Supplies. This is what you'll need to make watercolor Easter eggs using markers: Crayola Markers: the classic markers work better than washable ones, generic markers also work. Ziplock sandwich bags: you can reuse one bag for multiple eggs.
We love new and exciting ways to use Crayola products! Eggs that have been decorated with our products are not recommended for consumption, since art materials are not food-grade.
Washable markers are such an easy and accessible way to decorate easy eggs. No need to run to the store- chances are you've already got everything you need!
Don't just color your Easter eggs--customize the design with Wilton FoodWriter® edible color markers! These food-safe markers are available in neon and primary color sets that give you the variety you need to bring eggs out of their shells!
Eggs can be decorated with magic markers, paint, glitter, or even sequins. And if you are dyeing the eggs, wash them in a mild detergent solution before decorating to give a light oil coating to help color adhere more evenly. But be sure to use a food-safe dye.
Sharpie Dyeing Tips:
Cover your egg completely with Sharpie marker ~ We found the the more colorful the egg the better the result. Drip the rubbing alcohol very slowly ~ This will allow the alcohol to bleed, blend and create beautiful patterns with the Sharpie marker. Make sure the room is well ventilated!
You could eat your creations if they're refrigerated promptly after dying, but most people tend to leave the eggs in baskets for guests to marvel at. If bacteria does grow, and you contract a foodborne illness, symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or flu-like symptoms, according to the FDA.
Use markers.
You can try permanent markers, like Sharpies, or if you have children, you can use non-toxic markers. Using different colors, write on the eggs and draw designs. You can write on undyed eggs or colored eggs. You may want to write on the eggs in sections and let the colors dry before moving on.
Designed for marking on food contact surfaces used in processing, transporting, or holding food products, such as parts of machinery or equipment where meat or poultry would be in repeated or continuous contact.
Use a white or light colored crayon to write initials or draw zigzags, swirls or pictures on eggs. 3 Mix 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 10 to 20 drops food color in a cup to achieve desired colors. Repeat for each color. Dip hard-cooked eggs in dye for about 5 minutes.
All Crayola and Silly Putty products have been evaluated by an independent toxicologist and found to contain no known toxic substances in sufficient quantities to be harmful to the human body, even if ingested or inhaled.
For eggs with ink-stamped dates: Boiling the eggs fades the dates. If you don't want to keep on boiling them until the dates finally fade away (which will turn the yolks an ugly shade of green), rub the dates with vinegar. Just be prepared because this process can take about two minutes per egg.
3 Mix 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 10 to 20 drops food color in a cup to achieve desired colors. Repeat for each color. Dip hard-cooked eggs in dye for about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon, wire egg holder or tongs to add and remove eggs from dye.
Add food coloring to a dried out marker tip.
Dip the tip of your marker in the food coloring, allowing the coloring to soak up into the tip. Then, tap the marker allowing any excess coloring to fall off the tip. Continue to draw on your food until you get streaks again, then repeat the process.
Non-toxic and odourless, the ink in these Puracycle black markers make them safe for use in meal prep areas. They can withstand hot and cold water as well as steam and condensation - perfect for writing labels for your food containers or bottles that need to be hygienic and last long.
To create the colors, simmer beets, blueberries, or other natural ingredients in a cup of water with a dash of vinegar. For the richest color, leave the eggs soaking in the dye overnight in the refrigerator. For subtler results, soak them just a few minutes.
Use regular crayons, not the washable type. a.) White crayon - white crayon is popularly used for doing crayon resist art. The seemingly invisible white outlines drawn on a white surface such as paper or eggs are later "magically" revealed when the surface is dyed or painted over with colors.
Dyed eggs, like all boiled eggs, can be stored for up to a week in the refrigerator and are safe to eat as long as they were colored with food-safe dyes and food colorings, according to the American Egg Board.
Place a single layer of eggs in a saucepan. Add cold water to come at least 1 inch above the eggs. Cover and bring the water to a boil; turn off the heat. Let the eggs stand covered in the hot water for 15 minutes for large eggs, 12 minutes for medium, and 18 minutes for extra large.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 4 Tbsp paprika and white vinegar, and mix until combined. Pour the mixture into a jar and let cool to room temperature. Add an egg and soak until you are happy with the color.
While Sharpie markers are AP-certified non-toxic, we do not recommend using them on areas of items that may come in contact with food or the mouth. Sharpie has not been tested as an oven proof product and should not be used anywhere where a consumer could possibly ingest the ink.