Easter doesn’t seem complete without dyeing dozens of eggs. You can use them in holiday decorations, eat them afterwards, or use them in egg hunts. They add an extra festive flair, similar to what pumpkin Jack-o’-lanterns do for Halloween.
Now, you may think, dyeing Easter eggs is a tricky business. But it couldn’t be simpler. All you need is food coloring in your choice of shades, a deep glass or deep bowl of water, and however many eggs you want. And you can dye Easter eggs with food coloring in just 15 minutes. Let’s teach you how to do it.
Things You Need:
- Food coloring (4-5 colors will do)
- 6 raw/hard-boiled eggs
- 4-5 Deep bowls or glasses
- Water
- Spoon
- Masking Tape (optional)
- Gloves (optional)
Tip: If you use raw eggs in this Easter egg dye method, you can use them however you see fit afterward. They can sit on the counter for days without rotting. But hard-boiled eggs also work.
If you are going to dye a larger batch of eggs, you can use sauce pans to hold the dyed water.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Wait Time: 10 Minutes
Difficulty Levels: Child’s Play
How to Dye Easter Eggs With Food Coloring
Step 1: Fill the bowls/glasses 2/3 with water. Add 8-10 drops (depending on the amount of water – use 5 drops per 250 ml) of different food coloring into different containers and mix well with a spoon. You can add more color for bolder results. 5 drops/250 ml will yield some pastels.
Step 2: If you want some patterns, cut thin strips out of masking tape and apply them in zig-zag patterns on the eggs. If you want a solid color, skip this step.
Step 3: Now gently drop the eggs in containers of dyed water and wait for 10 minutes. If you want deeper colors, you can even keep the eggs in colored water overnight.
Step 4: Take out the eggs and gently dab with paper towels. That’s it.
You just used food coloring to dye Easter eggs. This is the simplest and easiest Easter egg dyeing technique and can be done in just 15-20 minutes.
What’s your favorite Easter egg dyeing method? Let us know in the comments. Happy Easter!
