How to paint eggs using cotton wool. How to paint eggs for Easter with your own hands - traditional and original painting methods. Master class on decoupage eggs with paper napkins

Tradition says that after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene was the first to bring this news to the ruler Tiberius. And, as if to confirm her words “Christ is Risen,” she handed him a white chicken egg: And Jesus rose from the tomb, he is alive just as a living creature appears from the egg-tomb. Tiberius rejected her words, saying that such a thing was impossible, just as it was impossible for a white egg to turn red. The egg instantly became colored.

Since then, there has not been a single Christian family where, on the eve of Holy Easter on Maundy Thursday, eggs were not painted in honor of the Victory of life over death and in honor of the Resurrection of Christ.

At first they painted eggs red, but now they paint them in all the colors of the rainbow and even the most incredible ones, using all kinds of dyes: both natural and synthetic, appliqués, stickers, etc.

There are a great many ways to color eggs. Of all the known ones, let's look at the simplest but most interesting ways to color eggs for Easter.

But first, some simple tips:

1. Many natural ingredients have a coloring effect. This allows you to obtain a variety of colors and shades.

Onion peel gives colors from light brown to red-brown.
Boil the cubes of peeled beets, we will get paint that will give the eggs a tone from pink to burgundy and dark beetroot.
Chamomile decoction colors the egg yellow.
An infusion of blueberries and elderberries produces blue and blue. I assume that most readers do not have supplies of these berries, so I suggest boiling them in water shredded red cabbage– her decoction guarantees the same result.
Brown color tea leaves will give black tea or coffee.
Pink- decoction of lingonberries.

If time permits, we prepare decoctions for coloring in advance.

But you can do it this way. Pour water into a saucepan, add vinegar (1 tbsp) and natural dye. Bring to a boil. Let the broth brew (30 minutes).

2. Before cooking, take the eggs out of the refrigerator - let them warm up, otherwise they will burst, and no amount of salt will help. I do this: I take out the eggs, and while they warm up to room temperature, I prepare the decoctions. Usually this, along with chopping and chopping the ingredients, takes half an hour.

3. In order for the paint to apply more evenly, the eggs must be thoroughly washed. Uniform coloring can also be ensured by wiping the eggs with soapy water or alcohol;

4. For coloring, it is better to take eggs with white shells. Boil hard-boiled eggs. In plain water, adding salt just in case - to make sure they don’t crack. After the eggs are cooked (5-7 minutes, no more), immediately lower them under running cold water - otherwise they will not peel well! Let them cool down.

5. Decoctions are poured into empty containers. Dip the cooled eggs there and leave for a few minutes - the color will be light, or for a longer time - so that the color is more intense. To get green, first dip it in a chamomile solution, and then, when the egg turns yellow, in a red cabbage broth.
It is better if the eggs to be painted stand and reach the desired shade in a cold place.

6. After we are satisfied with the coloring result, take out the testicles and dry them on a napkin. When the surface has become dry, grease it with any vegetable oil - the Easter eggs will shine.

Now you can proceed directly to painting the eggs. Here are a few ways, among which everyone can find the most suitable one for themselves.

Method 1. Such a two- or three-color egg can be obtained by dipping an already boiled egg from one side into one,

on the other hand, a different color of the decoction or dye.

Method 2. You can make eggs especially beautiful by using a small leaf of some plant, for example, a leaf of dill, parsley, etc.

We apply it to the egg, if it doesn’t fit, carefully trim it, press it and wrap it in a piece of nylon, cutting it off from the tights (nylon can be replaced with gauze/bandage). We tie the nylon with a knot on the side opposite to the applique and lower it into the dye.

Has it colored? We take it out, remove the nylon, the egg with floral patterns is ready.

Method 3. You can get a pattern on the shell using grains (for example, long rice) if you put the grains on the egg before coloring, securing it as in the previous method.

Method 4. Here is another interesting way to color eggs for Easter. Look at the original colors...

