How to Dye Easter Eggs with Shaving Cream

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare your work area

   Lay down some old newspapers or an old tablecloth on your work surface to protect it from any mess.

2. Fill your dish with shaving cream

   Spray a layer of shaving cream onto a shallow dish or tray, making sure it’s thick and covers the entire bottom surface.
   
   

3. Add color and swirl!

   Drip or squirt drops of food coloring or liquid watercolors randomly over the surface of the shaving cream. Feel free to use multiple colors for a more vibrant effect. Then use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors into the shaving cream.
   
   Encourage your kids to make swirls, zigzags, or any other patterns they like, but try not to overmix it.
   
   

4. Roll your eggs

   Carefully roll each hard-boiled egg in the colored shaving cream mixture, ensuring that it gets covered on all sides.
   
   
   
   Once the eggs are coated, let them sit in the shaving cream mixture for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the dye to adhere to the eggshells.
   
   

5. Wipe off the excess and let dry

   After waiting 5-10 minutes, use a paper towel or a dry cloth to wipe off the excess shaving cream from the eggs. You’ll notice that the colors have transferred onto the eggshells, creating beautiful, marbled patterns.
   
   Place the eggs on a clean, dry surface to air dry completely. We like drying them in an old egg carton. Be sure to avoid touching them until they are fully dry to prevent smudging the colors.