An eggs-cellent activity for the whole family
Nothing says Easter better than decorating eggs with the kids! Check out our super simple design ideas that will not only be a fun activity for the family, but will also look great as Easter decorations around the home.
Project 1: Dyed eggs
Tools and materials
- Old bowl or takeaway container
- Spoon
- Hard-boiled eggs, cooled
- Food dye
- White vinegar
Steps
1. Adding one tablespoon of food dye and one tablespoon of vinegar per cup of water, fill the bowl or container with enough liquid to cover 1-2 eggs.
2. Use a spoon to gently drop an egg into the dyed water – the longer the egg is submerged, the darker the colour will be. Allow to dry. Repeat process with remaining eggs.
Note: Dyed and painted eggs are for decoration only, not for consumption.
Tip: Keep the egg carton and use it to store dyed eggs as they dry.
Project 2: Painted eggs
Tools and materials
- Monarch 25mm synthetic paintbrush
- Scissors
- Hard-boiled eggs, cooled
- Paint sample pots
- Coloured ribbon
Steps
1. Paint each egg in a solid colour and allow to dry. Once dry, paint on patterns and allow to dry.
2. Cut ribbon to desired lengths, and loop around eggs as shown, securing at the top and allowing enough ribbon to suspend eggs from your chosen branch.
Tip: When painting patterns, use masking tape to keep straight lines neat. To create dots, use the very tip of the paintbrush.
Project 3: Cement eggs
Tools and materials
- Sewing needle
- Grey cement
- Water
- Spoon
- Old bucket or plastic bowl
- Old spoon or spatula
- Eggs
Steps
1. Using the needle, prick a hole in the side of an egg, keeping the opening as small as possible – ours were around 3cm in diameter. Drain out the eggs.
2. Mix cement in an old bucket or plastic bowl, adding small amounts of water for a thick but wet consistency. Drip cement into empty eggshell using a spoon and leave to set overnight. Once dry and hard to the touch, gently peel away the eggshell.
Hop to it
Head into your local Bunnings to pick up materials needed to make this Easter one to remember.
Photo credit: Cath Muscat.
