Special to OfficialKidsMag.com
Beautifully colored Easter eggs are a fun
holiday tradition in many cultures. Eggs
represent new life and rebirth and are
a sign of spring. Coloring eggs for gifts
or decoration is family activity for many.
This season, try some new tips and tricks
to produce beautiful eggs and make this
tradition even more fun.
• Begin with firm, hard-boiled
eggs. (Have your adult help you with this
part!) Bring a pot of water to a rolling
boil. Then use a large spoon to gently
lower the eggs into the water. Lower
the heat to maintain a simmer and boil
for just about 12 minutes. Transfer the
eggs to a bowl with ice cold water and
let them cool. Allow the eggs to cool
completely before coloring.
• Lay out newspaper or an old
tablecloth to soak up any spills.
Spills are bound to happen, so don't let
them spoil the fun. In addition, empty egg
cartons make ideal drying racks, so do
not discard them.
• Make patterns or other designs
on the eggs. Use a white crayon to
draw on the egg directly. The dye will not
stick to the wax. Or use string, rubber
bands, tape, stickers, or other items to
create your pattern. Dip the egg and then
remove the materials afterward to reveal
the design.
• Swirl a few drops of food
coloring into shaving cream on
a flat surface. Roll the eggs into the
mixture, let dry, and then gently clean to
remove the excess shaving cream. The
result is a marbled effect.
• Recognize that you don't have
to "dye" eggs at all. Use a sponge to
dab on a design. Strips of tissue paper
can be adhered to the egg with glue or
shellac. Submerge the egg in glue and
then coat it in glitter.
Off icialKidsMag.com • APRIL 2019 • 45
Experiment with new Easter egg coloring ideas
