How to Decorate Easter Eggs

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  • Decorating eggs is a fun activity that millions of families take part in every Easter. The process itself is quite simple, but creative people have come up with some very original ways to make their egg decorations go above and beyond the norm. This page will give you the basic rundown on dyeing eggs, plus some tips for making your Easter basket stand out from all the rest. Soon you'll know How to Decorate Easter Eggs without spoiling your holiday—no pun intended!

  • Decorating eggs is a fun activity that millions of families take part in every Easter. The process itself is quite simple, but creative people have come up with some very original ways to make their egg decorations go above and beyond the norm. This page will give you the basic rundown on dyeing eggs, plus some tips for making your Easter basket stand out from all the rest. Soon you'll know How to Decorate Easter Eggs without spoiling your holiday—no pun intended! </note>

  • Introduction

    • Easter comes but once a year, and it is the only good excuse you'll get to dye and decorate eggs for another 365 days. A timeless tradition that's fun for the whole family, Easter egg decoration can be as simple or complex as you'd like. A vibrant array of solid colored eggs can do your Easter basket no wrong, while a decorative Ukrainian Easter Egg is much more impressive (though it requires a great deal more skill).
    • While it's impossible to teach originality, this page will help you get those creative juices flowing by giving you the basics of how to dye an egg, plus some fun ideas to transform your creations from standard to egg-cellent!

  • What You'll Need

    1. Some eggs
    2. Some cups
    3. Some water
    4. Vinegar
    5. A spoon or wire to move the eggs
    6. A creative attitude

  • The Basics

    • Here is all you need to know to dye your eggs. It's a very simple process!

  • Boil Them

    • If you're unsure of how to hard boil an egg, fear not: Mahalo has done the hard-hitting research for you! Just read through our handy guide to How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs.

  • Prepare the Cups

    • You're going to need some cups to put the dye in.
    1. Each dye will need its own cup, so round up one cup per color.
    2. Make sure the cups are big enough—an egg should be able to be completely submerged.
      • Most standard coffee cups and anything larger are usually fine. Shot glasses might not work out so well.
    3. Fill the cups with warm water, but not all the way.
      • Remember, you're going to be dropping your eggs in them, so fill them enough that the egg will be covered, but not so much that it will overflow.
    4. Add 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar.
    5. Drop in food coloring to your liking.
      • Add drops of food coloring until the dye reaches the desired hue. The darker the dye, the darker the egg will be.
    6. Stir to an even consistency.

  • Dip 'n' Dye

    • Now you're ready to put the egg in!
    1. Gently lower the egg into the cup.
      • Dropping it in will splash dye all over, and might crack the eggshell.
      • Use a spoon or a wire if you don't want to get dye on your fingers. If you want to get one, most egg dyeing kits have wires specially made for egg dipping.
    2. Let it sit.
      • The longer the egg is in the dye, the darker it will get.
      • You can use this opportunity to work on other eggs in the mean time.
    3. Check on the egg every few minutes to see if it has absorbed enough color.

  • Let Them Dry

    1. Carefully remove the egg from the dye using a spoon or wire.
    2. Place the egg back in the carton or on a paper towel to dry.
    3. Wait a few minutes or pat the egg dry with a paper towel.

  • Getting Fancy

    • OK, so you know how to dye eggs, but what if you don't want a boring old solid color? Here are a few tips to make your dozen stand out from all the rest:


    1. Rubber Bands: Wrapping rubber bands around the egg before you dye it will have the same effect as a stencil. Let it dry, remove the rubber band, then dip in a new color for a cool pattern!
    2. Glue and Glitter: There's no limit to what you can add to your egg after it's colored; glue on glitter or draw a face and add googly eyes!
    3. Crayons: Wax will repel dye, so drawing on the egg with a crayon before dying will show through, even after you've dipped it. Drawing on a warm egg right after boiling will melt the wax right onto the shell.
    4. Markers and Paint: Some markers and paint can be used to draw pictures and patterns after the egg is dyed. This works especially well on light colors.
    5. Stickers and Stencils: Stickers can be placed decoratively on the egg after it is dry. Stickers applied pre-dyeing can be peeled off and used as stencils.
    6. Half and Half: If you have the patience, hold half of the egg in one color, then dip the other half in another color for a half-and-half egg. Or, come up with your own spin on multiple color designs.
    7. Marbleize: By adding oil to your cup of dye and quickly dipping your egg in and out, you can create a cool marble effect.
    8. Improvise: Try coming up with your own ideas for cool egg patterns, too, like using rubber cement or sponges to decorate.
    9. Get an egg dyeing kit: There are all sorts of cool kits you can buy, with plenty of tools and supplies for decorating your eggs in fun, new ways!
    10. Natural Dye: Using food items found at your local grocery store, you can make your own all-natural dyes and have a green Easter!


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