Galaxy Easter Eggs
Make stunning galaxy Easter eggs with just a few basic supplies. Food coloring in blue, purple, and pink creates a cosmic swirl, and a flick of white paint adds the starry finish. No fancy tools needed, and the process is quick. A fun and creative way to decorate eggs for Easter and snap some scroll-stopping photos.
Servings: 24 Eggs
Cost: 10
Equipment
- Rubber Gloves
Ingredients
- 24 Boiled Eggs
- Blue, Purple, and Pink Liquid Food Dye
- Coffee Filters
- White Craft Paint
- Small Rubber Bands
- ¼ cup White Vinegar
- Old Toothbrush Hard is best
Instructions
- Fill a small spray bottle with ¼ cup white vinegar.
- Wrap each boiled egg, point-end down, in a coffee filter and secure with a small rubber band.
- Wearing rubber gloves if desired, apply three drops each of blue, purple, and pink liquid food dye onto the coffee filter, allowing the colors to spread.
- Lightly spritz with vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Unwrap the eggs and use the dye-soaked filters to pat any remaining white spots; let dry for another 5 minutes.
- In a small dish, pour white craft paint. Dip an old hard-bristled toothbrush into the paint and flick the bristles with your thumb or finger to create a starry splatter effect over the eggs, rotating them as needed.
- Let dry for 15 minutes or overnight before handling.
Notes
- Dry Before Handling – Let refrigerated eggs sit for 20–30 minutes to avoid smudging.
- Dye Efficiency – One pack of liquid dye goes a long way.
- Use Liquid Dye Only – Gel or oil-based dyes won’t spread properly.
- Hard Toothbrush Works Best – Better for paint splatter.
- Quick-Drying Paint Recommended – Cuts down on wait time.
- Brown Eggs May Differ – Colors may look darker but still work.
- Safe to Eat – If stored properly, the eggs are fine to eat.