Easy Easter
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.
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. Small bowl of Water.
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!
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.
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!
Decorate Easter eggs by drawing on them with wax crayons before dyeing. The areas covered with crayon wax will resist the dye and create wonderful patterns on the Easter eggs.
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.
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 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.
If you plan to eat the eggs, stay away from any chemical dyes, paints, or other egg designs using un-natural techniques. Instead, opt for dyes made with food coloring or natural dyes made from fruits and vegetables.
Use food-safe dyes like food coloring when adorning your edible masterpieces to ensure the eggs are safe. You can concoct your food-safe dye at home with simple ingredients like boiling water, vinegar, and food coloring.
As long as you use food-safe dyes or food coloring in your decorating, the coloring itself will pose no health risks. If you are treating your dyed eggs just like normal hard-boiled eggs, putting them in the fridge after dyeing and then using them for egg salad, you're good to go.
Are Crayola markers suitable for vegans? The answer appears to be no, Crayola Markers aren't suitable for vegans according to Double Checked Vegan, Crayola is 'produced using stearic acid.
Providing you with safe, high quality, and age-appropriate products is our top priority at Crayola. Since our brand's beginning in 1903, we've ensured that our art materials are nontoxic and safe.
Crayola® Markers are made with six components consisting of: a color solution, a porous plastic nib, a plastic barrel, a cotton filament (ink reservoir), an end plug, and a cap. Although specific ingredient information is proprietary, most of the color solutions in Crayola Markers are made from water and dyes.
Here's how: Mix 1 teaspoon vinegar with 1/4 teaspoon of food colouring. Pour the dye into 3/4 of a cup of water. Use a different cup for each dye, and be sure there is enough water in the cup to cover an entire egg.
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.
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.
If You Don't Have Vinegar: Use lemon juice in place of the vinegar, or just leave the vinegar out. Eggs dyed without vinegar will turn out pastel-colored. You need a mild acid, like vinegar or lemon juice to achieve really vibrant colors.