How to Make Glow in the Dark Easter Eggs

glow in the dark easter eggs

A traditional Easter egg hunt gets a fun twist with these glow in the dark easter eggs. Kids, teens and even adults will love this fun nighttime activity for a new way to search for Easter treats. This is a great idea for an indoor or outdoor egg hunt that will be a great addition to any Easter party or event.

These glow in the dark easter eggs are easy to make and can be reused year after year. To make them, first purchase plastic Easter eggs and then add your desired fillings. You can also find glow sticks at most stores in the dollar section. If you are using real eggs, you can paint them with special egg painting spray that glows under a black light.

Next, use a small amount of glue to seal the eggs shut, then add a few drops of glow stick liquid. Be sure to only use glow sticks that are made specifically for this purpose and are less than 2 inches long, as they are designed to fit inside of the small egg size. You can also use flexible glow bracelets coiled up and placed into the egg for a similar effect, although these may be a bit snug for larger eggs.

Once the eggs are filled and sealed, you can shake them up and give them a quick activation to distribute the glow stick liquid evenly throughout the egg. After they are activated, snap them shut and then tape the tops and bottoms with scotch tape. This will help them keep their shape and ensure they are ready for the egg hunt.

For a fun twist, you can hide some signs with simple riddles written in glow paint. Then, children can get extra prizes if they are able to solve the riddles. This will make the hunt more challenging and also a great way to reward the children for their hard work during the egg hunt.

If you are holding your egg hunt indoors, be sure to place the signs in areas that are safe and away from tripping hazards. You can also use glow sticks to mark the boundaries of your hunt area and make it easier for everyone to see where the eggs are located.

You can also decorate the eggs with letters and numbers using any Siser EasyPSV, which will make it easy to assign each color or design to an age group for a fair hunt. This is a great way to make sure the older kids have their own area and that the younger children are not crowded around any one area.

When it comes to filling the eggs, you can go with candy like jelly beans and M&M’s which will look pretty on the egg and kids will be excited about finding them. However, you can also fill the eggs with non food items that will still be exciting for the hunters to find. Some ideas include stickers, small trinkets and games or even a few pieces of fruit.