Non-Traditional Egg Decorating

Here is a different, non traditional way to decorate Easter eggs this year. Have an eggs-traordinary time in the process. You will be using crayons instead of conventional egg dye, coloring right on still-warm hard-boiled eggs. The heat melts the wax, creating smooth swaths of color.

Materials
Eggs
White vinegar
Paper towels
Crayons

Instructions 1) Boil the eggs in a mixture of water and vinegar (about 1 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar for every cup of water) for 10 minutes, then take off the heat.

2) Carefully remove a hot egg (adults such do this step) and let it cool for about 8 minutes. (Leave the others in the water until you're almost ready to decorate them, so they stay warm.)

 3) Holding the egg on a paper towel, draw on the shell with the crayons. To avoid smudging your design when turning the egg, carefully lift it from the paper towel, turn it, then set it back down. Let the design set for about 30 minutes. Get creative with your colors and designs.