Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Instructions:
Create the base: Combine 4 cups water, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon salt.
You'll need:
-- hard-boiled white eggs in their shells
-- water
-- white vinegar
-- salt
-- beets, ground coffee, red cabbage, ground turmeric
-- knife, pots, strainer, bowls (metal, ceramic, or plastic)
To dye the eggs: Soak until eggshells reach the desired shade (two to three hours); the longer you soak them, the deeper and richer the color will be. Using a spoon, set the eggs into their carton(s), and let them dry thoroughly. When you're done, you'll welcome the new season with a lovely, all-natural addition to your spring decor!
Shred half of a large red cabbage and combine with the base. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Strain into a bowl and reserve the liquid for dyeing. Let cool.
Combine 5 tablespoons of ground turmeric with the base and stir well. Simmer just until the turmeric dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into a bowl and reserve the liquid for dyeing. Let cool.
Roughly chop 2 beets, and combine with the base. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Strain into a bowl and reserve the liquid for dyeing. Let cool.
Combine 4 tablespoons of ground coffee with the base and stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Strain into a bowl and reserve the liquid for dyeing. Let cool.
For ideas on how to use these gorgeous eggs in your Easter decorations, hop on over to Yankee!
*photos by the amazing Ira Garber, craft and styling by me!
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