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!
For the last few years, we've been finding more and more Easter egg decorating ideas that skip the traditional dip and dye, and go straight to Sharpies. What's cool for us as parents is that not only is there less mess, but what kids don't jump at the chance to get a Sharpie in their hands?
I would suggest fully covering your whole egg in sharpie markers. After you have your design, slowing drip rubbing alcohol onto the egg. The colors with mix, blend and drip leaving behind a beautiful pattern. No two eggs will come out looking the same.
The Prismacolor markers we used worked great, but most types of markers should work just fine as long as you let them dry as you work your way around the egg. We loved the watercolor look some of these had when they dried! We also drew on a few with a Sharpie, and they worked great too.
Use paint pens to decorate Easter Eggs!
Our favorite pastel paint pens are water-based, non-toxic, and easy to use! We found that the extra fine-tip paint pens were best for detail work and coloring small spaces, while metallic brush paint pens made it easier to shade large areas and paint eggs one or two solid colors.
For kids, be sure to use non-toxic, water-soluble markers. Adults can experiment with permanent markers to create intricate patterns and outlines.
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.
First, stick stickers to the hard-boiled eggs in a variety of patterns. Then you can add drawings, scribbles, and designs with Sharpie markers.
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.
If coloring hard boiled eggs you'll want to get them out of the fridge an hour or so before you're ready to start coloring them. Cold eggs in a warm room sweat. And sweaty, damp eggs will not accept the marker.
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.
Food coloring: Liquid food color works best for dyeing eggs. Snag any brand and colors you love most. White vinegar: The second ingredient for homemade egg dye is plain white vinegar. You don't want to use any other fancy vinegar options.
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.
Use a Safe Dye
We know it's tempting to grab any old paint to decorate eggs. But, those who are interested in eating their painted Easter eggs should opt for either traditional food-safe dye or natural dye instead. This way, no chemicals or harmful substances will seep into the egg or come into contact while you snack.
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.
It is safe to eat painted easter eggs as long as no heavy paints are used. Kids markers, which are formulated to be non-toxic, special egg dyes, watercolors and finger paints are all safe to use according to the Netherlands Nutrition centre. You should avoid heavy paints like interior paints, wall paint, or car paint.
You can draw on the egg with quite a bit of pressure without breaking the egg – you're more likely to break your pencil lead before you'd ever break the eggshell. Choose a colored pencil and begin coloring an area.
Skip the messy store-bought dye tablets and mix food coloring, vinegar, and water to create your colorful egg dyes. Next, dip plain eggs in the mixture (the longer you leave them, the deeper the color will be), then store them in the fridge until it's time to whip up a delicious Easter brunch recipe.
Should Hard-Boiled Eggs Be Room Temperature to Color? They should be easy to handle, and there shouldn't be any risk of burning yourself. Letting them cool before coloring will prevent this from happening, but they can be warm or cold without problems.
While you could potentially use any type of paint on eggs, acrylic paint is the easiest to work with and creates vibrant colors. Stencil designs on your eggs or free-hand draw on them. Polka dots, bunnies and fun sayings are always a hit.
You should use warm or hot water.
Warm water helps the dye to absorb better than cooler water. Also, it's recommended that the water should always be warmer than the temperature of the eggs for the same reason.
When marking eggs always use a pencil or wax crayon. Do not use permanent or toxic ink pens or markers. Eggs that are warmed to room temperature should be immediately placed in the incubator.