Making Easter eggs is a fun activity for the whole family. The eggs, dyed or painted, bear quite a number of patterns, all of which aimed to please the kids come Easter Sunday. Use your creativity to turn a group of ordinary chicken eggs into colorful creations.

Coloring Options

The Easter egg is created through various coloring applications. You can use any medium that your comfortable with. Popular items used are dye, water color and food coloring, since they are cheap and abundant. If you don’t want to go through the hassle of purchasing several different colors separately, you can buy an Easter egg coloring kit, which contains a collection of dyes.

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Watercolor is a good coloring medium for Easter eggs, given that it is easy to apply and edit. With just a glass of water and a paintbrush, you can mix colors to form fine-looking hues. Watercolor is naturally faint so you have to apply extra layers, if you want to create robust patterns.

Materials Used:

• 1 or 2 cartons of hardboiled eggs
• watercolor paints
• water
• plastic cup
• paintbrush

Procedure:

1. Settle on several patterns for the eggs. You can sketch the patterns or use the internet to look for ideas.
2. Pour some water on a plastic cup.
3. Dip the paintbrush in a cup then run it on the color of your choice.
4. Apply the paintbrush on an egg, according to your Easter egg patterns. If you need to use a distinct color, mix some of the paints until you arrive at the needed hue.
5. For complex patterns, allow a layer of watercolor to dry before applying another design layer.
6. Let the eggs dry after painting.
7. Once done, arrange them neatly inside an Easter basket.

You can use sponges and smocks in place of the paintbrush. These applicators may not be as precise as a paintbrush, but can cover more ground per application, given their size. A good strategy is to use them in applying the base color the eggs. The paintbrush will then be used to create intricate designs.

Making Easter Eggs with Dye

Dye is perhaps the most preferred medium for making Easter eggs. Its layers are rich, perfect for applying striking patterns. Dye does not fade easily, so the patterns will remain intact even after the Easter egg hunt. To thicken the dye’s base and improve its sticking power, add some white vinegar.

Materials Used:

• 1 or 2 cartons of hardboiled eggs
• dye - several different colors
• water
• white vinegar
• plastic cups
• paintbrush

Procedure

1. Create or choose patterns for the Easter eggs.
2. Pour white vinegar and a little water on the plastic cups. Mix them thoroughly.
3. Mix the colors needed on the plastic cups.
4. When the colors are ready, apply them on the eggs, according to your Easter patterns.
5. Let the colors settle before applying additional layers of designs.
6. After painting, let the eggs dry.
7. Place them in a nice basket.

In some cases, particles and fluids are stuck on the eggshells, making it hard for dye to stick. Get rid of these hindrances by washing the eggs in soap and water. If you want a natural dyeing method for your Easter eggs, learn how to dye Easter eggs naturally.

Making Easter Eggs with Food Coloring

Food coloring is so easy to prepare and apply. You just have to mix the colors with water and they are ready for application. They also create bold layers, so you don’t need to use much in creating colorful designs.

Materials Used:

• 1 or 2 cartons of hardboiled eggs
• food coloring - different colors
• water
• plastic cups
• paintbrush

Procedure:

1. Decide on several good patterns for Easter eggs.
2. Pour some water on each plastic cup then add the food coloring, one cup per color.
3. Mix the cups thoroughly until the colors settle.
4. Apply the colors on the eggs, according to your patterns.
5. Let the eggs dry.
6. Once done, place them in a nice basket.

The abundance of colors can be a problem when using food coloring. If you can’t find the colors you need, you can use dye. Both media produce bold layers, so they can be used in conjunction. If you enjoy learning from this article, time for you know more Easter Party Ideas to have a memorable Easter celebration.

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