Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Learn how to make natural Easter egg dyes such as Spring Chicken Yellow and Easter bunny brown natural Easter egg dyes. Quick and easy egg coloring.
Yield
1 servingsPrep
5 minCook
20 minReady
25 minMaking your own natural Easter egg dyes is a fun and eco-friendly holiday celebration strategy.
It allows you to create unique and beautiful Easter eggs while embracing a healthier and more environmentally friendly approach. Some reasons to make your natural dyes include:
Some reasons to make your natural dyes include:
- Eco-friendly: Natural dyes are made from fruits, vegetables, and spices. They are biodegradable and non-toxic, making them a more sustainable option than synthetic dyes.
- Healthier: Artificial food dyes have been linked to a variety of health issues, such as hyperactivity in children and allergic reactions. By using natural dyes, you can avoid these potential risks.
- Creative: Using natural dyes allows you to experiment with a range of colors and shades, allowing you to create unique and beautiful Easter eggs.
- Educational: Making natural dyes is a fun and educational activity for children, helping to teach them about the natural world and the various colors that can be created from everyday ingredients.
- Traditional: Natural dyes have been used for centuries to color Easter eggs, and making your own can connect you with this age-old tradition.
- Customizable: You can adjust the intensity of the colors by varying the soaking time and experimenting with different ingredients, allowing you to create a wide range of hues.
Making your own natural Easter egg dyes is a creative, eco-friendly, and educational way to celebrate the holiday while connecting with tradition and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring chicken yellow | |||
| 1 | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| ⅔ | cup |
water
boiling |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
vinegar
|
|
| Easter bunny brown | |||
| 1 | tablespoon |
instant coffee
heaping tbsp |
|
| ⅔ | cup |
water
boiling |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
vinegar
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring chicken yellow | |||
| 5 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
| 158 | ml |
water
boiling |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
vinegar
|
|
| Easter bunny brown | |||
| 15 | ml |
instant coffee
heaping tbsp |
|
| 158 | ml |
water
boiling |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
vinegar
|
|
Directions
Wash eggs in mild soapy water to remove oily coating, which may prevent dye from adhering.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Spring Chicken Yellow
Add turmeric to boiling water.
Stir until dissolved.
Add vinegar.
Easter Bunny Brown
Add a heaping tablespoon of instant coffee to boiling water.
Stir to dissolve.
Add vinegar.
Seren"dip"ity
Try boiling eggs with one of the listed ingredients.
Add ¼ teaspoon vinegar to water.
