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    Home » Easter Recipes and Crafts

    Baking Soda Easter Eggs

    Modified: Mar 24, 2025 · Published: Mar 15, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    Are you looking for spring activities for kids? The warmer weather and the coming of Spring puts us in a good mood. We recently tried a fun science activity when we decorated Baking Soda Easter Eggs.

    If you've ever done a baking soda and vinegar experiment, you know how fascinating kids find it. Check out how we took this traditional kids' egg experiment up a notch by adding paint!

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    We had so much fun dyeing baking soda Easter eggs in a variety of colors! Once the eggs dried, the paint left behind speckles and interesting textures, which gave them a really cool look.

    The best part was watching the foam bubble, and then slowly seeing the colored egg appear underneath. It’s a simple activity that is actually a science experiment. Kids love the excitement of the bubbling and fizzing reaction, and it’s an easy way to sneak in a bit of fun while learning.

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    Materials Needed For Baking Soda Eggs

    **Powdered paint is not safe to consume, so do not eat the eggs**

    • Baking soda - Don't use baking powder
    • Vinegar - Needed to produce the chemical reaction
    • Powdered tempera paint - You can get these on Amazon or any art supply store
    • Tongs - The kind you use for salad are fine. They will help you fish out the eggs.
    • Containers - You will need a container large enough to hold the baking soda for each color you use.
    • Hard-boiled eggs - Let them cool before using
    • Empty egg carton - A great place to keep eggs so they can dry.
    tempera paint, baking soda, vinegar


    Step by Step Instructions For Baking Soda Easter Eggs

    Pour in some baking soda so that the bottom of the container is covered. We used ½ cup of baking soda in each container.

    baking soda in containers

    Next, add in the powdered tempera paint. We used a tablespoon of powdered paint. Mix until the paint and baking soda are thoroughly combined.

    colored baking soda

    Have your child gently place a hard-boiled egg into the container with the baking soda and paint. Pour ¼ cup of vinegar into a small cup and have your child slowly pour vinegar into the container.

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    The vinegar combines with the baking soda and powdered paint mixture to fizz and form colored bubbles, which will cover the entire egg. Kids will love this volcanic eruption of color!

    child making baking soda easter eggs

    When the foam goes down, a colored Easter egg is left.

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    Remove the eggs with some tongs and place them in an empty egg carton to dry.

    For more Easter egg activities, check out 16 Fun Ways to Dye Easter Eggs from I Heart Arts N Crafts.

    Tips For Dying Easter Eggs With Baking Soda

    Tip 1: Powdered paint is not safe to consume, so do not eat these eggs. This activity is purely for fun and science exploration, so it’s best to discard the eggs after your kids are done enjoying them.

    Tip 2: You can mix colors of powdered tempera paint to make new, colorful combinations. Try different combinations and see what you get!


    FAQs For Baking Soda Dyed Eggs

    Can I use warm eggs that have just been hard-boiled?

    No, you want to make sure the eggs have completely cooled.

    I don't have baking soda. Can I use baking powder instead?

    No, baking powder will not produce the same reaction.

    I don’t have powdered tempera paint. Can I use liquid paint?

    Powdered tempera paint works best for this activity because it mixes well with baking soda and creates vibrant colors during the fizzy reaction. Liquid paint will not work.

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    Baking Soda Easter Eggs

    Tired of decorating Easter eggs the same old way? Try these easy Baking Soda Easter Eggs! This activity combines science with egg decorating.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Active Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Author: Vicky

    Materials

    • Baking soda ½ cup for each color you will be making
    • Vinegar ¼ cup for each color you will be making
    • Powdered tempera paint a tablespoon, more if you want a deeper color
    • Tongs
    • Containers You will need a container for each color you will be using.
    • Hard-boiled eggs
    • Empty egg carton

    Instructions

    • Cover the bottom of each container with baking soda (about ½ cup per container works well).
    • Add 1 tablespoon of powdered tempera paint to the baking soda. Mix everything together until the paint and baking soda are completely blended.
    • Have your child gently place a cooled, hard-boiled egg into the container. Pour ¼ cup of vinegar into a small cup, and then assist your child in slowly adding it to the container.
    • Watch as the vinegar reacts with the baking soda and paint mixture, creating colorful, fizzy bubbles that completely cover the egg.
    • Once the foaming stops, you’ll see a beautifully colored Easter egg revealed underneath.
    • Use tongs to carefully remove the egg from the container, and place it in an empty egg carton to dry.

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    Notes

    You can mix powdered tempera paint colors to create new shades. Experiment with various combinations to see what results you can achieve!
    **Remember, powdered paint is not safe to consume; do not eat these eggs.**

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    1. Vesna says

      March 21, 2023 at 3:36 am

      Are these eggs edible?
      I am colouring eggs every Easter but to be eaten not just for fun and sake of being coloured.

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      • Vicky says

        March 21, 2023 at 11:02 am

        They are not edible.

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    2. Elaine says

      March 27, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      Can these eggs go into multiple colors rather than just one?

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    3. Elaine says

      March 27, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Does it work to try an egg in multiple colors?

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      • Vicky says

        April 20, 2018 at 11:24 am

        I have not tried that before.

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    4. iTommasini4u says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:46 am

      Hello I am giorgia from Italy. I found this your idea on pinterest and I took this for my blog post. I mentioned your blog and your name. Thank you very much and congratulations for your work I follow you with pleasure. Sorry form my english!!!!! My post is
      http://itommasini4u.blogspot.com/2015/03/uova-colorate.html . Have a nice day ! Giorgia

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