Easter is coming and one of the most fun pastimes is painting and decorating Easter eggs.

You can work different DIY techniques which help to stimulate creativity and imagination, improve the level of concentration, encourage teamwork and improve family relationships.

The first step in Easter egg decorating is the choice of support. It is usual to use chicken eggs, but you can also opt for polystyrene eggs.

In addition, to decorate Easter eggs, you can use all the materials that your imagination and creativity allows you. Remember that there are plenty of DIY stores in Canada like Canac or Kent where you can find all the necessary items.

Pay attention: this is the ultimate guide to Easter egg decorating techniques!

Decorating techniques

There are as many techniques for decorating Easter eggs as there is creativity of people and, of course, children. There is no established rule. The fun is for everyone to let their imagination run wild and use whatever materials they want.

You will need brushes to be able to work on the egg. For children it is recommended to use materials such as acrylic paint, washi tape, glitter, colored threads, eva rubber or stickers. Canac has incredible discounts on materials such as wood to be the base of your Easter egg.

Easter eggs can be decorated and painted in different ways. You can use the shape of the egg to create a figure with it or simply fill them with drawings of your favorite characters.

Use permanent markers to draw. In addition, with other materials such as threads or a bit of cardboard, you can create accessories such as hair or ears. The Easter egg supports any other material and technique you want to decorate it with.

Decorating Ideas

The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating Easter eggs. Here are some ideas to inspire you. And remember: Kent is a specialized store where you will find all the materials super economic.

- Stamped eggs: this technique is perfect for exploring patterns and textures. Use premade stamps or create your own stamps with sponges cut into various shapes.

- Galaxy Eggs: capture the beauty of the cosmos in Easter eggs with a painting technique that mimics the galactic effect. Start with a dark base, using blue, black or purple paints, then splatter small drops of white, light blue and purple paint to simulate stars and nebulae.

- Animal Eggs: transform eggs into a variety of adorable creatures using paints and construction paper. Start by painting the egg with colors that match your chosen animal, such as brown for a bear or white for a bunny. Then, add details such as ears, paws or tails.

- Fairytale eggs: use light colors, glitter and stickers with magical motifs such as stars, moons and fairies. Consider using glow-in-the-dark paints to add an enchanted touch that children will love.

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