I've been wanting to make these gorgeous hot rocks that Blair did with her kids for a while now, but we're waiting for the snow to melt so we can go rock hunting. In the meantime, I thought we'd give it a try on hard-boiled eggs instead! We hadn't done any egg-dying for the Equinox, so these were a quick remedy ;)
We hard-boiled the eggs first, then put them in a 350 degree oven to keep them hot. You must use tongs or a hot pad to remove them as they get VERY hot to touch. It was easiest to rest the hot eggs on the empty egg carton to keep them from rolling around.
We focused mostly on the "upside" of the egg since it's awkward, hot and messy to pick it up too much. It's very satisfying to see the crayons melt as they touch the egg, not to mention the nostalgic smell of warm, waxy crayons! I shaved some of the crayons with a paring knife and the kids used the shavings to sprinkle on top.
After they've completely cooled, you can give them a coat of Mod Podge to keep that "just melted" wax look ;)
Amaizing! The green one is WOW - thanks for the idea, i'll definately try it!
Posted by: Mili | April 22, 2011 at 02:02 AM
I'm impressed! Really good idea. Yesterday I colored part of the eggs, but tomorrow I'll try this one too for the rest!
Posted by: Milena | April 22, 2011 at 01:59 AM
Hi there;
I was trying to find your email address to let you know that we featured these great hot rock eggs in our recent Easter roundup for this year! Here's the link:
http://www.parentmap.com/family-fun/holiday-fun/15-fantastic-ideas-for-dyeing-and-decorating-easter-eggs
Email me if you'd like a web badge. Thanks for being awesome! :)
Posted by: Jen B. | March 24, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Sorry for asking a clueless question but wouldn't these rot? LOL Do you eat them? Leave them out? Toss them after making them and taking pictures? Just wondering! I love the idea!
Posted by: A Magical Childhood | March 21, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Great eggs!!!!Wanderful Idee,e like it!!!
Posted by: ROXANA | March 14, 2010 at 01:34 AM
How fun! Loved this idea so much I had to share it at my page! Thanks!
Kisses from Nydia.
Posted by: Nydia | April 07, 2009 at 12:07 PM
What great eggs! I would love to try them but don't think the 4 yo would do well with the heat. I'll defin be saving for when she gets a little older. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Karen Hartzell | April 07, 2009 at 06:14 AM
Hi
I am Amna, from UAE. I really liked those colorful, cheerful, happy eggs. you are so creative.
I am muslim, and we do not celebrate easter, but those eggs can be used to break routines from time to time.
my son will love them.
thank you for posting such an amazing idea.
Posted by: Amna | February 09, 2009 at 09:01 AM
What a beautiful effect..think we'll have to try this next Easter..and the Easter baskets look incredible! :O)
Posted by: Gina | April 01, 2008 at 04:42 AM
Those are the most beautiful eggs.
Posted by: mary | March 31, 2008 at 07:42 AM
wow. I so want to do this and blow out the insides as Allison wrote. Your Easter pictures are so beautiful.
Posted by: Madeline | March 27, 2008 at 06:59 PM
And yet another fabulous idea! I'm hooked. I wonder if this would work if you blew out the insides. (?) Maybe make them into ornaments or something of the like.
Posted by: Allison Fouse | March 24, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Wow, cool idea!! We'll try it this weekend.
Happy Equinox! It's snowing here....grrrr!!! but i'm not bitter! :)
Posted by: kate | March 20, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Oh, I think I see a kid craft in the near future. These are lovely - so bright and cheerful.
Posted by: Ellen | March 20, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Those are beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 20, 2008 at 07:48 AM
I love it! We'll have to try this, too!
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | March 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM