You never quite forget the smell and mess of decorating Easter eggs. When I dyed eggs for the first time in second grade, our entire classroom ended up looking like a Jackson Pollock painting and smelling of pickle juice and vinegar. All of my classmates were covered in dye, and my own small hands looked like a Smurf's.
Thankfully, Easter egg decorating kits have improved since then, and we no longer need to dye ourselves in the process. The best Easter egg decorating kits are easier to use than ever. We've tried out these picks, watched their demos, and examined their ratings to bring you the very best choices. We've included options that use natural dye, eggs that look like crystals, and extremely simple wrap styles that make for beautiful, classically decorated eggs.
This Easter, you and your children can really level up your holiday with these Easter egg decorating kits.
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Trendy Squishy Eggs
Squishy Eggs Painting Kit
amazon.com
This Easter egg decorating kit comes with six eggs, six paints, and two brushes, which is great — but you might want to consider ordering two so you can get in on the fun as well.
The paint sets quickly, soaking deeply into the eggs. Once the eggs are done, they're very fun to squeeze and throw around.
A Mess-Free Dye Alternative
Disney Heat Shrink Egg Wraps
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These couldn't be easier. First, let your child pick out the wrap and put it on the egg. Then, dunk it in boiling water to cement the design.
It works like a dream and comes out vibrant and beautiful. As a bonus, this set includes so many classic Disney characters that kids will love.
For Those Looking for a Natural Dye
Natural Egg Dye Kit
amazon.com
$10.95
For a long time, it seemed like natural egg dyes were unsaturated, boring, and dull. But thankfully, that is no longer the case. These dyes make vibrant, beautiful eggs without any unnatural dyes. They contain ingredients like beets and purple carrots, making them almost good enough to eat.
Klever Kits Easter Egg Decorating Kit
amazon.com
$22.99
This Easter egg decorating kit includes your standard dye pellets, cups, and egg tray, but also a wide variety stickers to make little faces, glitter glue, soft-tip pens, and more. What I love about this kit is that there's something for every taste, so your family can let their individual personalities shine through.
A Step Up From Traditional Dying
EASTER UNLIMITED Unicorn Egg 3D Deco Kit
walmart.com
You already knew you wanted to make your little one's Easter magical, and this unicorn egg decorating set doubles down on that.
It's a massive 60-piece set with faces, wings, color dye tablets, rub-on transfers, and stands. They're wildly fun to put together, and also super easy.
For Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Vibes
Golden Shimmer Egg Coloring Kit
amazon.com
When I see this kit, all I think about is Veruca Salt from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," exclaiming, “I want a goose that lays gold eggs for Easter!” If only she wasn’t sent down the garbage chute, she could make her own golden eggs ... without having to feed a goose all year to get it.
This kit comes with paintbrushes, four paints, a palette, and a drying tray. They're shiny and fabulous, and they work on plastic eggs as easily as natural eggs.
Economical Option for a Group
Egg Painting Party Craft Kit Everything Included
Walmart.com
$23.99
This is a self-contained kit with eggs, paint, stickers, and brushes all bundled together in a fun, reusable Easter basket.
The reason we love it — apart from the economy of it all — is because the kit contains googly eyes, which, in our opinion, are always a win.