PAINT WELLS
Multi-packs are helpful
for having all your paint
colors ready to use.
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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.
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 BRUSHES
If you don’t have any paint
brushes on hand, just pick
up a variety pack in different
shapes and sizes.
PAINT PENS
Paint pens make
adding polka
dots super easy!