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Easy in-store ReturnsHow to make painted Easter eggs
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Overview
These painted Easter eggs will look fantastic on your table. They're easy to make and give kids the opportunity to show their flair and creativity.
Tools and materials
Materials
- 18mm painters tape
- Acrylic paints
- Egg carton
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Large and fine craft paintbrushes
Steps
Prepare your eggs
Arrange eggs in egg carton, laying lengthways horizontally. Using a large paintbrush, paint one thin coat, allow to dry, then repeat with at least two coats to make sure egg is well covered. When dry, turn the eggs over and repeat the process on the other side.
Decorate your eggs
Experiment using the fine paintbrush to create tiny dots.
Tip: Only dip the very tip of the brush in the paint. Use painter's tape to help create stripes.
Safety tip
Always supervise littlies when projects require the use of scissors, sharp items or hot water.
For eyes only!
Please note, this project is for decoration only, not consumption.
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Health & Safety
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.