DIY Egg Painting

MANY OF US have done traditional egg dying at the start of Spring or for Easter. This is a fun craft, especially for kids, but there are other egg decorating techniques for children and adults alike (with no stained hands in the process)! Our Your Home team wanted to try hand painting this year using a vibrant and modern palette along with simple patterns.

Recreating similar eggs with your own spin and style is simple and begins with gathering your supplies and deciding on your color scheme. You could easily use a smaller palette if you are wanting to match your home décor or if you prefer a more monochromatic aesthetic. We chose an eclectic mix of colors but the theme is up to you! The supplies are outlined below—make sure to keep a dish of water and a paper towel for washing and drying your brushes as well. Once you have your supplies set up, you can begin painting! We opted to paint all of our base colors first, and then decide on patterns, whether that be stripes, polka dots or lines. Keep in mind many colors will need a few coats of paint for full matte coverage on the plastic craft eggs; which we chose because they last years rather than a couple weeks. After the base colors are dry, if you want to add a pattern, just have fun and be creative. Share your creations on social media—tag @yhmagazine or use #yhmagazine on Instagram so we can see what you came up with!

supplies

CRAFT EGGS

Cartons of twelve are sold at most local craft stores and are ready for painting or finishing.

PAINT WELLS

Multi-packs are helpful for having all your paint colors ready to use.

CRAFT PAINTS

Craft paints come in a variety of finishes from satin, gloss, metallic and more in virtually any color!

PATTERNING TAPE

For creating straight lines, patterning tape is essential and it is made to peel off easily.

PAINT PENS

Paint pens make adding polka dots super easy!

PAINT BRUSHES

If you don’t have any paint brushes on hand, just pick up a variety pack in different shapes and sizes.

a few tips

» You can use the paper rings included with the eggs as you paint or for drying between coats.

» Small, fine brushes or paint pens are better for patterned details.

» Most paint colors need at least three coats for full coverage. Paint pen drying time may take longer.

» Tape off sections when a straight, clean line is desired.

» Let eggs dry fully for an hour or two on ring stands before displaying or storing.