And this is done this way: Take a boiled egg, carefully wrap it in a thin, even layer of cotton wool, and press it tightly to the egg shell.
Now we begin to pour one paint onto the cotton wool in a thin stream, in a stripe, in a circle, in a blurred figure, while simultaneously pressing the colored segment of cotton wool against the egg.
We do the same with another color, pouring it onto the cotton wool next to the first. And so on until the end.

When the natural white color of the cotton wool is no longer visible, the coloring is complete.
Press the cotton wool firmly onto the egg so that the paint is well printed on the shell.
Place the egg in the cotton wool aside for a while and start painting the other one as well. When you have painted everything, carefully remove the cotton wool from the first one. The egg is colored. Believe me, eggs painted in this way will not resemble one another.

To prevent the drawing on the egg from being blurry, you do not need to pour a lot of paint onto the cotton wool.

Method 5. And finally, the unique coloring of Easter eggs can be achieved using any pieces of “shedding” material, for example, ties.

Take different colored silk ties

and wrap them around the eggs, fastening them with threads.

Boil for about 15 minutes until the eggs are hard boiled...

On top of everything else, the tie turns out to be washed, iron it, tie it and send your husband to work: o).

These are some interesting and unique recipes for how to paint eggs for Easter. Easter is a wonderful Christian holiday that gives wings and hope for a better life. He comes to us in the spring, like the first timid rays of the sun. Spend a little time dyeing eggs and let a bright spring holiday into your life.

The tradition of dyeing eggs has come to us since ancient times. And since then, every year on the bright spring holiday of Easter, we do not forget about it, and create small creative masterpieces with our own hands. Just as we don’t forget to cook and bake on these significant days of spring.

In my opinion, a wonderful tradition and a wonderful holiday! Day of the Resurrection of Christ! The day of spring awakening, the beginning of something new and beautiful! And for the holiday it is customary to prepare all sorts of treats, treat them to guests, and treat yourself.

And today we will paint eggs together with you. Our task is to learn how to do this in a variety of ways. And the people have accumulated a lot of such methods. Every housewife probably has her own favorite, which she uses from year to year. But each of us has a moment when we want to try something new.

And today’s article is just for such a case. I will share with you the methods that I have managed to accumulate, as well as those that I have recently learned myself. In any case, there will be many ways, and I think that each of you will choose something to your liking. After all, painting them with your own hands is always akin to art.

After all, Orthodox Easter is coming very soon. We will all go to each other’s houses with Easter cakes and painted eggs and “fight” with them. And to the statement: “Christ is Risen!”, receive the answer: “Truly He is Risen!” And together we will rejoice at the arrival of spring, the revival of nature, sunshine and warmth. To rejoice as if it were some kind of miracle, which was once the miracle of the resurrection of Christ.

Easter eggs are the basis and decoration of any table. Nowadays it is not difficult to decorate them beautifully; stores sell a large number of different dyes, materials for blending, decoration and other decoration.

For those who want to show their creativity, there are many interesting ways of design. The main requirement for this is that the painted samples should not be dark or gloomy. Spring colors are welcome, red and all its shades are a must. And for the rest - as knowledge tells you, and what your imagination allows.

There are several basic rules for proper coloring.

For better and more uniform coloring, they must be washed and degreased. You can wash it with soap and degrease it with alcohol.
you need to cook them only when they have been at room temperature for some time
time. Then, when heating them in hot water, there will be no sudden temperature change, and the shell will remain intact
It is better to cook them with the addition of salt, about one tablespoon per 1-1.2 glasses of water
In order for the boiled and painted samples to have a beautiful festive look, they must be dried and wiped with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil. Then polish them thoroughly with a dry cotton cloth. This will make them shiny and glossy.

To decorate Easter eggs, depending on the method of coloring, there are the following concepts:

- dyes - painted in one color

— specks - painted in the main color, but they have inclusions in the form of specks, spots or stripes of a different color

- drapanki - tinted in one color, but the pattern on them is scratched out by hand

— Easter eggs - have an ornamental or plot design, hand-painted with paints or painted in a special way.

