DE102005006957A1 - Method for painting eggs comprises coloring an egg with a paint mixture, applying a covering acid-resistant agent to a partial surface of the egg and etching the painted egg - Google Patents

Abstract

To achieve the object of providing a method for decorating eggs, with which attractive decorations can be achieved, a method is proposed, comprising the steps of dyeing an ice with at least one color mixture, comprising at least one colorant, application of at least one opaque, acid-resistant Means on at least a partial surface of the Eioberfläche and etching of the colored ice.

Description

The The present invention relates to a method for decorating eggs and a set to carry this procedure.

For dyeing Eggs, especially easter eggs, have been two fundamentally different from each other for a long time Various methods known. In one dyeing process eggs are first cooked and subsequently in a dip containing a color mixture containing at least contains a colorant, laid and thus dyed, in the other dyeing process a heat-resistant colorant is already added to the cooking water of the eggs, so that at the same time a coloring can be done. Especially in the field of crafts by means of the cold-dyeing method first described also artistic Pattern applied to both boiled and blown eggs.

In the field of artistic decoration of eggs, the so-called "etching process" is also known. In this case, after application of a basic coloration by means of an etchant, the applied base color is partially removed again. The etchant can be applied, for example, by means of a painting device, so that very beautiful patterns can be achieved here. Such a painting device is known for example from the DE 295 02 925 U1 ,

difficulties always prepares the application of patterns with different shades, in particular problematic the achievement of patterns under simultaneous use of light and dark shades. In the transition areas between brightly colored areas and one Dark hue areas on an egg often occur Mixed colors on which decorated the artistic effect wanted Ice run counter. In addition, those known from the prior art Method for applying more complex Patterns on eggs are generally not applicable to children, in particular the in the etching process used painting equipment a simple application especially for children under six years not allow.

It is therefore an object of the present invention, a method for disposal to provide, by means of which an ornament of eggs with a variety of colors and beautiful Effects is possible.

• – Färben eines Eis mit mindestens einer Farbmischung, umfassend mindestens ein Farbmittel;
• – Aufbringung mindestens eines deckenden, säureresistenten Mittels auf zumindest einer Teilfläche des Eis;
• – Ätzung des gefärbten Eis.

This object is achieved by a method for decorating eggs, comprising the steps

• - dyeing an ice with at least one color mixture comprising at least one colorant;
• - applying at least one opaque, acid-resistant agent on at least a partial surface of the ice;
• - Etching of the colored ice.

By the method according to the invention can advantageously be extremely simple really nice Effects on boiled eggs as well as on blown eggs be achieved. In this case, it is possible in particular, in a multiple advantageous Repetition of the dyeing and the covering step to combine light and dark shades and to arrange them immediately adjacent to each other, so that in the transition areas the formation of mixed colors is well avoided.

in the In accordance with the present invention, a colorant is a soluble, especially in water and non-aqueous solvents, soluble dye or an insoluble one Pigment or a pigment dispersion. Includes the aforementioned Definition are especially natural or synthetic dyes, in particular food dyes, and / or Pigments. The colorant in the context of the present invention can also a mixture of different colorants for producing mixed colors represent. The color mixture in the sense of the present invention comprises in addition to the at least one colorant and the aqueous or non-aqueous solvent optionally other substances such as buffering agents. As a colorant can in the color mixture in particular all known food dyes like Lisamingreen (E 142) or patent blue (E 131) - also used as a mixture become.

The etchant used to etch the at least partially colored egg must be such that it is suitable for loosening the color applied to the egg at least to such an extent that it can be removed from the egg surface by subsequent mechanical treatment. In that regard, the term of removing the color also includes their solution or loosening on the egg surface. The etchant preferably has lime-dissolving properties. The etchant attacks the eggshell itself on its surface and thus loosens the paint on it. However, in the context of the method according to the invention, no detachment of the applied color takes place in those areas which have been covered with the opaque, acid-resistant agent. Accordingly, in addition to its property of dissolving or removing the ink disposed on the surface of the egg, the etchant used must be NEN, which have further property, the opaque, acid-resistant covering or at most only slightly attack. This then makes it possible that in a multiple previous repetition of the dyeing and the covering step, for example, after a yellow color of ice a circular pattern is applied with the opaque, acid-resistant covering, subsequently the egg with a different color, for example, blue, colored and below on the blue-colored surface, for example, with the covering a rectangle is drawn. If such a colored egg is then stained with the caustic and the color is loosened and taken off, a yellow circle and a blue rectangle remain on the egg. If the circle and the rectangle are arranged one above the other, mixed color formation does not take place in the transition areas from the yellow circle to the blue rectangle, at best in very small overlapping areas, so that the effect desired by the user is indeed reliably achieved.

