Easter is coming up and we have thinking about new and creative ways to dye Easter eggs. We have played with shaving cream a lot in the past, like with these 10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids. 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? Shaving Cream Easter Eggs are easy to make with kids. Prepare for some messy fun!
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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.
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Laurie S Whisler
I love all these ideas, thank you for sharing!