Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Natural dyes

It's almost Easter time and for some of you, dyeing eggs has been a family tradition. Here are some different foods you can put in water that add color to your "eggsperience".

Red: red onion skins, pomegranate juice, beets

Green: spinach

Blue: red cabbage

Yellow: yellow mustard, turmeric

Purple: grape juice, blueberries

Pink: cranberry juice, raspberries
Beige: strong brewed coffee

Just add food items to a sauce pan, individually. Add enough water to cover and bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes to an hour. Strain liquid into another bowl. Add 2-3 tsp white vinegar to every cup of stained liquid.
**Another idea is to wrap rubberbands around the egg in different directions and dye them that way. It makes a fun tie-dye effect.


Do you have other fun ideas you do with eggs?

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