The with the etchant removed color can be completely or only partially removed from the egg surface. following the etching can then further dyeing and / or covering steps each be carried out at the request of the decorating, and then also further etching steps can follow. The coloring the ice in the context of the present invention is advantageously carried out after a cold dyeing process in a dip, so that a complete coloration of the entire egg surface is achieved becomes. This greatly simplifies and makes the process without further ado also for Children under six years applicable. The coloring of the ice cream can as well take place only in subregions of its surface.

The etchant itself may, for example, with the in the DE 295 02 925 U1 However, the application is advantageously carried out by the fact that the entire egg is similar or immersed in the etchant as in the dyeing step. The etchant is preferably liquid, and more preferably a solution of a corrosive compound in water. Optionally, the etchant may contain other additional compounds such as buffering agent or the like. contain.

advantageously, is in the inventive method in a first step, the egg is colored and subsequently at least partially applied a cover with the opaque, acid-resistant agent. In an alternative embodiment the method according to the invention is advantageously at least partially in a first step Cover with opaque, acid resistant Applied means and subsequently dyed the egg. With this embodiment the method according to the invention Therefore, patterns on the decorated egg will receive the color have the eggshell, so when using white-skinned eggs a white pattern according to the applied with the covering. With the first embodiment the method according to the invention is it possible, for example, Braunschalige eggs first with a white one basic color to provide and subsequently apply a pattern with the covering. Also in this case then a finished decorated egg with a partially white-colored pattern receive. Of course It is also possible within the meaning of the present invention, initially several staining steps perform, before a covering step is made for the first time. Especially can in the sense of the present invention also in the covering step several Pattern at the same time before re-coloring or making the etching step be made.

advantageously, the etching step takes place after a covering step, in which case the covering step is a dyeing step preceded it. The etching step is also suitable, if necessary, if not used These colors are largely completely in particular on the uncoated parts of the egg surface.

The etchant can also be designed so that at a longer exposure time also attacked the cover and thus ultimately the can be solved by this covered color of the eggshell. advantageously, However, this is due to the etching step the applied on the egg colorant or applied to the egg color mixture at least partially removed.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the method according to the invention is in or after the etching step the color is at least partially removed with the help of a suction cloth. hereby can also in addition Wiping effects are applied, which are other interesting adornments on the egg surface enable. As a sucking cloth can Kitchen or toilet paper known from the prior art as well as handkerchiefs, but also other absorbent materials, especially from tissue and / or tissue-like Materials or nonwoven materials used.

advantageously, be in the process of the invention used cold eggs. Cold in the sense of the present invention means that the surface temperature eggs below 30 ° C, preferably below 25 ° C, lies. Cold eggs are therefore advantageously used because thereby smearing the applied covering means at the decoration of the ice is safely avoided. The cold egg can be a boiled, but also a blown egg.

When opaque, acid-resistant Covering agent will advantageously be a wax, a grease, an oil, in particular a solidified oil, a resin, especially a water or water insoluble or solvent-soluble, and / or a waxy substance used. Further preferred is the covering, acid resistant Covering agent selected from a group comprising cheese wax, Beeswax, ozokerite, microwax, milking fat, paraffin, waxy mineral oils and / or resins, including those resins which are water-insoluble after the evaporation of a solvent. Particularly preferred are cheese waxes, which is a mixture of beeswax, natural hard paraffins and represent microcrystalline waxes. Cheese waxes optionally still additives of polyolefins, polyethylene, polyisobothylene, butyl or cyclo rubber on. Also can for cheese waxes used are plastic dispersions based on polyethylene, Polyvinyl esters, polyacrylic acid esters and polymers of maleic and fumaric acid esters. advantageously, becomes opaque, acid resistant Covering used in the form of a pin. This can be the pen made of wax and / or waxy material with sufficient consistency and strength of the same can be used without or with a sheath - similar for example Crayons. However, this can also be included in painting devices being similar the principle of operation of a syringe when applying the covering on the egg surface the same thing from the painting device forced out becomes. By a suitable choice of the painting tip of the corresponding Malgeräts, which can be designed interchangeable, can also very fine cover pattern be achieved. In particular, solvent-based can also be used as the masking agent or water-soluble "covering inks" are used, for example a solution of quickcoating in ethanol or an alkaline aqueous solution of acrylate resin or Mixtures thereof.

