Try using natural dyes for your eggs this year!
1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a pan. Add water until the eggs are covered.
2. Add approximately one teaspoon of vinegar.
3. Add the natural dye. Use more dye material for more eggs or for a more intense color.
4. Bring water to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. If you are pleased with the color, remove the eggs from the liquid.
7. If you want more intensely colored eggs, temporarily remove the eggs from the liquid. Strain the dye through a coffee filter (unless you want speckled eggs). Cover the eggs with the filtered dye and let them remain in the refrigerator overnight.
Naturally-colored eggs will not be glossy, but if you want a shiny appearance you can rub a bit of cooking oil onto the eggs once they are dry.
You can use fresh and frozen berries as ‘paints’, too. Simply crush the berries against dry boiled eggs.
Lavender: Small Quantity of Purple Grape Juice + 2 tsp Lemon Juice
Violet: Hibiscus Tea
Blue: Blueberries
Green: Spinach Leaves (boiled)
Yellow: Lemon Peels (boiled)
Orange: Carrots (boiled) or Chili Powder
Brown: Strong Coffee or Black Tea
Pink: Beets or Cranberry Juice
Red: Canned Cherries with Juice or Pomegranate Juice