So how can you beautifully design this Easter symbol and show your creativity?

Painting in onion skins

The most popular coloring method is using onion peels. Our great-grandmothers used this method of coloring, and probably their great-grandmothers too. This is a very simple and affordable method that allows you to achieve a range of colors from light yellow to dark brown. The more husks you take for coloring, the darker the color you will get. The intensity of the coloring also makes its own adjustments to the shade.

And if you use various devices, you can get not only the intended color, but also a pattern.

Dyeing in onion skins

1. Place the husks in a saucepan and add water. Cook it over low heat for 30-40 minutes.

2. Turn off the heat, cover with a lid and leave to steep for about 1 hour.

3. Remove the eggs from the refrigerator in advance and let them sit at room temperature for 2 hours.

4. Strain the broth, freeing it from the husk, and add salt. Place eggs in it and cook for 7-10 minutes.

5. Remove them with a spoon and cool them in running cold water.

6. To obtain a more saturated color, they can be returned to the infusion of the husks and kept there until the desired color.

7. Dry and grease with gauze soaked in vegetable oil.

To obtain a rich red-brown color, you need to take the peels of 8-10 onions and fill them with two glasses of water.

There are different types of onions, and their skins come in different colors from light yellow to dark brown. Depending on this, you can also get different colors.

Using this you can color your samples in a very beautiful way.

Marble painting method

1. Prepare husks of different colors, cut them randomly into various geometric shapes, no more than 1 cm in size. Cut plain paper in the same way.

2. Mix the husks and paper.

3. Moisten eggs at room temperature with water and roll in the husks and paper.

4. Prepare a nylon stocking or gauze in advance. Cut it into squares 15 x 15 cm, so that you can put the product to be painted in them.

5. Put them in gauze. Tie the edges of the gauze tightly or secure with threads so that the husk fits snugly against the walls of the shell. The denser the pattern, the clearer the pattern.

6. Place the remaining husks in a saucepan, fill it with water and add 1-2 tablespoons of salt. Place eggs in a saucepan, put on heat, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and cook for 35-40 minutes.

7. Take them out with a spoon and place them under running cold water. Remove the nylon.

8. Dry and grease with gauze soaked in vegetable oil.

Marble dyeing method using onion peels and brilliant green

1. Prepare onion skins. If you have peels of different colors, this will give the best “marbling” effect. Chop the husks as finely as possible. There should be a lot of husks.

2. Moisten the main product at room temperature with water and cover generously with husk. At first, you can simply roll them in, and then apply them with your hands.

3. Wrap it very tightly with gauze or nylon, tie the ends with thread.

4. Pour a glass of water into the pan, add a tablespoon of salt and pour in a bottle of brilliant green.

5. Place eggs with shells in a saucepan. They must be completely hidden under water. If there is not enough water, you can add it.

6. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 7-10 minutes.

7. Rinse under running water. Then remove the gauze and rinse again.

8. Dry and grease with gauze and sunflower oil. Polish and place on a plate.

I really like this method and use it often. And especially for you, we made a video on this topic, which we are happy to offer you for viewing.

I tried to tell and show everything in great detail so that anyone who takes on this task will get only an excellent result.

In onion peel with a pattern

An interesting pattern can be obtained using the same onion skins and rice. We will get so-called specks. How to do it?

1. Moisten eggs at room temperature with water.

2. Apply dry rice to them and wrap tightly with nylon or gauze, as in the previous version.

3. Place the onion skins in a saucepan, add water and salt. Place the prepared samples in it, put it on the fire, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and cook for 35-40 minutes.

4. Take them out with a spoon and place them under running cold water. Remove the nylon.

5. Dry and grease with gauze soaked in vegetable oil.

In onion peel with lace pattern

Drawings can be made using various plants, scrap materials or lace fabric. For example, people are very fond of such designs as twigs and leaves.

1. Prepare sprigs of dill, parsley leaves, small leaves from other plants and blades of grass. You can make cut out figures from paper. The lace pattern turns out very beautiful. This painting technique also uses adhesive tape. Various figures are cut out and glued. Or the design is applied using wax.

