45 Easter Egg Dyeing Ideas That are Works of Art
Get creative with everything from silk ties to onion skins and shaving cream for gorgeous Easter eggs.
One of the oldest and most memorable activities is dyeing Easter eggs. And although its unclear when the tradition actually started, many scholars believe it started with the Anglo-Saxons celebrating the goddess of spring, Eastre. Today, dyeing Easter eggs is a fun spring tradition that everyone can partake in of all ages. And if you’ve been doing it since you were a child or you simply want to up your skills this year we have lots of egg-dyeing tutorials that go beyond those single-dipped, one-color Easter eggs. From swirled marbled effects, inky watercolor rainbows, and dramatic shades of ombré for the most visually appealing eggs anyone's ever seen. These DIY decorating projects will inspire you, whether you're an expert Easter egg dyer or eager beginner.
Paisley Print Easter Eggs
The most ornate dyeing technique on Pinterest is actually the easiest. Simply wrap fresh eggs in a pretty, patterned silk handkerchief or tie, wrap it again in a plain linen, place them in a boiling water and vinegar mixture, and wait for them to cool. The trickiest part is waiting to see if the silk pattern takes!
Color-Block Eggs
Start by choosing three colors, and then follow this blogger's dip-dye technique to get a modern color palette on each egg. The possiblities are endless.
Get the tutorial at Oh So Beautiful Paper»
Seismograph Eggs
You'll never throw out an old tie again, after you learn this new dye technique for your Easter egg.
Onion Skin Dye Eggs
You can use the leftover onion skins from your last meal to create this boho-inspired Easter eggs. Take it up notch by adding in detailed prints with an ink marker.
Halogram Foil Easter Eggs
Create futuristic eggs by dyeing them in an array of colors and applying nail foil transfer paper. Then go wild with glitter and metallic foil for an out-of-this-world look
Decoupage Eggs
Mod Podge and patterned paper are all you need to create these fashionable eggs: "Tear and paste—that's all there is to it!"
Denim Easter Eggs
For the fashionista in your life who will get a good laugh with this DIY jean Easter egg craft. They can put their old jeans to good use.
Spray Paint Eggs
Channel your inner graffiti artist: These "dyed" Easter eggs actually get the speckled ombre look from spray paint.
Tropical Leaf Easter Eggs
Once you've dyed your eggs the real fun begins when you apply printable leaf motifs to give your eggs a strong tropical vibe. The perfect mindset during Easter break.
Oil Marblized Eggs
Put your cooking skills to the test with this unexpected DIY that uses cooking oil and food coloring to create some jaw-dropping gorgeous results.
Get the tutorial from Crafty Morning>>
Melted Crayon Eggs
Using crayons, draw on eggs while they're still warm. The wax will melt and eventually harden, creating a vibrant design.
Baking Soda Painted Easter Eggs
Baking soda, is there anything it can't do? Use your everyday items from your cabinet like a ziplock bag, vegetable oil, and of course baking soda to do this clever Easter egg craft that's great for beginners.
Gold Leaf Eggs
The holiday classic dip-and-dye technique gets a glamourous update with an added touch of gold leaf foil.
Shaving Cream Eggs
Shaving cream isn't just for trimming your beard; it's also a unique way to dye eggs. Get out of this world results with swirls of food color and shaving cream combined.
Nail Polish Eggs
Swap your food dye for nail polish, and use the dunk-and-color technique to create vibrant colored eggs. The more nail polish colors you mix together, the more unique the color combos.
Get the tutorial at Hello Glow »
Sticker-Dyed Eggs
Put stickers on the eggs before you soak them in food coloring. Once you've taken them out and they're dry, peel the stickers off to get a cute muted color or white design!
Calligraphy Eggs
These egg-centric name tags will make your Easter brunch so much more chic and memorable.
Indigo Marble Easter Eggs
The secret to achieving a marbleized effect? Swirl food coloring into shaving cream and dip them into the mixture! (Just be sure to don a pair of gloves to spare yourself stained hands.)
Sunny Gradient Easter Eggs
This egg dye DIY requires a little mixology. If you're going for progressively darker shades of the same color, you'll need to concoct three or four food dye mixtures with increasing color concentrations—but a little work seriously pays off.
Glitter Eggs
Super easy to make, these eye-catching eggs will add some serious sparkle to your Easter spread. Glitter goes everywhere, so be sure to pick a spot at home that'll be easy to clean after!
Hadley Mendelsohn is the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts. Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.
Kelly Allen is the current Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, pop culture, and travel for digital and the print magazine. She’s been with the team for nearly three years, attending industry events and covering a range of topics. When she’s not watching every new TV show and movie, she’s browsing vintage home stores, admiring hotel interiors, and wandering around New York City. She previously worked for Delish and Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.
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