By
eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Toothpicks
- Liquid Or Paste Food Coloring
- Metal Spoons
- White Vinegar
- Cups
- White Hard-boiled Eggs
- Kitchen Knives
- Water
- Metal Tongs
- Empty Paper Towel Rolls
Step1
Set out a cup or bowl for each color. They must be deep enough to accommodate eggs.
Step2
Cut an empty paper towel roll into sections; you'll set your finished eggs on them to dry.
Step3
Scoop a gob of paste-type food coloring (found in the cake decorating section of craft stores) out of the container with a toothpick.
Step4
Stir it into a cup or bowl with 1 c. very hot water until it's dissolved.
Step5
Add 1/4 c. white vinegar.
Step6
Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the various colors.
Step7
Dip white hard-boiled eggs into the bowls using a metal spoon or tongs.
Step8
Place the dyed eggs on the egg holders to dry.
Comments
Rockstar said
on 12/8/2006 Brown eggs do work really well.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Let kids mix primary colors to create unique colors. "Double dipping" using a wire loop makes it possible to dip half of each egg in the different colors. Words or designs written on the egg prior to dying with white crayon will magically appear! Fun!!!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Before dyeing the eggs, I make them hollow (by making a hole in each end of the egg and blowing in one side), then I string thread through the two holes. When you finish dyeing your eggs, you just hold them by the string so you don't rub off any dye.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Try coloring brown eggs instead of the usual white. The brown shell harmonizes them in warm, more sophisticated-looking earth tones. Try nesting them in natural-toned easter grass arrangements (available in craft stores).