Make Michaelmas Dragon Eggs

Looking for a simple and meaningful way to mark the festival of Michaelmas? Our friend Laura (@cosy.waldorf.fam) shared a beautiful craft that captures the magic of the day: handmade dragon eggs that hide sparkling treasures inside. Children can crack them open to discover the gem within, a perfect symbol of the light and courage we each carry inside. A delightful way to weave story and play into your Michaelmas traditions.

Gather Your Supplies:

These are the tools we used to create our Michaelmas Dragon Eggs:

• Air dry clay or salt dough
• Mineral stones
• Paint
• Paint brush

Create your Michaelmas Dragon Eggs:

Step 1:  

Take a small amount of air dry clay or salt dough, shape it into a ball & make it flat.

Step 2: 

Put a mineral stone in the middle and warp it with the air dry clay/salt dough.

Step 3: 

Roll into an egg shape.

Step 4: 

Let dry completely.

Step 5: 

Paint as you like. Try to be creative!

Step 6: 

Let dry and enjoy your Michaelmas dragon eggs! Hide them on Michaelmas and have your kids use a hammer or stone (with supervision) to "open" the eggs to find the stones inside.

Don't forget to follow Laura (@cosy.waldorf.fam)for even more Waldorf inspiration and crafts. We hope your fall is filled with engaging fun and heaps of family laughter and love, and a few crafternoons spent together. Share your play, crafts, reading, learning or anything magical with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use our hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed or stories. Happy crafting!