You will need: Distilled white vinegar 2 C chopped purple cabbage 1 large, chopped beet 2 C yellow onions skins 2 Tbsp of paprika 2 Tbsp of tumeric 1 C blueberries 2 C of brewed coffee Hard boil eggs (as many as you like). Meanwhile, place each of these things into 2 C of water along with 1 tsp salt and boil for about 10-15 minutes. Strain the water and place in a jar or bowl and add 1 Tbsp white vinegar to each dye. Allow them to cool before using. Pour all the dyes into small glass cups and or glass jars; using plastic spoons to place the eggs in and out of the cups. | |
You will want to cover your table with plastic and or paper because this can get a bit messy!
Play around, test it out, and experiment with the colors.
*Natural dyes do not dye as quickly or as strongly as store bought dye so you need to have patience if you want brighter colors.
Most importantly, have fun!