How To Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
You can naturally dye your Easter eggs with plants and herbs from your kitchen! I tested the method for making natural dyes out of various plants and herbs and share my results below!
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 3 hours + Dying Time
- Yield: 1 3/4 Cup Dye 1x
- Category: DIY
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cup chopped red cabbage, chopped beets, onion skins, or blueberries
- 1/4 cup turmeric powder
- 1 cups hibiscus flowers
- 2 cups water
- 1 Teaspoon Vinegar
- Boiled Eggs (I used white eggs)
Colors:
- Hibiscus: Charcoal-Blue
- Red Cabbage: Blue Dye
- Blueberries: Blue
- Red Onions: Red-Brown
- Yellow Onion: Orange-Caramel
- Beets: Dark Pink to Red Dye
- Turmeric: Bright Yellow
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add chopped veggies, fruits, or spices to the pot.
- Reduce the heat to medium and let the water simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Take the pot off the heat and let it cool.
- Strain the material with a fine mesh strainer and pour the dye water into containers or jars.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to the dye water and stir to incorporate.
- Carefully put the boiled eggs into the jar of dye and secure it with a lid.
- Place the jar in the refrigerator and let the eggs dye for 6 – 12 hours; the longer, the better. You can remove and dry the eggs after an hour, then add them back into the dye. This is time consuming, but helps the create deep colors.
- Remove the eggs from the jar and place them on a towel-lined cookie sheet to dry.
- Allow them to dry completely before removing the decorations (this will reduce the number of scuffs and marks on the eggs).
Notes
- Colors vary depending on how long you allow the eggs to soak in the dye.
- Fresh fruits and veggies produce richer color than prepackaged or canned veggies.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 1
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