There’s something truly special about Easter traditions, and few are as joyful, creative, and delightfully hands-on as painting Easter eggs. Whether you’re gathering with family, crafting with little ones, or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate the season, decorating eggs is a timeless activity that brings colour and cheer to any Easter celebration.
In this blog, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know to create beautifully painted Easter eggs, from choosing your materials to mastering simple (and stunning) designs. Whether you’re a first-time painter or a seasoned DIY enthusiast, get ready to add a personal touch to your Easter festivities, one egg at a time.
Let’s get cracking! 🐣🎨
What You’ll Need to make these Easter Eggs:
Before you dive into the decorating, here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- Eggs (white eggs work best for bright colours)
- A needle or pin (if you want to hollow out your eggs)
- Boiling water and vinegar (if dyeing with food colouring)
- Paints (acrylic works well, or you can use watercolours for a softer look)
- Paintbrushes (fine tips for detail, larger ones for base coats)
- Cups or an egg carton (for drying)
- Optional extras: Stickers, glitter, washi tape, or metallic pens for extra flair
Step 1: Prep Your Easter Eggs
You can either hard-boil the eggs or blow them out if you want to keep them as decorations. To blow them out, gently poke holes at both ends with a needle, widen one hole slightly, and blow through the smaller hole until the contents come out. Rinse and let dry.
If you’re painting with kids, hard-boiled eggs are the safer (and simpler) option.
Step 2: Base Coat or Dye
To create a colourful base:
- Mix 125ml boiling water, 5ml vinegar, and 10-20 drops of food colouring in a cup.
- Dip eggs for a few minutes, then remove and let dry.
If you prefer to paint directly on white eggs, skip this step and move straight to painting!
Step 3: Get Creative
Now for the fun part, painting your designs! Here are a few ideas to inspire you:
- Polka dots: Use the back of a paintbrush or a cotton swab.
- Stripes: Wrap washi tape around the egg to create clean lines.
- Florals: Use a fine brush for petals and vines.
- Abstract: Splash on colours and let them blend organically.
- Glazed: To create a glazed look, wipe your dried eggs with some oil
Don’t worry about perfection — it’s all about expressing creativity.
Step 4: Let Them Dry
Place your painted eggs in an egg carton or upright in a cup to dry completely. Depending on the type of paint, this might take 30 minutes to a few hours.
Step 5: Display Your Masterpieces
Once dry, your eggs are ready to shine! Arrange them in a decorative bowl, hang them with ribbon on an Easter tree, or use them as festive table décor.
Bonus Tip: Make It a Tradition
Painting Easter eggs is a lovely way to make memories. Set up a yearly “egg painting station,” invite friends or family to join in, and take photos of your creations to look back on each year.
Happy Easter and happy painting!