How to Tie Dye Easter Eggs
The art of tie dyeing fabric can be traced back to the Japanese tradition of shibori. You can include this art form in your Easter celebration by combining egg decorating with tie dye techniques. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Blown or hard-boiled eggs
- Crepe paper streamers
- Kitchen twine
- Rubber bands
- Food coloring
- Vinegar
Instructions
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Tie Dye With Crepe Streamers
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Select a variety of crepe paper streamers in vibrant colors for this technique of tie dyeing Easter eggs.
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Cut the streamers in narrow strips. To create a more varied look, cut strips of different widths.
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Choose a light-colored streamer for your first layer, and wrap it around your egg. You can secure it in place by tying the ends in a knot or using a rubber band.
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Dip the egg in a cup of hot water to allow the dye from the crepe paper to tint the egg.
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Remove the first strip of crepe paper before repeating the process with other colors.
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Use a small amount of vegetable oil and a soft cloth to polish the eggs once they have completely dried.
Dye Your Eggs Using Twine
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Dye your egg a solid color using a mixture of food coloring, water and household vinegar.
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Allow the egg to dry completely, which will take at least 30 minutes.
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Wrap a strand of kitchen twine tightly around your egg and secure it in place with a knot.
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Dip your egg into a second color of food coloring dye and allow it to soak until the desired darkness is achieved.
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Allow the egg to dry completely before removing the twine. You can also add a second layer of twine and dye the egg again to achieve a more polychromatic effect.
Use Rubber Bands to Tie Dye
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Wrap several rubber bands around your egg. Do not wrap them too tightly or you may cause your egg's shell to crack.
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Dip the egg in your chosen dye.
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Repeat the process with additional rubber bands and colors to finish your tie dyed egg.
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Allow the eggs to dry before removing the rubber bands. Removing them too early may cause the colors to bleed, reducing the tie dyed effect.
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Tips & Warnings
Let your blown eggs dry overnight and coat them with a craft sealer before you begin this project to help your finished eggs last longer.
Coat your tie dyed blown eggs with a clear acrylic spray to preserve them for next year's Easter celebration.
