Luster Splatterware Easter Eggs

To get the look of luster splatterware, drop a teaspoon or so of extra virgin olive oil into your dye, then dip, dry, and rub edible luster dust for a shimmer.

If you want to try a new Easter egg decorating technique, consider one that blends vintage charm with modern shimmer. Luster splatterware Easter eggs take inspiration from the speckled patterns of classic enamelware and feature a distinctive marbled finish, thanks to one surprising ingredient: a splash of olive oil. With just a few kitchen staples and a touch of edible luster dust, you can create a stunning effect that's both festive and fun. We'll guide you through each step to help you achieve this eye-catching look.

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Credit: Lennart Weibull

What You'll Need

Materials

  • Eggs
  • Powdered dye
  • Olive oil
  • Cotton swabs
  • Face tissues
  • Distilled white vinegar
  • Edible luster dust
  • Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Wipe room-temperature hard-cooked or blown-out white eggs with distilled white vinegar; dry thoroughly. Dye pink following egg-dye manufacturer's instructions. Remove from dye bath; gently dab with a paper towel and let dry completely.

  2. Apply a bit of olive oil to a paper towel; rub onto dyed eggs. Use a cotton swab to dab a little pink edible luster dust onto egg; rub with a facial tissue to coat.

  3. To create splattered eggs, wipe more room-temperature hard-cooked or blown-out white eggs with vinegar; dry thoroughly. Prepare pink dye bath according to manufacturer's instructions, ideally in a shallow bowl with a flat bottom.

  4. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to dye bath; let it work itself into small bubbles (this will take a few minutes); do not swirl. Add up to 1 teaspoon more oil, if needed. (Don't add too much, or the bubbles will be too large for the pattern to work. But if bubbles are tiny, add a bit more.) Carefully place an egg in bath; roll until all parts are covered by dye.

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