The tradition of coloring Easter eggs is an ancient one, and is a fun craft project for families to do together. This page offers some ideas and suggestions on how to color Easter eggs.

The tradition of coloring Easter eggs is an ancient one, and is a fun craft project for families to do together. This page offers some ideas and suggestions on how to color Easter eggs.

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• You may purchase Easter egg coloring kits at the store that include wire holders to facilitate the removal of the eggs from the dye, or you can make your own dye from a food coloring kit and remove the eggs from the dye with a slotted spoon.

A convenient homemade drying holder can be made by cutting empty paper towel or toilet paper tubes into one-inch sections. Place the bottom of the wet egg into the level section to hold it upright while drying.eHow: How to Color Easter Eggs...

• Prepare your eggs in the following manner:

1. Hard boil the eggs.About.com: ...Easter Eggs
   1. Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with cool water.About.com: ...Easter Eggs
   2. Set the temperature on medium-high and bring the water to a rolling boil.About.com: ...Easter Eggs
   3. Turn the temperature off and cover the pan.About.com: ...Easter Eggs
   4. Allow the eggs to remain in the pot for 20 minutes.About.com: ...Easter Eggs
   5. Drain the eggs and place them in a bowl of ice water for five minutes.
   6. Dry them well and refrigerate until they are ready to be colored.
2. Cover your work area with newspaper or an oil cloth to protect the work surface.About.com: ...Easter Eggs
3. Prepare the dye:
   1. Stir drops of each food coloring in separate cups of hot water until the desired color is reached.
   2. Add two teaspoons of vinegar to each cup of hot water and coloring.Thrifty Fun: Easter Egg Dye Recipes
4. Color the eggs:
   1. Use a slotted spoon, kitchen tongs or the purchased egg holder to dip the egg in the desired color.
   2. Hold the egg in the water until the desired depth of color is obtained.
   3. Air dry the eggs on the prepared holders.

• Natural ingredients provide vivid colors with which to color your eggs. Some examples are:

1. Carrots, cumin or tumeric to make yellow
2. Beets or frozen raspberries to make red
3. Red cabbage or canned blueberries to make blue
4. Spinach to make green
5. Strong coffee to make brown

• To create colored eggs using natural foods and spices:

1. Add the spices or ingredients to a saucepan of water and heat on high.YouTube: ...Dyed Easter Eggs
2. Stir the ingredients and then add two teaspoons of Alum powder to create a brilliant hue.YouTube: ...Dyed Easter Eggs
3. Boil for 30 minutes and then cool the mixture for 10 minutes.YouTube: ...Dyed Easter Eggs
4. Stir in two teaspoons of white vinegar.YouTube: ...Dyed Easter Eggs
5. Add four or five eggs and bring to a boil.YouTube: ...Dyed Easter Eggs
6. Lower the heat to medium high and continue to cook for ten minutes.YouTube: ...Dyed Easter Eggs
7. Remove the eggs from the mixture and air dry on the cardboard holders.

• YouTube Video: Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs (Time: 3:57)

1. Dry and cool the eggs before dipping them.Creative Kids: ...Make Easter Eggs

2. Dry the eggs before adding additional colors to them.Creative Kids: ...Make Easter Eggs

3. For striped eggs, dip one section of the egg in a color, allow it to dry and then continue the process for each additional section.

4. Dip the eggs into light colors first, if you plan to add additional hues to it.Creative Kids: ...Make Easter Eggs

5. Add a tiny bit of vegetable oil to the dye to create a speckled appearance.YouTube: ...Dyed Easter Eggs

Celebrate Spring and enjoy the colorful Easter tradition of turning bland white eggs into beautifully colored masterpieces.

• Introduction
• Step 1: Coloring Eggs With Food Dye
• Step 2: Coloring Eggs With Natural Dyes
• Step 3: Hints and Tips
• Conclusion
• References