2. Moisten eggs at room temperature with water.

3. In random order, as your imagination dictates, apply a drawing using the prepared material.

4. Wrap them tightly with nylon or gauze.

5. Place onion peels in a saucepan, fill it with water and add 1-2 tbsp. spoons of salt. Place eggs in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and cook for 35-40 minutes.

6. Remove them with a spoon and place under running cold water. Remove the nylon.

7. Dry and grease with gauze soaked in vegetable oil.

Place on a plate and place on the table.

In onion peel with a pattern

Patterns on an egg can be created in several ways.

1. For example, by wrapping several rubber bands around it for money. You will get strips of different widths. And if you change the position of the rubber bands and alternately paint the surface with dyes of different colors, you will get multi-colored stripes. You need to paint from light to dark tone.

2. You can wind the threads in the same way. And then dip them into the dye solution.

3. Or stick long narrow strips of tape.

4. Beautiful patterns are obtained by wrapping the shell with lace and then holding it in an onion solution.

How to dye eggs with natural dyes

It is believed that using natural dyes is better than artificial ones. And you don’t even have to explain why. The word “natural” says it all. And although I do not believe that artificial food colors are harmful to eat, if I have to choose between them, I always choose natural ones.

As you know, many plants, fruits and vegetables have a natural pigment that easily colors some things. And at all times people have used this effect.

Let's look at what they are and how you can use them to achieve a more saturated color.

Onion peel. When dyed, it gives a rich palette from pale yellow to a beautiful, rich dark brown color. We discussed in detail how to paint above.
Beetroot juice. Thanks to it, you can get a color from pale pink to burgundy.

To dye it this color, grate the beets, add water and boil for 20-30 minutes. Strain the resulting broth, add a few tablespoons of vinegar and a little salt. Then let it cool a little and place the eggs in it. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes, periodically checking the color. Then let it brew.

Spinach. When used, a bright, rich green color is obtained. We prepare a decoction in the same way and boil eggs in it.

To prepare the infusion, you just need to boil the chopped spinach for 30-40 minutes. Then place the samples in a slightly cooled infusion.

Birch leaves. Thanks to the decoction and infusion of either fresh or dry birch leaves, you can also get a beautiful green color.

Pour boiling water over them, let them simmer over low heat until the solution becomes rich in color, then turn off the heat and leave the leaves in the water for another 30 minutes. Then dip the samples prepared for painting into the cooled solution and cook after boiling for 10 minutes.

Nettle. It will also give a green color when dyed.
Lemon. Thanks to the infusion of lemon peel, you can get different shades of yellow.
Chamomile. Will give beautiful and very delicate shades of yellow.
Turmeric and saffron. Will give a wonderful sunny orange color.
Orange. Its crusts, infused in a decoction, will give a magnificent golden-orange color.
Red cabbage. When preparing a decoction and dyeing eggs it will give a blue color.
Coffee. Its infusion will give warm beige shades.

You can also color using raspberry juice, blueberries, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries. Or try it in infused black tea.

For all of the above natural dyes, one color scheme applies. Here she is.

Universal coloring method for all natural dyes

1. Pour cold water into a saucepan, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of vinegar. Place the product there, which will be a natural dye.

2. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat, cover with a lid and let brew for 30-40 minutes.

3. Place eggs at room temperature into the cooled broth. Bring to a boil over low heat. Cook for 15-30 minutes until desired color.

4. Remove them with a spoon and cool under running water.

5. If you want to achieve a more intense color, then put them back into the decoction. Leave for a longer time, maybe even overnight.

The fact is that natural pigments are less active, and therefore dyeing takes longer than usual.

6. Then dry and grease with vegetable oil.

Then place on a plate or in a basket and serve.

How to dye eggs with dyes at home

You can also paint eggs at home using paint that is sold in the store. Now you can buy it for every taste. Among the huge offer you can find a palette of only 4 colors, but you can also purchase it with a richer range of colors. I've seen packages with flowers in up to 15 different shades.

