Yes, you read that right! Here, we show you how to transform a potato into a super cool Easter egg stamper. Kids can then use that stamper to make and decorate Easter eggs! Read on for the easy tutorial.
Are you ready to turn a potato into an Easter egg?
Easter Egg Stamping Craft
Materials- A potato
- A knife
- Paint
- Paper
- A plate
Method
- Begin by cutting a potato in half.
- Now, very carefully cut sections from the fleshy side of the potato, continuing to slowly remove sections until you are happy with the potato stamper design.
- Repeat this process for the other half of the potato, creating a varying design if desired.
Decorating Easter Eggs with a Potato
- Have kids dip the potato stampers into paint.
- They can alternatively use a brush to paint the stamper.
- Once the stamp is covered in paint stamp the potato onto paper.
- Repeat this process, creating different designs and effects with the stamps until you are all out of paint.
- Allow kids artwork 4-6 hours to fully dry.
Extend the Fun
- Use cookie cutters to make other types of potato stampers.
- Use neon paint to make glowing stamper art.
- See what other fruits and vegetables you can turn into stampers.
- With a bit of creativity the possibilities are endless!
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