The Eggs
The first thing you need is either hard boiled or blown eggs.
Hard boiled eggs. If you intent to eat them keep them refrigerated. Note: Eggs are not safe to eat if they have been left out or are painted with acrylic paints.
Blown eggs. They are much more fragile and harder for young kids to handle. I would not advise to use blown eggs with young kids.
Crepe Paper Dye
Food Coloring Dye
Wax Crayon Eggs
Sponge Painted Eggs
Crepe Paper Dye
You need:
- Different color crepe paper
- Hot water
- Small bowls or cups
- Slotted spoon
- Cooking oil
- Soft cloth
Soak crepe paper in hot water in individual bowls or cups for each color. Add eggs and allow to sit in water until he desired color is achieved. Remove with slotted spoon and allow to dry. Polish with small amount of cooking oil and soft cloth.
Food Coloring Dye
You need:
- Food coloring
- Hot water
- White vinegar
- Small bowls or cups
- Slotted spoon
- Cooking oil
- Soft cloth
For each color measure 1/4 tsp. food coloring in small bowl. Add 3/4 cup hot water and 1 tbsp. white vinegar to each color. Add eggs and allow to sit until they are the desired color. Remove with slotted spoon. Polish dry eggs with small amount of cooking oil and soft cloth.
Wax Crayon Eggs
You need:
- Wax crayons
- Paper towels
- Egg dyes in different colors
- Slotted spoon
- Cooking oil
- Soft cloth
Draw crayon patter on hard boiled egg. Dip egg in dark colored dye. Keep egg in dye until desired color is reached. Remove with slotted spoon and place in 200 degree F oven for a few minutes until wax is melted. Wipe with paper towel. Variation: Dip egg again in lighter dye to fill in pattern where wax was. Polish finished eggs with cooking oil and soft cloth.
Sponge Painted Eggs
You need:
- Liquid tempra paint or liquid egg color
- Paper cups (for each color)
- Small pieces of foam or sponge
- Clothes pins (for each color)
- Egg cups
Place hard boiled in egg cups. Partially fill paper cups with different colors of paint. Use closepin as handle and clip a piece of sponge to a clothes pin and dip into paper cups. Lightly dab the sponge over the top half of the egg. Let dry. Turn egg over and repeat procedure. Let the egg dry completely.
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