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How to Decorate an Easter egg

How to Decorate an Easter egg

The human race is made up of thousands of people. The most curious and strange thing about the case is that none of these individuals usually think the same way. It is for this reason that so many beliefs and customs have arisen.

Depending on where you live, there may be traditions that the neighboring country does not have. We speak differently, we think differently, we dress differently, and our manners are different. In a few words, we can say that the human race is pure diversity.

However, despite all these differences, we can live together and learn from each other.

It is true that, sometimes, what is different seems strange to us. However, for the other side of the coin, it turns out to be something very attractive. It is for this reason that some people take the time to study the culture of other countries.

But, this difference is not only marked by the country where you live, it is also closely related to the religion that is practiced. For example, Western culture tends to be mostly Christian. But, in the East, in general, they are polytheists and lean towards other religions. This makes a difference as to which holidays they celebrate and which they don't.

On the other hand, each festival has its origin and its way of being celebrated. They are not all the same. Some of them we are familiar with, while others are totally new to us.

One, which has become very booming and popular, is Easter. In this celebration it is customary to decorate eggs, which are known as Easter eggs; do you know how you can decorate them? Do you have any idea what materials to use for it?

If you want to put this celebration into practice, today we will be telling you how to decorate an Easter egg.

Instructions for decorating an Easter egg

The celebration of Easter comes from a pagan origin. That is, not Christian. For a long time, eggs have been considered a symbol of fertility and life. Due to this, they have been present in many pagan celebrations related to spring and nature.

However, over the centuries, Christianity took over this holiday and its celebration to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this way, it became a custom to decorate Easter eggs and give them away.

There are other theories about why eggs are painted at Easter. However, this time we will stay with this initial idea.

Now, if you want to practice Easter, how can you decorate eggs? There are many ways to do it and we will be explaining what some of them are.

For example, if you like, you can dye the eggs with natural colors. You can do this by covering parts of the egg with rubber bands, stickers, stickers, and other items. Then bathe them with natural dyes. Once you've done that, remove any decals or stickers you put on it. That way, those parts will be white, while the rest of the egg will be the color you chose.

You can also paint the Easter eggs with chalkboard paint. After they are dry, you can use colored chalk to draw on them or write whatever you want. Even if you didn't like the drawing you made, you can erase it by washing the egg and start over.

Although Easter eggs are usually painted in bright colors, if you want to make a difference, you can use black and white, how? You will only have to use a black marker and paint the egg on which you will place the template of your choice. Thus, when finished, you will have Easter eggs with flowers, dots, stripes, etc.

You can also paint the eggs a solid color. Then, stick some kind of decorative tattoo on them, the kind you can get at the supermarket or at some newsstands. It is a very easy way to decorate. Besides being very funny.

Now, if you want to make fun characters out of your Easter eggs, you can paint the shells with acrylic paint. To do this, use bright colors. You can also print some small eyes or buy some stickers.

Cut out the ears, legs and other similar parts with foam and then glue them with cold silicone. This way you will create infinity of characters that you can name. It will be a very fun activity, which you can do in the company of the smallest of the house.

Also, with the help of colored markers, you can draw on the shells, eyes, mouth, nose, hair and other parts on the shell. In the end you will have eggs that reflect different emotions, sadness, joy, anger, etc.

Another very fun option is the use of glitter. Paint the shell the color of your choice. Let it dry, then put glue on the egg and apply glitter. You can do this on one half of the egg and, after it has dried, work on the other half to avoid damaging the design you just made.

Now, all these ideas are unique and very original. There is no doubt that you are going to have a lot of fun decorating your eggs for Easter. But, in order not to limit the fun, you need to have the appropriate materials. This will ensure that you do not miss anything.

What do you need to decorate an Easter egg? We will be answering this question in the next subtitle. Continue your reading.

What do you need to decorate an Easter egg?

The materials you will need will vary depending on the technique you use to decorate the Easter eggs. Of course, if you want to decorate them in different ways, then you are going to need more materials.

For example, if you want to decorate your Easter eggs with glitter, you will need glitter in various colors, acrylic paint to paint the bottom of the shell, glue, and a brush to apply it to the shell, and then decorate it with the glitter.

If you want to decorate the eggs with markers, you'll need to use colored markers, both broad-tip and fine-tip.

If you want to create funny characters with Easter eggs, then you will need sheets of foam in skin color or pink, you can also use other colors of your choice. Scissors to cut the foam and glue to put each piece in place. You'll also need sticky eyes and a lot of imagination to create unique characters to give as gifts.

Alternatively, you can use chalkboard paint and chalk in many colors. If you don't like that idea, then you can use stencils and a black marker to create more sober Easter eggs, ideal for gifts to adults.

Remember that, when decorating Easter eggs, it is important that you use bright, striking colors so that they can stand out in the garden when you go to decorate it.

Now, knowing this, a question may arise: what tips should you take into account when decorating Easter eggs? Let's see it.

Tips for decorating an Easter egg

It is important that you keep in mind that the eggs are very fragile and if you handle them too roughly or carelessly, they can break in the blink of an eye and you will waste the time you have invested in the decoration, not to mention the materials.

To be successful when it comes to decorating Easter eggs, you have to be very careful. If you prefer, you can use an egg carton as a base. Of course, this will depend on the technique that you are going to apply and the type of design that you intend to capture on the shell.

So that you can integrate the children in this activity, it may be recommended that you buy polystyrene or plastic eggs and thus you do not run the risk of unwanted accidents.

Remember that you don't have to be perfect. It's about having fun and spending a pleasant time with your family.

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