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Three eggs decorated with gold leaf patches: one blue, one pink, and one turquoise, are set against a white background. Scattered gold leaf pieces are around them.
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Gold Foil Easter Eggs

These beautiful gold foil Easter eggs are easier than they look and make the perfect decor for the holidays.
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Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Color your Easter eggs. I like to use rich, dark colors so that the gold foil stands out more. You may also want to find something to prop your egg on. I used a roll of washi tape but you could also cut up a toilet paper tube or use a napkin holder.
    Gold leaf flakes in a plastic bag, a black jar labeled "adhesive size," and a purple egg in a holder on a white surface.
  • Dab glue in little spots around the egg, a few spots at a time. Place foil over the glue. Be careful not to get this glue on your fingers because it’s VERY sticky and takes awhile to get off. The glue also warns to avoid contact with skin.
    A purple egg with gold leaf decoration sits next to a brush, black paint jar, and gold leaf sheets on a white surface.
  • Cover your egg in gold flakes, using as many or few as you like. Set aside to dry for a couple hours. You may still have some gold that isn’t completely stuck to the egg. Once dry, take a clean paintbrush and brush over the gold to remove loose pieces.
    Three eggs painted in blue, purple, and pink with gold leaf accents on a light background, surrounded by scattered gold leaf pieces.

Notes

I would not use boiled eggs because I'm not sure they'd be safe to eat after painting the glue on the egg. I blew out these eggs to hollow them but you can also use craft eggs. The great part about not using actual boiled eggs is that you can use these eggs as Easter decor for years to come!