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Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Equipment

  • narrow glass jars for each egg The smaller, the easier!

Materials

  • 1 dozen white hard-boiled eggs
  • 4 cups (960 ml) dye liquid

For blue dye:

  • 1/2 head red cabbage
  • 4 cups (960 ml) water
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar

For yellow dye:

  • 4 cups (960 ml) water
  • 2 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar

For pink dye:

  • 4 cups (960 ml) water
  • 1 medium beet cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar

For orange dye:

  • 4 cups (960 ml) water
  • 4 skins from large yellow onions
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

To make blue dye:

  • Put the cabbage and water in a large pot, bring to a boil and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool at room temperature. Pour the dye through a mesh strainer into small bowls or glass jars and stir in the vinegar.

To make yellow dye

  • Place turmeric and water in a medium-sized pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let it sit until cool. Pour the liquid in small bowls or glass jars and stir in the vinegar.

To make pink dye

  • Place the beetroot and water in a medium-sized pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let it sit for 1 hour. Pour the dye through a mesh strainer into small bowls or glass jars and stir in the vinegar.

To make orange dye

  • Place the prepared ingredient in a large pot, and cover with an inch of water. Bring to a boil; then reduce to a simmer; cover; and continue cooking for 30 minutes, or until you’re satisfied with the color. Your eggs will usually turn out a couple shades lighter than the dye bath.

To make green eggs

  • Dye the eggs yellow than dip them in the blue dye until you’ve reached the desired shade.

How to make the eggs

  • Gently, place one egg in each jar and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or until you’ve reached the desired shade. Make sure the egg is completely submerged! The longer they sit, the more vibrant your colors will be! You will find that some eggs will need longer than others to get your desired shade.
  • Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the eggs from the dye and place them on paper towels to dry.
  • If you want shiny eggs, rub them with some vegetable oil once the dye is dry and polish with a paper towel.

Notes

Instructions adapted from As Easy As Apple Pie