Things You'll Need:
- Vinegar
- Needle or pin
- Coffee stirrer or straw
- Craft sealer
- Paint brush
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Step 1
Place eggs in an empty saucepan. By placing the eggs in the pan before adding the water, you may avoid cracking the eggs.
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Step 2
Fill the pan with cold water. The water should reach to just above the level of the eggs, covering them slightly.
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Step 3
Add 1 tsp. of distilled white vinegar to the water. The vinegar will help your dyes and decorations adhere more readily to your finished eggs.
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Step 4
Place the pan on the stove and bring the heat up to medium. Cooking your eggs at a low simmer instead of a high boil will help the yolks to remain yellow and prevent potential cracks.
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Step 5
Simmer the eggs for at least 8 minutes before removing the pan from the heat.
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Step 6
Cover the pan with a lid and allow the eggs to sit until the water has cooled to room temperature.
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Step 1
Make a small hole with a pin or needle in the top and bottom of a raw egg.
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Step 2
Enlarge the hole on the bottom of the egg slightly.
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Step 3
Make the top hole large enough to insert a small straw or coffee stirrer.
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Step 4
Insert the straw and blow out the contents of the egg into the sink or a bowl.
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Step 5
Rinse the egg thoroughly with warm water and allow it to dry.
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Step 6
Coat the outside of the egg with craft sealer.
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Step 7
Tie a loop of decorative cord or string around a small toothpick.
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Step 8
Insert the toothpick into the top hole of the egg and allow it to turn. This will anchor the string or cord in place to create a loop from which to hang your decorated egg.
