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Description

Dyeing eggs with natural dyes

Resources

Eggs
Various dye stuffs e.g. onion skins, red onion skins, red cabbage, orange peel, spinach, coffee, beetroot
Pans
Water
Vinegar

Instructions

1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a pan. Add water until the eggs are covered.
2. Add approximately one teaspoon of vinegar.
3. Add the natural dye. Use more dye material for more eggs or for a more intense color.
4. Bring water to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. If you are pleased with the color, remove the eggs from the liquid.
7. If you want more intensely colored eggs, temporarily remove the eggs from the liquid. Strain the dye through a coffee filter (unless you want speckled eggs). Cover the eggs with the filtered dye and let them remain in the refrigerator overnight.
8. Naturally-colored eggs will not be glossy, but if you want a shiny appearance you can rub a bit of cooking oil onto the eggs once they are dry.

You could also experiment with putting rubber bands around the egg to see if a pattern can be made.

Tags

• dye
• Easter Activities

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