I was browsing the seasonal aisle at Target and spotted the most beautiful pastel nonpareil sprinkles. Naturally I bought them—and immediately covered eggs with them. After all, sprinkles are the new glitter. These sprinkle-covered Easter eggs are delicate but incredibly pretty. Here’s how to make your own.
Supplies
Pastel nonpareil sprinkles (found at Target)
Hard-boiled eggs (or use styrofoam or craft eggs if you prefer)
Tacky glue
Small paintbrush
Spoon
Step-by-step
Begin by pouring your sprinkles into a medium bowl. Squeeze a line of tacky glue onto a piece of freezer or wax paper. Using the paintbrush, apply an even layer of glue to half the egg. Immediately dip that glued half into the bowl of sprinkles and press gently so the sprinkles adhere. Repeat for the other half.
Once the entire egg is covered, use the spoon to firmly press the sprinkles into the glue, working around the curve of the egg. This “sealing” step helps prevent sprinkles from falling off. If you skip it, the sprinkles will be much more likely to loosen.
Let the egg sit in the bowl of sprinkles until the glue has set enough that the sprinkles hold. A large bowl lets you work on several eggs at once. When the sprinkles are mostly secure, gently lift the egg and allow it to finish drying on a wire rack or another protected surface.
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Note: These eggs are decorative only. The glue makes them inedible, so do not eat them. Discard any leftover sprinkles that have touched the glue. Handle the finished eggs gently—they’re lovely, but fragile.
For more Easter DIY projects, check your favorite craft sources.