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Dip Dyed Easter Eggs

March 25, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 4 Comments

Dip Dyed Easter Eggs

Easter is now less than a week away. Before you grab the vinegar, I have another way to ‘decorate’ eggs. I call these “dip dyed” because that’s the way they look but, believe me, I didn’t dip these into a bowl of paint.

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I guess you could, dip the eggs into a bowl of paint. But, you might find this odd, but I don’t like messy crafts.

Yes, I know – an artist who doesn’t like messes. A bit of a dichotomy, right?

It’s only one on a very long list. But I digress.

To get the dipped effect, paint one end of your egg. I used paper mache, but plastic or real eggs would work fine.

Once the paint dries, apply painter’s tape in a diagonal fashion.

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Then coat the other end with either gold paint or liquid gilding. I liked the color of the metallic paint better, but the liquid gilding covered in one coat.

That’s it! Quick, easy, and pretty ‘dipped’ eggs.

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The turquoise is Folk Art Enamel and the pink is Martha’s Pearl Fruit Punch. Pretty just sitting in a dollar store plate . . .

 

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Or surrounding a dip-dotted birdhouse.

 

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Or piled together with the faux gilded eggs.

There! I think I’m all ready for Easter. Or then again, maybe not. I just might have a few more tricks up my sleeve, or pull a bunny out of a hat.

How about you? Are you ready for Easter? Or are you like me, going to squeeze a few more projects in?

Colleen

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Comments

  1. The Busy Bee says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Hi, Can I use this on my blog? I would link it back to your blog…..

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      March 29, 2014 at 1:46 am

      You are more than welcome to. Thanks so much for asking!

      Reply
  2. Meow opre says

    April 17, 2014 at 5:56 am

    I had fun knowing more about the history of Easter Eggs. Also in my craze for this fancy craft idea, I came up with few more Easter activities that are related to Easter eggs. Please allow me to share this on my Pinterest Easter board? Thank you so much! I asked my friends, what will you do with your eggs this Easter? Lol!

    Easter Ideas

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