You don't need to purchase those boxes of Easter egg tablets to dye your Easter eggs and this is such a fun way for children to learn color wheel basics. This formula is for just one color mixture, so all you have to do is use the same formula for each color if you're planning to make multiple colors of eggs.
Oh, and in case you've forgotten the basics: Yellow and Blue = Green; Yellow and Red = Orange; and Red and Blue = Purple ;-)
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. distilled vinegar
- 20 drops food coloring
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Directions:
Set a wire cooling rack on a large cookie sheet or roasting pan and then mix water, vinegar, and food coloring in a small bowl. Submerge eggs in the dye mixture, turning occasionally until desired color depth is reached, about 2 to 5 minutes; remove eggs with slotted spoon or tongs and place on rack to dry. "Voila!"
By Deeli from Richland, WA
(Archived Apr 20, 2011)How to Make Your Own Easter Egg Dye
Tip: How to Make Your Own Easter Egg Dye
Mix 1/2 cup boiling water, 30 to 40 drops of food coloring, and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar. Let the dye cool completely before dipping eggs.
HINT: You can use crayons to write and draw lines or stripes on the eggs before dipping.
By Marnita
Feedback:
RE: How to Make Your Own Easter Egg Dye
You can also make natural egg dyes with fruits, spices and vegetables. Try beet juice, cranberry juice, blueberries, spinach, turmeric, grape juice, asparagus, coffee or tea. It's fun to experiment. (03/13/2005)
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04/20/2011
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