This method of decorating Easter eggs is very messy - but lots of fun! Just to be sure to wear an apron and spread lots of newspaper around your work surface to catch the flying paint.
Decorating Speckled Eggs
Supplies:
hard boiled eggs
egg dye
tempra, watercolor or craft paint or food coloring
old toothbrush
Speckled Eggs
Instructions:
1. Dye the eggs using commercial egg dye or natural egg dye.
2. Spread newspaper over your work surface. It's also a good idea to protect the front of your clothes with an apron or smock.
3. Dip the toothbrush in a small amount of paint or dye in a contrasting color.
4. Run your finger or thumb over the top of the toothbrush bristles to splatter the eggs with small drops of color.
Variations: You can wash the toothbrush and use a second or third color to make speckled eggs with lots of different colors.