eggs - 2 ways

Easter is steadily sneaking up upon me.  I've had a couple of ideas running through my head for eggs, so finally put them to the test...and for the most part I would declare them successful.


EGG 1: Pointillism Eggs

Here's how I made them:

+ Rub down hard boiled eggs with vinegar, to prepare the surface for dye.

+ Add a few drops of food coloring (I like the wilton gel colors found at Target) to about 1/2 tsp of water.

+ Using a toothpick, dip and dab.

This takes a while, though it's not as bad as one might guess.  (I turned on my current book on tape - Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm - dabbed away and thoroughly enjoyed myself)

"Ombre-ish" egg

Updated: This might be a great way to introduce pointillist artists such as Georges Seurat. (There's a lot of info here)  Kids could add words or initials and simple images such as crosses, hearts, stars, etc..

EGG 2: Origami Decoupage Eggs

+ Cut shapes from origami paper

+ Slightly water down a bit of white craft glue

+ Make slight cuts in the edge of the shapes so that they will conform to the curve of the egg

+ Apply a thin layer of glue to the egg

+ Place shape, and cover with another thin layer of glue