Preferably are the covering, acid resistant Covering agent and the color mixture food grade, so that the decorated boiled egg can be safely eaten.

advantageously, will continue for the etching an inorganic and organic, especially lime-dissolving acid used. The acid is preferably in an aqueous solution in front. That for the etching etchant used is preferably selected from a group comprising citric, acetic, tartaric, lactic, oxalic, gluconic, ascorbic, malic, formic, hydrochloric, phosphoric and / or sulfuric acid. Especially Preferred is the use of citric acid and / or tartaric acid, since these only react weakly and at the same time a good lime-dissolving property exhibit. The concentration of the aforementioned acids is preferably in a range of 5 to 30%, more preferably in one range from 10 to 25%, based on a solution in water. The solution of the etchant can be done directly by the user, for example Citric or tartaric acid powder in a container given and this afterwards Water is added, whereby the acid dissolves. By adjusting the mixing ratios can then the correct concentrations of the acid solutions can be adjusted. But it is also possible already solutions for the user to disposal to provide, if necessary, in particular with water dilute Need to become.

The The present invention further relates to a set for decoration of eggs according to the procedure according to one of the claims 1 to 13, comprising at least one opacifying, acid-resistant agent, at least a color mixture comprising at least one colorant, and at least an etchant. Furthermore, the set according to the invention advantageously comprises protective gloves. This will make contact with the acidic caustic solutions and the user's skin safely avoided.

advantageously, includes the kit as an etchant Citric and / or tartaric acid, especially in powder form, i. for subsequent mixing with water, especially softened, as a solvent, at least one, preferably three, color mixtures with different shades and Cheese wax, in particular in pen form without or with wrapping, wherein the serving for example, paper, plastic or other film may be formed as a covering, acid-resistant agent. Already with only one color mixture, beautiful effects will be only partial supersede the colorant by the etching achieved. If a "covering ink" is used as covering agent, then this can take the form of a Felt-tip pen or similar be used.

• – eine Lösung von 5 Gew% Lisamingrün (E 142) in Wasser, bevorzugt enthärtetem Wasser, wobei hier gegebenenfalls noch ein Pufferungsmittel zugegeben werden kann, als grüntonige Farbmischung;
• – eine Lösung von 5 Gew% Patentblau (E 131) in Wasser, bevorzugt enthärtetem Wasser, wobei auch hier zusätzlich ein geeignetes Pufferungsmittel zugegeben werden kann, als blautonige Farbmischung;
• – ein Stift aus Käsewachs ohne Umhüllung, geformt ähnlich einem Wachsmalstift;
• – als deckendes, säureresistentes Mittel eine 20%ige Lösung von Zitronensäure in Wasser, bevorzugt enthärtetem Wasser.

The process according to the invention is described in more detail by the following example: A cooked, white-shelled and cooled to room temperature egg was decorated using the following means:

• A solution of 5% by weight of lisamine green (E 142) in water, preferably softened water, it being possible where appropriate to add a buffering agent as a green-tinted color mixture;
• A solution of 5% by weight of Patent Blue (E 131) in water, preferably softened water, it also being possible here to additionally add a suitable buffering agent, as a blue-colored color mixture;
• - a stick of cheese wax without wrapping, ge shapes like a crayon;
• - As a covering, acid-resistant agent, a 20% solution of citric acid in water, preferably softened water.

The used cheese wax was transparent, but it may be in the sense of the present Invention, a cover can be applied, which is a some self-coloring has, which then receive more interesting decorations can be.

In A first step was the boiled and cooled egg with the green Color mixture with a basic tint on the whole egg surface Mistake. It was the usual, from the state of the Technique known process of cold dyeing. Subsequently was that with the green Color ground-colored Egg after achieving the desired color depth the solution removed, with a kitchen towel made from tissue material with absorbent properties and subsequently dabbed by means of the cheese wax pencil a bar pattern applied.

following the green-colored egg with the bar pattern was placed in the blue dye solution, Again, the entire egg surface with the blue color mixture came into contact. Subsequently this became now blue colored Egg taken and dabbed again with a kitchen paper. Thereby became a colored egg obtained on which the previously applied by means of the cover pin Bar pattern in green Color was preserved and was clearly visible. To achieve this, the color mixture used must not have the property or only slightly on the areas covered by the cover the egg surface to adhere, or vice versa, the covering has a liability of Dye on this difficult or prevent.

