Crayons obviously (worked naturally)

For other “techniques” you’ll have to rub the paper with a regular candle once you or your kids are done coloring

Acrylic colors (worked like a charm) Colored pencils (worked like a charm) Water colors (failed)

If your kids are sensitive or you don’t want to use detergent you can mix tempera paint with egg yolk – it works out pretty much the same.

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