Easter is here, and the kids are elated! If you haven’t already dyed Easter eggs, now is the perfect time to do it. The easiest method, of course, is using a store-bought Easter egg dyeing kit. Just drop the color tablets into cups of vinegar, dunk your hard-boiled eggs, and let them dry on the cardboard tray. But there’s another method that’s just as simple and entirely homemade, and that is what we are going to discuss here.
This year, allow your kids to try their hands at tie-dye Easter eggs using baking soda. This method uses food coloring and baking soda to make the Easter eggs more stylish than what you get with the dipping method. The result is similar to tie-dye, hence the name. You can also sit and help the kids mix and match colors to get an amazing effect that will remind you of a nebula.
Active Time: 15 Minutes
Drying Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy, Kid-Friendly
Materials You Need:
- Eggs (raw or hard-boiled)
- Baking Soda
- Gloves
- Food coloring
- Paintbrush
- Masking Tape (optional)
Note: Tie-dye eggs are already beautiful, but if you want to create some patterns, you can use thin strips of artist’s tape or masking tape to create zig-zag designs or whatever you choose. Make these on the eggs and apply the baking soda paint.
The best part? You can use raw or hard-boiled eggs for this, and they will remain perfectly safe for eating later. You can use raw eggs, of course, but handling them would be trickier.
Instructions on How to Tie-Dye Easter Eggs Using Baking Soda
- Gather Supplies: Gather all the materials you need. Gently wash the raw eggs with water and pat dry. If using hard-boiled eggs, let them cool completely. If you want patterns on the egg, cut masking tape in erratic, thin strips and apply them to the eggs
- Create the Dye Mixture: Mix 5 tablespoons of baking soda with one tablespoon of water and add 3 drops of food coloring. Stir gently until a paste-like mixture is formed. You can make multiple colors. For intriguing results, use 3-4 colors on one egg, smudging at places to create that nebula-like effect that we talked about earlier
- Brush the Dye on Eggs: Wear gloves and start coloring the eggs using a paintbrush. You can place the eggs on an egg carton. Dye all the eggs; you should be able to dye about two dozen eggs in under an hour once you get the hang of it
- Wash and Display: Once the baking soda has dried, clean each egg in water. If you have applied the masking tape, it is time to take it off to reveal the white areas. Now you can use these eggs for Easter decoration or an egg hunt
And that is how you can tie-dye Easter eggs with baking soda. A bit of patience and you have space-inspired, beautiful eggs.
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