Easy Easter Egg Dyeing with MYO Dye

Easter is just around the corner and I have some tips on how to boil and dye the perfect Easter Egg!

How To Boil The Perfect Easter Egg

• Fill a pot with cold water and carefully add eggs.
• Bring water to a rolling boil, then cover and turn off heat.
• Let the pot set for 15 minutes before removing the eggs.
• Pour out warm water and fill pot with cold water
• When the eggs are cooled, remove from water and store in refrigerator.

How To Make Your Own Easter Egg Dye

Ingredients/Materials:

• 1/2  cup very hot water
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• Wilton Gel food coloring
• Mugs/Cups to dye eggs in
• Spoon or tongs
• Toothpicks

Method:

• Using a toothpick, dissolve gel food coloring into a mug filled with 1/2 cup hot water until water is your desired hue.  Be sure to stir until completely dissolved.
• Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to colored water and stir
• Using a spoon or tongs, add a hard-boiled egg to mug of dyed water and let stand until it is your desired shade.
• Remove from colored water and let dry

*My EGGcellent Tip -
For a swirled effect, add one tablespoon of olive oil to the water/vinegar dye mix!

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