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This tin foil egg printing art project is easy to set up and oh-so-much fun. Just a few basic supplies are needed for this creative spring activity.
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Tin Foil Egg Printing Supplies
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Gather the following supplies for this egg-themed art project:
- tin foil roll (also called aluminum foil)
- water-based marker
- spray bottle
- 8 ½ x 11-inch paper
- scissors
- tray
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Tin Foil Egg Printing Instructions
For this printing art project, first cut eggs from tin foil (commonly called aluminum foil). Select strong tin foil if you have it available. Feel free to download this printable to use as a pattern.
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Next, color a foil egg (a unique, unexpected canvas) with water-based markers. Set out a few decorated eggs to offer inspiration.
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Then place the egg in a low-edged, flat tray and spray it with a small bottle filled with water. Give each area of the egg a little squirt. (Young children will love this step.)
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Afterward, lay an 8 ½ x 11-inch sheet of paper over the wet foil egg and firmly rub over the egg. The marker colors will transfer over to the paper.
Tips: Sturdy paper works best for this activity. Watercolor paper or cardstock is a good choice. In addition, the foil eggs are reusable as a printmaking base if dried with a cloth or paper towel after each use.
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Lastly, cut the printed egg out with scissors after the paper has dried.
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A group of printed eggs would look lovely in a garland or mounted on complementary hues of cardstock.
Some decorated foil eggs could be left as is. The marker colors will dry, and the eggs will look lovely this way, too.
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What do you think of this activity?
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