Learn how to tie dye Easter Eggs with shaving cream. It is so simple and very frugal to make shaving cream Easter eggs.
Shaving Cream Easter Eggs
It is so easy to make these shaving cream Easter Eggs and they turn out gorgeous! Dying Easter Eggs with shaving cream is so inexpensive.
Plus, kid’s will love having these pretty tie dye Easter eggs. It is a really fun activity!
Check out this video on How to Tie Dye Easter Eggs!
You don’t need any fancy kits for these tie dye Easter Eggs! Just a few items you can get around the house and you are ready for dying Easter eggs!
Kid’s will love making these tie dye Easter eggs. Actually, adults might have fun helping too.
They are so pretty with this cool tie dye design! I love using colors in pretty pastels but some of my kids like doing bright vibrant eggs.
It’s so fun to see how each child creates their egg.
Tips for Easter eggs dyed with shaving cream.
- Disposable pan. Kid’s can choose the color they want to make their eggs and really make it their own! I like to give each child a disposable pan.
This really makes clean up a breeze! Plus, there is no fighting or arguing and each child can create the design in their color choice.
- Make sure to use a large pan. This is also a great idea if you are having an Easter Egg Dying Party! Give each guest their own pan and it makes it all so easy.
You can use any size pan you like. Just make sure there is enough room to make the design once you drop the food color.
- Gloves. It is important to use use gloves while you combine the shaving cream and food coloring. Dyed Easter Eggs can be messy during the process and until they dry. Using gloves will help to prevent hands from being stained.
- Allow to set. The eggs need time to set before wiping off the shaving cream. We waited 2 hours and they turned out perfectly. You can wipe them off sooner but the color will not be as vibrant.
- Disposable tablecloth. We suggest using a plastic tablecloth to protect your table. Then you can easily roll everything up and toss in the trash.
How to tie dye Easter eggs and make marbled Easter eggs?
Shaving cream is the easiest way to make marbled Easter eggs. It’s definitely the easiest way if kids are involved.
You can also use oil, vinegar and food color to make marbled eggs. This technique is a bit trickier but the results are gorgeous.
You can make Marble Easter Eggs with Kool-Aid. This is bit different than simply using Kool-Aid to dye Easter eggs but the results are really cool.
Is it safe to dye Easter eggs with shaving cream?
Yes, it is. This method is one of my favorite ways to make tie dyed easter eggs.
Do you cool eggs before dying?
Yes, you want to make sure the eggs are completely cool before dying. This helps to protect little hands and makes the activity easier as well.
Materials for Shaving Cream Easter Eggs:
- Liquid Food Coloring (We used McCormick neon food coloring)
- Shaving Cream
- Toothpick
- Hard Boiled Eggs, room temperature (You also make hard boiled eggs in the oven)
- Rubber gloves
- Paper Towel
How to dye Easter eggs with shaving cream:
- Step 1. Spray shaving cream onto a shallow mixing bowl or disposable pan.
- Step 2. Drip food coloring on top of the shaving cream in the color combination of your choice. Use a toothpick to swirl the colors in the white space.
- Step 3. With glove covered hands, carefully roll an egg into the food coloring and shaving cream mixture and place onto an egg carton to set. Repeat for the desired number of eggs.
- Step 4. Let eggs set. I let mine set about 2 hours. Cover your hands with gloves again and use paper towel to gently wipe away the shaving cream.
How long will boiled eggs last?
Hardboiled eggs will last up to 7 days in the fridge.
Variation ideas
- Whipped Cream. Substitute whipped cream instead of shaving cream in this easy DIY. This is a good substitute if you are concerned with children licking fingers while doing this activity.
- Gel Food Color. We used liquid but you can try using gel if you prefer to color Easter eggs.
- Soak in vinegar. For a deeper color, you can soak the hard boiled eggs in vinegar prior to dying the eggs.
Are shaving cream dyed eggs edible?
If you plan to eat the eggs, I would suggest using whipped cream instead of shaving cream.
Just grab a container of cool whip at the store and that will work fine for colored eggs.
Print the instructions for Shaving Cream Eggs:
How to Dye Easter Eggs – Shaving Cream Easter Eggs
Equipment
- Liquid Food Coloring (We used McCormick neon food coloring)
- Shaving Cream
- Toothpick
- Hard Boiled Eggs, room temperature (You also make hard boiled eggs in the oven)
- Rubber gloves
- Paper Towel
Instructions
- Spray shaving cream onto a shallow mixing bowl or disposable pan.
- Drip food coloring on top of the shaving cream in the color combination of your choice. Use a toothpick to swirl the colors in the shaving cream.
- With glove covered hands, carefully roll an egg into the food coloring and shaving cream mixture and place onto an egg carton to set. Repeat for the desired number of eggs.
- Let eggs set. I let mine set about 2 hours. Cover your hands with gloves again and use paper towel to gently wipe away the shaving cream.
