Home How To Make Perfect Golden Eggs By Southern Living Editors Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Add some sparkle to your Easter with our golden egg DIY step-by-step. 01 of 09 Make Perfect Golden Eggs Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Complete an Easter table setting with the perfect golden egg. 02 of 09 Materials Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Speedball Mona Lisa Gold Leaf Kit, $12.99; amazon.com 03 of 09 Step 1 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Start with 24 eggs, hard cooked or wooden (joann.com). Create a drying rack by inserting toothpicks into plastic foam. 04 of 09 Step 2 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Apply adhesive all over each egg with a foam brush. Then let dry on the rack for about 30 minutes. 05 of 09 Step 3 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Tear off a sheet of gold foil. (Keep the tissue paper backing.) Place an egg in the center of the sheet, and cover. 06 of 09 Step 4 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Gently rub off any excess or bumpy gold foil with cheese-cloth. Save these pieces for additional eggs. 07 of 09 Step 5 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Once the egg is covered, apply sealer all over it with another foam brush. Repeat the process with other eggs. 08 of 09 Step 6 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Place on the drying rack for at least an hour to let the foil set completely before handling. 09 of 09 Finished Product Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Incorporate the completed golden eggs into your Easter decor for a fresh look. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit