Techniques for painting eggs without paint
Easter egg decorating sans paint is becoming increasingly trendy.
There are plenty of fantastic ideas for decorating Easter eggs without the traditional coloring for those who don't want to get their hands messy with paint.
Glitter
If you want attractive glitter eggs, you need to boil eggs, prepare cardboard cups, shallows, glue and edible sequins in various colors. In each cup, combine the glue and cups, then add one egg. For each egg, sequins of various colors can be used. You can turn the eggs so that they are thoroughly coated, or merely dip them halfway. Leave the eggs in the cup upright until the adhesive has dried. The eggs should then be placed on paper to dry completely.
Grains
For this interesting technique of decorating eggs, you will need paper cups, beans, chickpeas or rice, food coloring, white vinegar and, of course, hard-boiled eggs. Pour approximately a quarter of a grain of cereal into each cup, then add 10 to 15 drops of food coloring and mix. Add a drop of vinegar or a bit more paint if the mixture thickens too much. The eggs should then be softly placed in the cups and stirred to produce intriguing patterns. Allow the eggs to air dry on a board or piece of paper.
Markers
Easter egg decorating using markers is a terrific way to add color to eggs without having to use paint. Do not use markers directly on the shell to avoid smudging the paint. Instead, use a moist baby wipe to create a pattern of your choice. Then bind the egg with a rubber band by wrapping a cloth around it. The colors from the marker will transfer to the eggshell as the handkerchief dries. Use felt-tip pens as an added bonus.
Washi tape
Washi ribbons, originally from Japan, look like ordinary self-adhesive ribbons, but they are in different colors, so they are ideal for decorating Easter eggs. They're generally composed of natural fibers, which is ideal because eggs are meant to be eaten once they've been decorated. Cook the eggs for around 20 minutes and then thoroughly dry them. It's advisable to utilize sparkling and bright washi strips for embellishment since the end product will be more appealing. Chop them up whatever you like, shape them, and experiment with patterns and forms. Simply place the eggs on top, and that's all there is to it.
Decoupage
You'll also need some colorful napkins, water, a paintbrush, and some adhesive. Cut bits of napkins may be used to make a simple yet exquisite pattern on your cooked eggs. The options are limitless. To begin, cut off the napkin pieces you wish to glue to your eggs. At the same time, you don't have to worry about the precision of the incision because certain sections of the egg might be revealed. Combine three parts glue and one part water in a mixing bowl. Apply a light layer of the mixture to the egg using a paintbrush. Place the cut napkin on top of the egg and gently push it down. After that, recoat. You may need to let the eggs dry completely before applying another layer, depending on the thickness of your napkins.
