Draw Funky Cartoon Eggheads

What can I use if I don't have a black marker or pen to trace my lines?

If you don't have a black marker or pen, trace your favorite pencil lines with a dark-colored fine-tip marker, gel pen, or a soft black colored pencil so the drawing still looks bold as the 'Trace your favorite pencil lines with your black marker or pen' step suggests.

My ink smudged when I erased pencil guidelines—how can I avoid that?

Let the marker or pen lines dry completely before you gently erase any pencil guidelines and use a clean kneaded or vinyl eraser to lift stray sketch marks without smudging the ink.

How can I adapt this Eggheads activity for different ages?

For younger kids pre-draw the big egg shape and guidelines and let them add simple eyes and color with crayons, for school-age kids follow all steps including adding patterns, and for older kids encourage detailed accessories, props like a skateboard or cape, and shading with colored pencils.

How can we extend or personalize our funky cartoon eggheads after finishing one?

Extend the activity by making a series of eggheads with different expressions, accessories, and shell patterns, then color each one, turn them into trading cards or a comic strip showing movement with props like a skateboard or cape, and share photos on DIY.org.