As a rule, all packages contain instructions for use. You should read it carefully and follow the instructions provided. Basically the recommendations are:

The paint should be diluted in a small amount of water immediately before use.
dilute it in small portions, since under the influence of light and air it quickly loses its properties
do not store after use
When interacting with it, use rubber gloves to avoid staining the skin of your hands.

By following the instructions, you will receive paints of various colors. If you keep the eggs in the dye for less time, the color will be more delicate, and if longer, it will be more saturated.

But with such dyes you can also decorate Easter eggs in a very original way!

Marble method without brilliant green

For this method you need to have food coloring.

1. First you need to boil and then paint the eggs in bright light colors. Good results come from red, yellow and orange.

2. Then you should dry them.

3. Now we dilute dark colors with water - blue, green, purple. Each color is in a separate container.

4. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to each color. Run a toothpick through the oil to create oil tracks. The more there are, the better.

5. Dip each prepared specimen into a dark color only once. Use gloves for this. Then dry and grease with vegetable oil.

There are other, no less interesting and creative ways to decorate Easter eggs. From the simplest decoration with beads, ribbons, fabrics to the famous Faberge eggs. Some of them are made for eating, and some for admiring.

And some for both. And let's look at just such interesting ways.

How to paint eggs in an interesting way

If you use several colored dyes and do not dip the egg completely into them, but only half, or 1/3, then you can apply several layers of paint. And this way you can set absolutely any colors, including rainbow ones.

The only thing to remember is that the paint must be allowed to dry after each applied layer.

To do this, you need to prepare either a grate or some kind of stand, on which we will lay out the partially painted products.

Since this process is not fast, you need to stock up on time and patience, but the result will be simply excellent. And everyone will certainly ask how you achieved such a wonderful and original result.

Or you can use the following method to obtain a rainbow color.

Everything turns out very beautifully, quite simply and quickly!

And you must admit, any housewife would want to have such beauty on the table!

Seven original coloring methods

1. In order to get patterns from stripes of white and color that combine with each other, you can stick thin strips of tape on the eggs in a random order. After finishing the painting process and cooling, remove the tape and beautiful geometric patterns will appear to our attention.

2. Thinner strips can be obtained by using rubber bands for money, as we did when dyeing with onion skins.

3. And when sticking rice, we get bright colorful speckles. (the method is also described for coloring with onion skins)

4. Beautiful specks can be easily obtained with a toothbrush. To do this, you must first set the basic tone, and then use a brush to spray drops on them. This procedure can leave a lot of splashes on the table, so take care of this in advance and cover it with napkins.

5. And if you melt the wax and draw patterns or some kind of design on the shell, and then dip them in the dye, you can get magnificent beautiful samples that will decorate any holiday table.

It is important here that the paint is not hot, otherwise the wax will melt and the drawing will be blurred or completely invisible.

6. And the next method has recently become very popular. This is also an option for marbling and newspaper is used as items to help with this. It breaks into small pieces. After which the eggs are placed in a piece of nylon, and newspaper is poured inside, like onion skins. Then the nylon needs to be tied tightly and left to cook.

After they are cooked, cool them as usual and then remove the nylon and remove the paper. The letters of the newspaper text will remain on the shell.

The method is effective, but I don’t use it, as I don’t really want to cook a food product with printing ink.

7. Samples with a volumetric, so-called 3D effect look very nice. This is also not difficult to do. As usual, we color it, either with natural or artificial food coloring, and dry it. Meanwhile, take 200 - 250 grams of powdered sugar and mix it with plain water until it becomes mushy. Place the sugar mass in a pastry syringe and apply beautiful three-dimensional patterns.

It turns out just great.

Decoupage with napkins

Recently, this technique has become incredibly popular in various fields of creativity. She didn't ignore Easter crafts either.

When you watch such a video, you immediately want to leave everything you’re doing and take up such a wonderful form of creativity as decoupage.

