Learn how to make beautiful cascarones (confetti eggs) for Easter. Kids love making these confetti-filled eggs as an Easter craft, and you can use them for Easter egg hunts as well. This tutorial will show you how to get cascarones that have a vibrant color and will make a festive addition to any holiday party.
Egg coloring kit(optional, in place of food coloring and vinegar)
Empty egg carton
Instructions
Dyeing the Eggs
Make a crack in the top of a chicken egg creating a small hole. Empty the egg contents.
Rinse the eggshells completely, and let them dry face down on a drying rack or paper towel.
Heat 4 cups of water in the microwave about 1-2 minutes, or bring to a low boil on the stove.
Add 8 tablespoons of vinegar to the water. Then, pour the mixture into each mug or mason jar.
Add 8-10 drops of food coloring to each container and mix well.
Submerge the empty eggshells into the containers, using a spoon or whisk to prevent the eggs from floating.
Dye the eggs for 10-20 minutes until they reach a vibrant color. Then, remove them from the dye.
Allow the eggs to dry upside-down for 1-2 hours. Tip: You can stand them upside-down by using straws or skewers in a jar or a drying rack or paper towel.
Repeat the process with additional eggs, reheating the water as needed.
Filling the Eggs
After the eggs have fully dried on the inside, fill the eggs about 1/3 full of confetti.
Cut tissue paper into 2-inch squares or circles. Then apply glue around the edge of the eggshell opening, and cover with tissue paper.
Let the tissue paper dry for 5-10 minutes before using your cascarones. You can place unused cascarones in egg cartons for future use as well.
Notes
Tip: If using white mugs, you can remove any residue from the dyes with Bar Keepers Friend.Feel free to experiment with different decorated egg designs using acrylic paint, rubber bands, or stickers.