These paint swirled paper eggs make awesome Easter decorations on their own, but they also look great as part of a banner or attached to a homemade Easter card. So cute!
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Download our free Easter egg template:
Click on the link below to open a PDF file. Print the marbled Easter eggs template on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) white cardstock. Or print it on regular printer paper and trace the egg onto thicker paper or cardboard.
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What paint is best for making marbled Easter eggs?
We like using acrylic paint from the dollar store, mostly because it’s so inexpensive and there are so many different colours available! You can also use tempera paint, which is washable, making it great for younger kids. You can also drop liquid watercolour paint or food colouring into the shaving cream to make marbled shaving cream art.
What if I don’t have a squeegee?
A squeegee works really well to make the marbled Easter eggs, because you have a lot of control over the pressure used, and it’s easy to grip the handle. If you don’t have a squeegee, though, don’t worry! You can also use a plastic ruler or an expired gift card to scrape the paint off the cardstock Easter egg.
How many trays can you make with a can of shaving cream?
We were able to use an 11 ounce (311 gram) can of shaving cream to fill 3 trays (12 x 18 inches) before it was empty. This size of tray fits 8 Easter eggs from our printable template.
How many times can you use the paint to make marbled Easter eggs?
The Easter eggs definitely look the best when they’re pressed into the freshly swirled paint, but you can use the same spot a second time — the marbling effect just isn’t quite as clear.
These marbled Easter eggs look so pretty, and we always have so much fun playing around with shaving cream art! For a fun change, try adding white washi tape (or making tape) on the eggs to make some fun designs.
Here’s even more shaving cream art ideas:
Marbled Shaving Cream Hearts
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