The only thing I would like to draw your attention to is: choose napkins with a small pattern that suits the occasion, and then success is guaranteed. Such beauties usually sell like hot cakes.

By the way, this recipe uses egg white as glue. Gelatin can also be used. To do this, fill it with a small amount of water, let it swell slightly, then drain off the excess water. Then heat it and allow it to completely dissolve. The glue is ready. Arm yourself with a brush, take a suitable napkin and create beauty.

Marble staining with nail polish

Another interesting way to paint using multi-colored nail polishes. The technique of water manicure is used.

1. Boil white eggs.

2. Pour water at room temperature into a bowl. Drip nail polish into it. You can use one, two or more colors.

3. When using several colors, they should be dripped one by one into the center.

4. Using varnish, use a toothpick to draw designs in the form of abstractions, lines, cobwebs or flowers.

5. Put on gloves, take a sample and dip it first on one side, then on the other. Let dry.

This method is interesting both in terms of design and in terms of creativity. The copies are original and beautiful. But remember that varnish is a chemical compound, not a food coloring. Therefore, it may make sense to use the other methods listed above.

Or you can simply use the same nail polish to draw shapes on the shell. There is also room for your imagination to run wild.

How to dye eggs in fabric

If you know that you have a fabric that has an unstable color, and in simple terms, it fades, then by wrapping an egg in it, you can dye it. For this purpose, you need to have samples with a white shell.

1. Wrap the prepared sample tightly in a shedding cloth. Tie the edges with thread.

2. Place it in cold water, add salt, bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes.

3. Drain the hot water and fill the finished product with cold water. When it cools down, remove the cloth. Dry and grease with vegetable oil.

Lace can be used in the same way. In this case, a beautiful and original lace pattern will appear on the surface to be painted.

Why are eggs painted for Easter?

Many people ask the question: “Why should they be painted for Easter?” The answer to this question should be sought back in the prehistoric period.

At all times, eggs have been given great importance in absolutely all cultures. It was considered a symbol of rebirth, the spring Sun, which carries light, warmth, Life in all its manifestations, deliverance from winter shackles and darkness. Transition from non-existence to existence.

It was presented as gifts to the pagan ancient gods, and later they began to give it to their loved ones and friends. It is known that already in Ancient Egypt there was a tradition of dyeing eggs. This was done during the Nile flood. This event was the most important in the life of the people, because the river brought life to people. Therefore, they waited for him every year, like some kind of miracle. And when the spill happened, there were great celebrations. Painted eggs were exchanged and hung in temples and homes.

In the Indian Vedas, the god Brahma hatched from the Golden Egg.

In the East, there are legends that say that the world originated from Chaos, which was located in a huge egg. Therefore, to this day they attach great importance to it there.

In ancient burials of completely different cultures, eggs are found, both natural and made from different materials. There are also painted ones among them. All the mythologies of the world keep legends associated with it as a symbol of life, renewal, the source of origin of everything that exists in this world.

They are also one of the main attributes of Christian Easter. According to ancient church tradition, the first Easter egg was presented by Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene to the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Krashenki are considered in Christian culture to be a symbol of the resurrection of Christ. Russian folk legends tell that at the moment of the Resurrection of Christ, the stones on Calvary turned into red eggs.

By the way, everyone probably knows that they can be left until next year, using them in the treatment of various diseases, getting rid of the evil eye and damage. I always leave one, the most beautiful, untouched. And although we are not treated with its help, much less remove the damage, it lies in our house until next Easter. This is a custom passed down from my grandmother.

Well, that's probably all!

Today I tried to tell you as fully as possible about the methods of coloring Easter eggs. Knowing these basic methods, and including imagination, based on them, you can come up with other, no less interesting methods.

And now I want to wish you peace, prosperity, goodness! And also warmth, light, life without disease and sadness! If you wish all this on the eve or day of Easter, and eat a couple of painted Easter eggs, then everything will certainly come true!

Good health to everyone! And also Happy Easter to you! Christ is Risen!!!