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Natural Egg Dye for Easter

Learn how to use real food from your kitchen to make beautiful shades of natural egg dye for your Easter celebration
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time1 day
Total Time1 day 10 minutes
Course: Crafts
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $0

Materials

  • 2 hard-boiled white eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups of boiling water or juice
  • pint mason jar
  • natural food/spice

Instructions

  • Into a clean mason jar add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
  • Next, add your spices and 1.5 cups of boiling water. If you're using berry or beet juice bring the juice to a boil, let cool slightly, and then add it to the vinegar.
  • Then gently add the boiled eggs.
  • Let cool on the counter, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight until you get your desired color.

Notes

Dye Combinations:
  • Beet juice leftover from pickled beets
  • Blueberries that were frozen and boiled in water for about 5 minutes.
  • 1- 2 Tablespoons Turmeric
  • 2 Tablespoons Coffee Grounds
  • 2 Tea Bags of TJ Red Refresh Tea
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