Easter is coming up, and we have been thinking about new and creative ways to dye Easter eggs. Dying eggs is one of those traditional spring activities for kids. But making Shaving Cream Easter Eggs are a new twist on an old classic.
We have played with shaving cream a lot in the past. I thought we would revisit shaving cream and add some food coloring and use that to dye our eggs. I think the results are quite eye-catching, don't you think? Prepare for some messy fun!
For more fun ways to enjoy the holiday, try our Black Glue and Watercolor Easter Egg Art.
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Why shaving cream eggs are so cool
- They smell and feel amazing!
- Fun sensory experience for kids
- Creates a beautiful pastel tie dye effect
When you decorate Easter eggs with your child using shaving cream and food coloring, a mess is bound to happen. So accept that fact and just have fun!
Supplies needed
- hard-boiled eggs
- food coloring
- muffin pan
- shaving cream
- toothpicks
- spoon
- paper towels
How to make marbled Easter eggs with shaving cream
Spray each cup of a muffin pan with shaving cream.
Add a few drops of food coloring to each cup of shaving cream. You can try different color combinations or two or three colors.
Swirl the colors together with a toothpick to get a marbled effect.
Gently place an egg in the shaving cream and use a spoon to turn the egg over to get it fully coated with the colors.
Remove the egg from the cup with a spoon and place it on a tray for 1 hour so the colors can set.
Wipe off the excess shaving cream with a paper towel.
Underneath all that shaving creamed with be a beautifully dyed egg!
Each one is unique!
Frequently asked questions
No, they are not edible. Use them as decorations only.
Yes, gel food coloring will provide a slightly bolder color while liquid food coloring will provide a more pastel appearance.
Laurie S Whisler says
I love all these ideas, thank you for sharing!