These “stained glass” Easter eggs are SO PRETTY! Made with simple supplies, this spring craft is a fun and vibrant way to celebrate Easter. The best part? You can achieve a gorgeous stained glass effect with everyday materials!
Using our free printable Easter egg templates, kids and adults alike can create beautiful, sun-catching designs that look amazing in a window. This easy Easter craft is perfect for kids of all ages, and it adds a lovely pop of colour to your DIY Easter decorations!
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How to Make “Stained Glass” Easter Eggs
Materials:
Equipment:
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Trace the Easter egg pattern
- Print a free Easter egg template of your choice. Find a link in the materials list above, with more details found below the tutorial.
- Place a sheet of transparency film over the template. (You can tape it in place if you don’t want it to move.)
- Shake the bottle of black puffy paint well. Use the paint to outline the egg shape and then make the details of the pattern.
- Repeat with a second egg pattern, if desired.Allow to dry, at least 4 hours or, ideally, overnight.
Step 3: Colour between the raised lines
- Colour the different sections of the eggs with permanent marker. You can use all different colours or create a pattern.
- Cut around the egg shapes, about 1/4 inch outside the black line. No need to be super precise, since the outside is clear and can’t be seen.
- Your “stained glass” Easter eggs are complete!
- Now shine a light over your Easter egg craft to see a super cool reflection!
- You can also tape the Easter eggs in the window as DIY suncatchers.You may spot a cool and colourful pattern on your wall or floor as the sunlight shines through!
Helpful Tips:
- Let the Paint Dry Completely: For best results, leave the puffy paint outline to dry overnight. Waiting a few hours may work, but fully dried paint will prevent accidental smudges!
- Customize Your Own Design: For some fun patterns use our free, printable Easter egg templates (see the link below) or use the blank egg outline to freehand your own design with paint or pencil.
- Use the Right Markers: Permanent markers work best for this craft, as washable markers may bead up or smudge on the plastic.
Where can I find templates to make stained glass Easter eggs?
We have 12 free printable Easter egg templates for you, in a variety of sizes. There are 38 printable pages total, making it easy to find the perfect design.
We used the medium sized Easter eggs to make this craft.
Do I have to use puffy paint to make my stained glass Easter eggs?
No, you can also use black glue (a mixture of 1/2 white glue and 1/2 black acrylic paint), which is what we used in our stained glass suncatcher craft. However, black glue is thinner than puffy paint and may be harder to control for fine details.
If you’d rather skip paint altogether and keep this craft low-mess, try cutting an Easter egg outline and decorative shapes from black cardstock or paper. Glue these onto the plastic and colour the sections on the back. This technique works beautifully, as seen in our snowflake suncatchers!
What type of plastic can I use to make Easter egg suncatchers?
We used transparency film (the kind meant for overhead projectors), but you can also use:
- A blank laminating pouch (run through a laminator for stability).
- A plastic folder.
- The flat part of a clamshell package (like those used for fruit and pastries).
There’s something so magical about stained glass crafts, and these DIY Easter egg suncatchers are no exception! Use black puffy paint to outline your design (just like real stained glass windows!), and then colour with permanent markers to create a glowing effect when the sunlight shines through. So cool!
Have fun experimenting with colours and designs to create this unique Easter craft that’ll brighten up both your heart and your home.
Here’s even more DIY suncatcher craft ideas:
“Stained Glass” Snowflake Suncatcher
Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft
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