To dye eggs with food coloring, follow these steps:
- Prepare hard-boiled eggs : Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water by about an inch, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit covered for 12-15 minutes. Cool eggs under cold running water
- Make the dye : For each color, mix 1/2 cup of boiling water, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, and 10 to 20 drops of food coloring in a cup or bowl. Adjust the number of drops for lighter or darker shades
- Dye the eggs : Submerge the cooled hard-boiled eggs in the dye using a slotted spoon, wire egg holder, or tongs. Leave them in the dye for about 5 minutes or longer for richer color. You can dip eggs in multiple colors or only partially dip for creative effects
- Dry the eggs : Remove eggs from the dye and place them on paper towels, a drying rack, or an egg carton to dry completely
Additional tips:
- Using hot water helps the dye dissolve better and adhere uniformly to the eggs
- Vinegar is essential as it helps the dye stick to the eggshells
- For a shiny or glittery effect, you can add olive oil to the dye bath or decorate with craft glue and glitter after drying
- Store dyed eggs in the refrigerator if you plan to eat them and do not leave unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours
This method is simple, safe, and produces vibrant, colorful Easter eggs using common household ingredients
