Custom Sticky Hand Easter Eggs vs Custom Easter Eggs with Putty: Which Should You Print?

For most brand-safe, low-risk giveaways, Easter Eggs with Putty is the better choice because it delivers a contained “fidget” experience (less surface contact with tables/walls) and supports both multi-spot-color and full-color printing in a compact format.

Custom Easter Eggs

Or go direct to the two variants: Sticky Hand in Easter Eggs and Easter Eggs with Putty.

Quick comparison table

Choose Sticky Hand in Easter Eggs if…

• You want maximum “wow” per unit the sticky hand is instantly understood and immediately shareable.
• You need a clean distribution format: the sticky hand is individually wrapped inside a 2 1/2" plastic egg, which can help with controlled handouts.
• Your event is structured and supervised (staffed counters, guided kids’ activities, classroom-managed giveaways) where rules like “no throwing” can be enforced.

Numeric qualifiers to decide

• If you need full color, this option lists a full-color imprint size of 7/8" W × 1/2".
• If logistics matter, use weight planning: 1000 pieces ≈ 55 lbs for shipping/receiving expectations.

Sticky Hand in Easter Eggs

Choose Easter Eggs with Putty if…

• You want a brand-safe, contained play option that’s better suited to mixed venues (lobbies, retail floors, clinics, waiting rooms).
• You need more spot-color flexibility: it supports up to 4 spot colors plus a full-color option at a small, consistent imprint size.
• “Made in USA” is part of your sourcing or stakeholder preference set.

Numeric qualifiers to decide

• If your logo uses multiple brand colors, “up to 4 spot colors” is the direct fit.
• For warehouse planning, 1000 pieces ≈ 52 lbs and the unit size is 1 3/16" × 2 1/2".

Easter Eggs with Putty

How to choose between Sticky Hand and Putty (fast, repeatable)

1. Decide the environment risk: if you cannot supervise “flying toy” behavior, lean putty.
2. Decide the branding need: if you need more spot colors, lean putty; if 1-color or basic full-color is enough, either works.
3. Decide distribution style: if you want individually wrapped inner content, lean sticky hand; if you want a fidget-style giveaway, lean putty.

Best use cases (where the winner changes)

• Retail checkout handout (fast + minimal cleanup): Putty wins (contained play; easier to keep “store-safe”).
• Use-case guide: Best Custom Easter Eggs for Retail Spring Promotions
• Staffed kids’ activity table (supervised novelty): Sticky hand wins (high engagement; individually wrapped inside egg).
• Waiting rooms / clinics / quieter environments: Putty wins (lower motion, less “launch” behavior).
• Prize-tier “golden eggs” (limited quantity, high reaction): Sticky hand wins (bigger reaction per unit).
• Mass distribution where you need message control (insert cards, tokens): Neither use Empty Easter Eggs and see Empty Easter Eggs vs Pre-Filled Easter Eggs: Which Should You Print?
• Mixed-event Easter programs (some fidget, some novelty): Use putty as the “default” and sticky hand as the “premium find.”

Branding & imprint considerations (small, curved, badge-style)

Both products are constrained by a compact imprint zone treat the print like a logo badge:

What prints cleanly

• Bold mark, thick strokes, minimal text
• High-contrast ink vs egg color
• Short event mark (“Spring Fest”) rather than long copy

What tends to fail

• Thin outlines
• Tiny taglines
• Multi-line text blocks

Print specs for quick reference:

• Sticky hand eggs: approx. 1" W × 1/2" H (1-color), 7/8" W × 1/2" (full color).
• Putty eggs: 1" × 1/2" up to 4 spot colors; 7/8" × 1/2" full color.

For detailed file prep and readability rules: Logo Printing on Custom Easter Eggs: Rules, Examples, and Common Mistakes.

Operational factors (cleanup, storage, transport, venue fit)

Cleanup and venue risk

• Sticky hands can drive more “where did it stick?” issues in uncontrolled spaces.
• Putty is easier to keep contained as a fidget item (especially in retail/office settings).

Shipping and receiving

Use weight planning to avoid surprises:

• Sticky hand eggs: 1000 pcs ≈ 55 lbs.
• Putty eggs: 1000 pcs ≈ 52 lbs.

If your real need is “scale for hunts”

These are pre-filled novelty items. For large hunts, planners typically move to empty eggs for quantity control:

• Empty Easter Eggs
• Best Custom Easter Eggs for Egg Hunts

FAQs

1) Which is better for retail floors and public venues?

Easter Eggs with Putty is usually better because play is more contained and easier to keep “venue-safe.”

2) Which option is individually wrapped?

Sticky Hand in Easter Eggs is individually wrapped inside the egg.

3) Which supports more spot colors for logos?

Easter Eggs with Putty supports more spot colors (up to 4 spot colors listed).

4) Do both support full-color printing?

Yes—both list a full-color imprint option at approximately 7/8" × 1/2".

5) Which is Made in USA?

Easter Eggs with Putty is listed as Made in USA.

6) Which is better for “golden egg” prize moments?

Sticky Hand in Easter Eggs is often better because it creates a bigger immediate reaction per find.

7) What if I need eggs primarily for a hunt with inserts or tokens?

Use Empty Easter Eggs so you can control contents at scale. Start at Custom Easter Eggs

8) Where do I get artwork rules for small, curved imprint areas?

Use a print rules checklist designed for egg-shaped items.