Dyeing Easter Eggs The Natural Way...

[Jen4]

I blew out 12 eggs to decorate for Easter... So far I've got 1 soaking in beet juice...

Whats some natural items you use too dye yours?

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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What about Blueberry juice?

 

[Olive Hill]

With the beets, blueberries and yellow onion skins you can make every color in the rainbow. Just double soak for the colors that require mixing (soak in both blueberries and yellow onion skins for green, for instance -- both beets and yellow onion skins for orange, blueberries and beets for purple)

You don't have to blow them out, either. You can hardboil them just like you would traditional dying eggs and that way you can make deviled eggs out of them afterwards for Easter dinner.

 

[Jen4]

Dragonfly Ranch, Thanks... Blueberry juice would be wonderful... BUT... I dont have any

I wasnt prepared, didnt know I'd want to do this today, lol. I will use some next time I make more

* I did mix some chili powder and paprika for one eggs, I think I'm gonna do some spinach leaves for another.

 

[Jen4]

Olive Hill - Thanks... I blew them out so I could keep them forever or until someone breaks them

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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Chili and paprika - That's a great idea. I was trying to think of things that stain my hands - what about taking them outside and rubbing them on the grass for green!

Sandee

 

[Jen4]

Chili and paprika - That's a great idea. I was trying to think of things that stain my hands - what about taking them outside and rubbing them on the grass for green! lol

Sandee

lol... I boiled some spinach leaves, got an egg soaking for green........​

 

[wildorchid053]

mustard?

 

[alicefelldown]

http://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggs/EasterEggDye.htm :

Blue
Canned Blueberries
Red Cabbage Leaves (boiled)
Purple Grape Juice

Brown or Beige
Strong Coffee
Instant Coffee
Black Walnut Shells (boiled)
Black Tea

Brown Gold
Dill Seeds

Brown Orange
Chili Powder

Green
Spinach Leaves (boiled)
Liquid Chlorophyll

Greenish Yellow
Yellow Delicious Apple Peels (boiled)

Grey
Purple or red grape juice or beet juice

Lavender
Small Quantity of Purple Grape Juice
Violet Blossoms plus 2 tsp Lemon Juice
Red Zinger Tea

Orange
Yellow Onion Skins (boiled)
Carrots
Paprika

Pink
Beets
Cranberries or Juice
Raspberries
Red Grape Juice
Juice from Pickled Beets

Red
Lots of Red Onions Skins (boiled)
Pomegranate juice
Canned Cherries (with syrup)
Raspberries

Violet or Purple
Violet Blossoms
Hibiscus tea
Small Quantity of Red Onions Skins (boiled)
Red Wine

Yellow
Orange or Lemon Peels (boiled)
Carrot Tops (boiled)
Chamomile Tea
Celery Seed (boiled)
Green tea
Ground Cumin (boiled)
Ground Turmeric (boiled) or Saffron​

 

[Jen4]

Thanks

* I'll post a pic. when they are dry.......