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Dying Easter eggs has always been a stable Easter Activity in my home. It’s just doesn’t feel like Easter without it. Little kids love that white eggs become colored, and it’s a fun way to teach them colors and about mixing colors. Older kids have fun making cool designs and being inventive, trying creative ways to dye Easter eggs.
Things seemed to be so much simpler when I was a kid. I was given eggs, white crayons, and bowls of dye then told to have fun. My siblings and I made designs with the crayons and then colored the eggs. Or we tried dipping the eggs in different ways to make block colored eggs.
Now when you search “dying Easter eggs” you get seemingly endless pages of new methods for dying them and new ways to get cool designs. So I did some of the research for you. Here are the top 10 creative ways to dye Easter eggs that I have found. There are many others that I think are pretty incredible, but these can all be done with young children and all can be done in a matter that the eggs are edible afterwards.
If you do have toddlers and are overwhelmed with the thought of dying eggs check out my post on Tips for Dying Easter Eggs with Toddlers. It will make it so much more enjoyable for everyone.
10 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Dinosaur eggs
These eggs are not only really cool looking, but totally edible. Get picky eaters to eat hard-boiled eggs by turning them into dinosaur eggs.
Polka Dot or Checkered Easter Eggs
These eggs are simple and fun. This same method can be used with tape to create a checkered or striped pattern.
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Ditch the box and artificial dyes this year and instead make your own dyes with natural ingredients you may already have in your pantry or fridge.
Tie Dye Easter Eggs
Give your Easter a retro feel with a pop of color. These tie dye Easter eggs are easy to make but could get a little messy, so be prepared.
Herb Accented Easter Eggs
If you’re looking for a cheap and eco-friendly way to decorate eggs this Easter, then look no further. Using herbs to stencil on eggs with natural dyes produces a very earthy and eco-conscious look.
Shaving Cream Dyed Easter Eggs
If you’re looking for a fun, sensory activity for the kids consider dying the Easter eggs with shaving cream this year. If you are concerned about shaving cream with porous eggshells, you can replace the shaving cream with whipped cream with similar results.
Marbled Easter Eggs
Going for a distinctive, elegant, and stylish eggs this year? Then you’ve gotta try these marbleized Easter eggs made with oil, vinegar, and food coloring.
Baking Soda Dyed Easter Eggs
Turn dying Easter eggs into a STEM activity this year with baking soda dyed eggs. The kids will love watching the eggs fizz.
Margarine-Marbled Easter Eggs
Another way to get the marbled look on Easter eggs is by using butter. This is great science experiment for little ones that creates some really artistic and unique eggs.
Rice Dyed Easter Eggs
For a mess-free activity that kids will love, try dying eggs with rice and food coloring. The best part is, you probably already have all of the supplies.
There are so many creative ways to dye Easter eggs, these are just a few. I hope that you try at least a few of them this year.
What fun and unique ways have you found to dye Easter eggs with your kiddos?