Subsequently was superimposed with the cover pin to the bar pattern from the first covering step applied in a second covering step, a spiral pattern. Subsequently was that way groomed Egg completely in a bath of the 20% citric acid solution as an etchant, wherein the Contact with this only relatively short, about 2 to 5 seconds, took place. Subsequently the egg was removed from the etchant bath taken and the color on the egg with the kitchen towel partially removed. However, it was under the cover located green and blue color is not removed, so that eventually get an egg which was a green one Bar pattern with a layered one blue spiral pattern had. The areas of the egg surface lying between these patterns are after a complete discoloration white - preferred However, this is due to the etching and the subsequent wiping of the color only a subset the color removed. Then, for example, in a subsequent dyeing with another color mixture, such as a yellow or red color mixture, a coloring of these sub-areas can be achieved. Of course, too the green one Line pattern and the blue spiral pattern by adhesive Colorant residues on the egg surface by the subsequent staining with the yellow or red color mixture a certain color effect produce.

By the etchant are not at the aforementioned application and contact time areas of the egg surface covered with a covering agent are attacked, and because of the lime-dissolving Effect of the citric acid solution used is a relaxation of the deposited on the egg surface Colorant in these areas. This is the following discoloration these areas - where appropriate with the aid of a suction cloth, but especially to achieve a blending effect - at least partially possible. Becomes the etchant via a longer Period, for example 30 seconds, or repeatedly applied, so can a complete discoloration the ice can be achieved, as well as the under the cover located colored Areas are attacked and thus are solvable.

Of Furthermore, it is possible by the application of the etchant, effective fringe effects in the transition area between the colored areas covered with the cover means and the cover agent-free areas, the degree the fraying in turn of the contact time of the etchant depends. Here is a partial solution the covered colorant in the edge region of the applied pattern, in the present case, the green one Stroke pattern and blue spiral pattern.

With The present invention thus provides a method, which also for children easy to carry out in the house is, and with which in a simple way very surprising and artistic Effects on eggs are achievable. In particular, it is thereby allows to realize bright and dark shades in the immediate vicinity, without here mixed dyeings training or that they are prevented to a great extent.

Claims (17)

A method of decorating eggs comprising the steps of: - coloring an egg with at least one color mixture comprising at least one colorant; - Application of at least one covering, acid resistant agent on at least a portion of the ice; - Etching of the colored ice. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that in a first step, the egg colored and hereinafter at least partially a cover with the covering, acid-resistant Agent is applied. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that in a first step at least partially applied a cover with the opaque, acid-resistant agent and subsequently staining the egg becomes. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dyeing and the covering step are repeatable several times. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the etching step is after a covering step is made, wherein the covering step preceded by a dyeing step. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that by the etching step applied to the egg Colorant is at least partially removed. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in or subsequent to the etching step the color is at least partially removed with the help of a suction cloth. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that cold eggs are used. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that as opaque, acid-resistant agent is a wax, a fat, an oil, a resin and / or a waxy substance is used. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opaque, acid-resistant agent is selected from a group comprising cheese wax, Beeswax, ozokerite, microwax, milking fat, paraffin, waxy mineral oils and / or Resins. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opaque, acid resistant agent and the Color mixture are food grade. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for the etching an inorganic or organic, especially lime-dissolving acid used becomes. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the etchant is selected from a group comprising citric, acetic, tartaric, lactic, oxalic, gluconic, ascorbic, malic, formic, hydrochloric, phosphoric and / or sulfuric acid. Set for decorating eggs according to the method of one the claims 1 to 13, comprising at least one opacifying, acid-resistant agent, at least a color mixture comprising at least one colorant, and at least an etchant. Set according to claim 14, characterized in that it comprises protective gloves. Set according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that it as an etchant lemon and / or Tartaric acid, at least one color mixture with different shades and cheese wax as covering, acid resistant Comprises means. Set according to one the claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the opaque, acid resistant Means in the form of a pin is formed.