Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Old Nylon Stockings
- Flowers
- Cookie Sheets
- Stockpots
- Cookie sheets
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Step 1
Dry the flowers of your choice in a single layer on a cookie sheet at 150 degrees F.
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Step 2
Put the blossoms in a nylon stocking and tie the top shut.
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Step 3
Cover the flowers with cold water in a stockpot.
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Step 4
Bring the water to a low boil for about ½ hour.
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Step 5
Remove the pot from the heat when the water is the color you want it to be.
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Step 6
Remove the stocking full of flowers.








Comments
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on 11/22/2005 Boil the outer skins of onions. They are great for coloring Easter eggs, too.
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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 To make a maroon color, use blueberries. The frozen type works very well.