Using just a few simple ingredients and natural foods found in your kitchen, you can make natural dyes that are every color of the rainbow. Try this easy guide on naturally dying Easter Eggs.
Materials
– 1 cup Natural food of your choice– 4 cups Water– 3 tablespoons Vinegar– 1 piece Hard boiled eggs
Step 1
In a large pot, add one part of the ingredient to four parts of water and bring it to a boil. Let the dye simmer for 10-30 minutes before straining off any solids into a bowl or mason jar.
Step 2
After you have removed all the solids, add 1 teaspoon of vinegar (any type will do) per cup (8 ounces) of water used as a base for the egg dye. – Let cool completely and set aside.
Step 3
If you wish to add a design to your egg, do so now. Slowly and gently place the egg into the dye solution in the mason jar. Soak eggs in the dye for a minimum of 10 minutes or until you achieve your desired color.
Step 4
Remove the egg and rinse the egg with water. Pat the egg dry with a paper towel or rag.
Enjoy a beautiful colorful Easter egg.