Easter eggs feel like such a traditional craft, it’s surprising there are so many different ways to make them.

Hard-boiled eggs or emptied shells, elaborate patterns or solid colors, dye, wax, or both – there always have been lots of options. And now there are more ways than ever to whip up a batch of brightly colored eggs for Easter.

Egg coloring kits have come a long way since my childhood, when they consisted of a few dye tablets and a spindly wire holder for the eggs. They still do make that kind, if you’re feeling nostalgic. But you also can get kits that let you make glittery, sponge-painted, or stenciled eggs, and more.

(Anyway, if you just want a simple, low-cost, solid color dye, you can make your own out of water, a little vinegar, and food coloring.)

Stickers and/or crayons may be the way to go for very small children. Regular markers are probably not such a good idea, especially if you plan to eat the eggs.

However, some egg stencil kits come with special non-toxic markers. No guarantee that they’ll taste good . . . For years, this was my favorite way to color eggs with the kids. The stencils let anyone do a beautiful job.

This year, I’m leaning toward egg sleeves. These are made of shrink wrap; you put the eggs in them and dip the whole thing in boiling water. Of course, this takes a lot of adult help. But it’s an easy way to put really elaborate designs on your eggs – even if your fine motor skills, like mine, are lacking.

There’s an egg coloring kit for every taste and every skill level, so shop around online if you don’t see what you want in stores.

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