This Easter activity is a lot of fun for the whole family, and it’s a great way to explore color. Have fun layering colors and seeing how they combine — no two eggs will be alike! These pretty painted eggs are great for an Easter egg hunt or for part of an Easter centerpiece.
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Can I use real paint to make watercolor Easter eggs?
Yes, you can definitely use real watercolor paint to dye your Easter eggs! We tried using watercolor paint first, but found that the colors were less vibrant than we wanted. Food coloring gave the eggs the same effect with a lot brighter colors. We didn’t try using liquid watercolor paint, but from our experience it would probably give the same bright result as the food coloring.
Can I eat these watercolor Easter eggs afterwards?
If you hard boil your eggs and paint them with food coloring like we did, yes, you can definitely eat them! Just make sure they aren’t out of the fridge for more than a few hours if you’d like to consume them afterwards.
Do I have to hard boil the eggs before making watercolor Easter eggs?
We do recommend hard boiling your eggs before painting them. It makes them a lot more durable for Easter egg hunts, and if they end up breaking as you paint them, it won’t cause a huge mess! Or if you want to keep your watercolor Easter egg decorations long term, blow out the eggs first. Then after the food colouring dries, add an acrylic spray sealer for a glossy finish.
How messy is it to make watercolor Easter eggs?
Working with food coloring is definitely a bit messy. Make sure you put down trays or tablecloths that can contain the mess, and younger kids might want to wear painting smocks. Paper towel on the tray also helps to contain the mess — plus you get a cool dyed paper afterwards! Food coloring will wash off hands after a day or two, but you can also wear nitrile gloves if you don’t want to stain your hands temporarily.
Make beautiful, colourful watercolor Easter eggs in just a few simple steps! This process art project is such a fun and easy way to dye Easter eggs, no special kit required.
Here’s even more Easter egg craft ideas:
Galaxy Easter Eggs
Tie Dye Easter Eggs
Penguin Easter Egg Craft
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