How to Make Crayon Egg Candles

Last Updated: June 29, 2021

Easter is a prime time to add pops of color to your decor around the house. Making crayon egg candles are a colorful and creative craft that results in the perfect spring decoration. It's also a fun activity for the kids.

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Preparing the Eggs

Wash the eggs thoroughly with warm water to prevent food borne illness.
Using a thumbtack, poke a hole through the top and bottom of each egg. Your grip should be fairly loose so that the egg does not break. The hole should be about the size of the top of the thumbtack.

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Place your mouth on one end and blow until the eggs are completely empty.
Place the eggs into a bowl of warm soapy water so that they fill. Once the eggs are filled, blow through each egg to empty them.
Place the eggs in the refrigerator for about 2 days to allow them to completely dry.

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Preparing the Wax

This will allow them to melt faster and have an even consistency. Use about 3 ounces of paraffin wax per egg.
Each color crayon should have its own container.
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Melt the wax and crayons in a double boiler set up. The paraffin wax will turn clear.
- Fill a pot up with water
- Place the plastic containers of wax and crayons in the water so that they float
- Bring the water to a boil
Using a glass thermometer, make sure the paraffin wax is at 125 °F (51.7 °C) or more.
Pour the melted paraffin wax directly to the melted crayon.

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Filling the Egg

Trim the wick so that there is at least half an inch sticking out from each side.
This allows the egg to not leak by having a solid seal.
Using a funnel, overfill the eggs to assure they are filled to full capacity.
As the wax starts to cool, you'll notice the egg is no longer filled to full capacity. You'll need to refill the eggs about 3-4 times.
Place the eggs in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours to allow the wax to completely cool.

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Peeling the Eggs

This can be done by knocking the eggs on a counter or hitting them all around with a spoon or other utensils.
If the shells are sticking to the wax, use a knife to peel it off.
Use a hair dryer on low heat to just slightly melt the wax. Rub your finger over the wax to give it a shine finish.
This will flatten down the bottom allowing it to stand on its own.

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Can I just use the crayon and not add extra wax? And would I be able to melt an old, smaller candle and use the wax from that?

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Yes, that is an excellent way to reuse old crayons. You could melt an old, smaller candle as well, but I would recommend cutting it up and substituting it for paraffin wax.

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Before blowing into the egg, stick a toothpick through the egg to break the yolk. This will allow the inside of the eggs to come out easier.

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If you are only using one color for the eggs, place the paraffin wax and crayons in the same plastic container before melting them. This will make mixing them easier and save time.

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Warnings

Although the plastic containers do not get hot from the double boiler, steam can get hot enough to burn skin. Be cautious.

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Salmonella lives on the shells of raw eggs, so make sure to wash the eggs thoroughly.

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Things You'll Need

Eggs
Crayons
Paraffin Wax
Small Plastic Containers
Cooking Pot
Candle Wicks
Play-Doh
Funnel
Glass Thermometer

How to Make Crayon Egg Candles

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Preparing the Eggs

Preparing the Wax

Filling the Egg

Peeling the Eggs

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