How to Dye Easter Eggs without a Kit | E-Neighborhood Advisor

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The practice of decorating eggshells is quite ancient, with decorated, engraved ostrich eggs found in Africa which are 60,000 years old. In the pre-dynastic period of Egypt and the early cultures of Mesopotamia and Crete, eggs were associated with death and rebirth, as well as with kingship, with decorated ostrich eggs, and representations of ostrich eggs in gold and silver, were commonly placed in graves of the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians 5,000 years ago. You can participate in this ancient tradition and dye your own Easter eggs with a few simple ingredients you probably already have at home. You need: Hard-boiled eggs Food coloring White vinegar Here’s what you do: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Measure 1/2 cup of boiling water into a canning jar or another heat-safe container. Then add one teaspoon of vinegar and 10-20 drops of food coloring. Repeat to create additional colors. If you’re dying eggs with kids, allow the dyes to cool before proceeding. Soak the eggs in the dye for around five minutes. Flip the eggs halfway through to ensure both sides are well coated. Place the dyed eggs back in their carton and allow them to dry before handling. If you don’t have vinegar, use lemon juice instead, or just leave it out. Eggs dyed without vinegar will be pastel colored. Place stickers on the eggs before you dye them to create two-toned designs. Remove the stickers once the eggs have dried to reveal the designs. Happy decorating! Your Flooring Consultant, Matt Capell Email: sales@capellinteriors.com Phone (208) 288-0151 P.S. Here's a joke for you! What do you call a very tired Easter egg?  Eggs-austed.