By Momstown Editor – Alison Martin
Dyeing and decorating eggs are an Easter tradition. It’s a great way to get into the festive spirit and, more importantly, it’s a simple and inexpensive activity for the entire family. We’ve put together a list of foolproof tips and techniques that will help you fill your Easter baskets with a colourful collection of decorated eggs.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Hard-boiled eggs (cooled)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- food colouring (20 drops per colour)
- 1 cup of hot water
Mix 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 20 drops of food colouring (You can add more drops of food colouring to intensify the colour) in 1 cup of hot water in a heatproof bowl, cup, or jar.
Repeat this step for each colour that you select.
One at a time, completely submerge each egg into the tints. (Using tongs makes handling the eggs easier and cleaner)
When you’ve finished dip-dying your eggs, let them dry at least 15 minutes
Finish the eggs off with stickers, shrink-wrap or hand-drawn details.
Help and creative tips:
- To minimise the clean-up, line your table or dipping area with newspaper.
- Make colours more vibrant by adding more than 20 drops of food colouring
- Create two-toned or multi-toned patterns by first dipping eggs in a light colour, letting dry for 15 minutes, then submerging both top and bottom into a darker colour.
- Create different hues and tints by leaving eggs in the liquid dyes for longer or shorter periods
