Make this: Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Over the weekend, I did a little experimenting with natural dyes using a few ingredients that we had in our fridge and pantry already. The results were amazing. I never imagined that red cabbage would produce such a vibrant shade of blue or that turmeric can be used to dye eggs yellow! I put together a little color guide for you to follow incase you were interested. Read more after the jump. xoxo!
Start with:
- 1-2 dozen hard boiled eggs
- deep cups or bowls for dyes (some dyes may stain porous materials so be sure to use disposables or glass)
- dipping tool or spoon
- egg cartons to transfer eggs after dying
2 large handfuls of onion skin + 2 cups water in a sauce pan. Simmer 20 minutes then add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar//Allow mixture to cool before dipping eggs. Dip 1-5 minutes (longer time for deeper color).
2-4 tablespoons freshly grated beets + 2 cups boiling water + 1 teaspoon white vinegar// Dip eggs 1-5 minutes (longer time for deeper color).
2-3 tablespoons chopped red cabbage + 2 cups boiling water + 1 teaspoon white vinegar// Place eggs in mixture over night. Do not touch or stir. Carefully remove the following day and allow to dry a few minutes in the spoon or dipping tool before transferring to carton.
1-2 teaspoons ground turmeric + 2 cups boiling water + 1 teaspoon white vinegar// Dip eggs for 1-5 minutes (longer time for deeper color). Clean off any powder carefully with a damp paper towel.
Beautiful! I really like the colour made using red cabbage – who’d have thought it would turn blue?
I know, right? It was a nice surprise :)
Beautiful
Thanks lady! Mr. Jude should be receiving a very rare egg on Thursday ;)
Seriously. Amazing. I have always wondered about natural dyes! What a great post. :)
Thanks! It was a fun experiment :)
Great post, Paola! We’ve always just boiled the raw eggs in with the onion skins. Hmmm, will think about that. That wouldn’t work with the cabbage — LOL. I LOVE the colors. We have lots of red and brown onion skins to use. Love, Mert
Thanks Mert! Wish we were celebrating in your neck of the woods (literally) so that I can share my colorful eggs….I don’t know ANY kids!
Cool! Though I’m a vegan, the extraction of natural colors is very creative.
Sireen, I admire you! I was vegetarian for close to 10 years but marrying a true carnivore really made it hard for me to stick to it (although I often think I need to go back). I’m actually curious about using the natural dye process with other mediums….maybe to dye fabric? Happy holiday!
Your eggs are gorgeous! I tried the same thing with very different results. I’m doing an Easter link up today over on my blog today. Would love it if you joined us! :-)
Thank you Michelle! It was my first time trying this and I was so surprised by the beautiful colors that resulted. I just linked up on your blog :)! Have a wonderful holiday with your little one….such a cutie!
The lombarda red cabbage blue colour is just great ¡¡
Such a wonderful idea!