Can't imagine Easter decorations without Easter eggs? Neither do we! That's why in this post we've collected a few ideas on how to paint blown eggs and thus create oneconjure up beautiful decorationscan. You can find out which colors are best suited for this as well as lots of useful tips from us!
In contrast to hard-boiled eggs, the colorfully painted eggshells do not spoil and can be used wonderfully for arrangements or other decorations. With this you can, for exampledecorate the Easter egg treeor make beautiful garlands and hanging decorations. Let our ideas inspire you and make an interesting Easter decoration yourself or with the children!
Tips and Tricks: Painting blown eggs
Blow out eggs and decorateis a great activity for the whole family in the weeks leading up to Easter. However, there are a few things that you should definitely keep in mind. The first thing you need to do is wash your eggs thoroughly before blowing them out. To avoid possible infection with salmonella, we recommend using aids such as a drinking straw, a disposable syringe or a Blas-Fix. The latter is a tool specifically designed for blowing out eggs and can be found in every craft store in the weeks leading up to Easter. If your eggs are not native, don't forget to remove the printing either. You can use vinegar or a cleaning agent, for example.
Before you paint the eggs, you should also clean them from the inside to prevent an unpleasant smell later. Place the blown eggs in a bowl with water and possibly a little washing-up liquid and let them fill. Keep the openings closed, shake the eggs gently and let the water drain out. If necessary, repeat this process again. Let the eggs dry briefly and then they are ready for dyeing or painting.
Tip: How to hold the eggs correctly while painting
One of the trickiest things about painting eggs is figuring out how to hold them while painting and how to let them dry without ruining the design. If you want to paint the entire blown eggs or create an intricate pattern, you may want to use an egg cup to avoid smearing the paint with your fingers. Egg cups also help if you don't have a steady hand. Here are a few ideas of what else you can use.
- Since blown eggs have holes anyway, you can use these to stick a wooden skewer through and paint the egg over a cardboard box, for example. You can cut a few grooves in the edge of the cardboard in advance to attach the skewers to.
- If you don't have wooden skewers, you can also use a cotton swab.
- Instead of egg cups, you can also use small cups or glasses, such as espresso cups. If you don't want to dirty your cups, simply cut a toilet roll into smaller rings and use them to hold the eggs in place.
- Another creative idea would be to make an egg holder out of wire. This allows the eggs to be painted and dried without you touching them. To do this, simply cut and bend the wire to make a stand that you can insert into the bottom hole of the eggshell. It's meant to hold the egg while you paint it and while it dries.
Would you like to paint blown eggs for this year's Easter decorations, but don't know what color? We have put together the possible variants for you. In contrast to the classic Easter eggs, which not only serve as decoration but are also eaten, the colors for painting blown-out eggs do not necessarily have to be edible. In principle, you can use almost any color, but there are some variants that are simply more suitable than others. Here are the best of them:
- felt-tip pens
- Acrylic paints
- Watercolors
- Finger paints
- Natural colors
- Nail polish
Draw any patterns and motifs with pens
Felt-tip pens are ideal for painting and decorating eggshells. This can even be doneconjure up delicate motifs, if you have a steady hand and some drawing skills. The children can also have fun with it and create original patterns. Advanced users can use motifs such as funny faces, Easter bunnies, spring flowers orDesign your favorite desserts on the eggs. However, you have to be very careful and not press the pen too hard on the blown out egg, otherwise it can break quickly.
Are acrylic paints suitable for blown out Easter eggs?
Naturally! Acrylic paints are widely used in numerous craft projects and painting the blown eggs for Easter is no exception. Since these eggs are not eaten, the use of acrylic paints is possible. Whether you marble the Easter eggs, decorate them with pretty patterns or paint them in a single color - there are no limits to your creativity with acrylic paints.
Paint blown eggs with watercolors
Watercolors are oneexcellent idea for painting Easter eggs. They are suitable for both children and adults and create beautiful pastel motifs on the eggs. Since the watercolors are usually not that strong, they look particularly good on white eggs. You can either use classic colors in a box and make them liquid with a little water or use liquid watercolors in tubes. The latter are usually stronger and are also suitable for brown eggs.
What to paint blown eggs with with small children?
If you would like to make the eggs for Easter decorations with the children, then you should use child-friendly colors to paint them. This will ensure that the child does not accidentally swallow a poisonous paint. Finger paints are perfect for all children who enjoy painting and drawing. You can apply this with your fingers or with an aid such as a brush, cotton swab, kitchen towel or cotton ball. The more original the method, the longer the little child will be interested in it.
Color the eggs for Easter decorations with natural dyes
Coloring Easter eggs naturallyhas become very popular in recent years. Natural colors may not always be cheap, but they are good for nature and are also harmless to health. You can also use this to dye the blown out eggs. Simply place the eggs in bowls of colored water (stock) and let them steep for about 30 minutes or until the color is well absorbed.
Paint blown-out Easter eggs with nail polish
Would you like to try an original technique for painting Easter eggs? Then nail polish is the perfect option! This can be used to marble the blown out eggs and the resulting effect is simply WOW.
What you need are some nail polishes in any color, blown eggs, wooden skewers or toothpicks, and a plastic bowl of room temperature water (if the water is too cold or too warm, this method won't work).
Gently pour or drip nail polish into the water. Be sure to add the colors one at a time so that they form a layered pattern. The nail polishes should remain on the surface of the water. Use a toothpick to swirl the colors for a marbled design. You should do this as quickly as possible because the nail polish quickly becomes sticky and stiff. Place the egg on a wooden stick (or hold it between two fingers) and dip it into the water, letting the nail polish stick to one side before pulling it out. The varnish separates from the water and sticks to the surface of the bowl. This method only covers half of the egg, but once it's dry, you can dip the other side too.
This is how you can make blown eggs firmer
Just like raw eggs, blown ones are also very fragile. The reason is that eggshells are very porous and become more brittle as they dry out. Luckily, there is a simple trick to make the blown eggs last longer. We will now explain how to do it.
All you need to seal the eggshells is decoupage glue, water, and a drinking straw. First, create a sealant using equal parts glue and water. Take some of it with the straw and drip the liquid into the blown, cleaned and dried egg. Then place your fingers over both holes in the egg and shake it as you would when cleaning it. Allow the excess liquid to drip out as the egg dries. For additional sealing, also coat the outside of the egg with the water and glue mixture. It's better to do the last step after painting so that the colors can adhere well to the eggshell. Now you can admire your painted eggs for a long time if stored properly.
Ideas for painting blown eggs
In the picture gallery you will find a few great ideas on how you can beautifully paint the blown-out eggs. We hope you have fun browsing and decorating the Easter eggs!
You can marble blown eggs with both nail polish and acrylic paint
You can draw small pictures on the eggs using felt-tip pens
You can also melt crayons and paint the eggs with wax
Use watercolors to create great pictures on white eggs
Painting terrazzo patterns with acrylic paints and brushes
Painting blown-out eggs with children – animal motifs such as chicks and rabbits are always a great idea
Four pretty ideas for painting the blown eggs
Blown out egg ideas for kindergarten
