Lewis Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I saw a picture of some egg boxes on the internet the other day made out of a big sheet of card instead of the papier mache mulch stuff. Has anyone else seen them or know where I can get them from? Also, is it possible to make your own egg boxes somehow? I was thinking you'd use the paper and card from the recycling box and make papier mache and put it into a mould or press, but I can only see industrial machines online. Can anyone help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Ooh, I've not seen them, can you find the picture again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 No, thats the thing It was brown card and folded up to make a box with a lid (the same as McDonalds burger boxes ) and then it had the dividers on the inside, I think they were glued in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Oh, I think I know what you mean, Basically a box with dividers in, which act as a compartment for each egg, like the old boxes they used to use before the new cartons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Maybe I didn't know they existed let alone before these new cartons. I still can't find a mould for egg boxes, only what to make with them Apparently you can make the papier mache paste with all your shredded paper, leave it to soak in water and then use a hand blender. Then you paste it into a mould and leave it in the heat to dry. I can only find moulds for figures of people, hollow boxes and things like that though, no egg boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 These are made out of card but are 'vintage' - is that the sort of thing you mean? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22288830 Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 They're similar, these ones weren't as deep as that and only held 6 eggs. The lid was also in the middle like the egg cartons and not on the top + looked more modern. It really was like a McDonalds burger box, thats how they closed aswell, just with dividers in similar to your link. I really wish I'd saved the picture now Still can't find a mould for the paste, but I've discovered in Manchester they can make egg boxes out of chicken feathers and wrapping paper from turkey feathers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMWARDFARM Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I haven't tried this surely you can make a mould using china eggs? or even hardboiled eggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I haven't tried this surely you can make a mould using china eggs? or even hardboiled eggs? I could have a go, but what do I use? The ones I've seen on t'internet are made out of plaster. I might have a go at making some card egg boxes in the summer and see how they turn out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalu Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Can you use an egg box lined with cling film or foil then a layer of paper mache on top until it drys, lift it off and hey presto? hmmm am sure there is a flaw in this plan but may be worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'll give it a go in a few weeks after exams + things are all over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
