egg

In view of Easter this coming weekend I thought I'd post early this week and show you a great idea for an Easter project...namely how to blow an egg which you can then decorate any number of ways.

Please note that your tools should be sterilised by heating and washed before you start if you plan to cook the egg and eat it. Also wash your tools once you finish as you may well have egg on them.

How to blow an egg

Step 1. First grab your egg and place it in an egg cup. Then use a fine drill bit to create a small hole in one end.

Step 2. Take your time so that you don't crack the egg and try not to break the inner membrane at this point.

Step 3. Turn the egg over and drill a small hole in the other end.

Step 4. Use a countersink tool to make the hole bigger at one end.

Step 5. Make sure that the hole is approximately 5mm wide as if it is too small you will struggle to remove the contents of the egg.

Step 6. Use a skewer to break through the inner membrane at the small hole end. At the larger hole end you can insert the skewer to break up the yolk.

Step 7. Place your finger and thumb over the holes and shake the egg to further break up the contents.

Step 8. Place your mouth over the small hole and start to blow. If the contents don't start to come out repeat Steps 6-7.

Step 9. When you think all the contents have been removed place the large hole end in a bowl of water. Place your mouth over the small hole and suck a little water up into the egg. 

Step 10. Place your finger and thumb over the holes and shake the egg to clean the inside.

Step 11. Place your mouth over the small hole and blow the water out again. 

Repeat Steps 9-11.

Leave your egg to dry before decorating.








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