Marbled Easter Eggs Made With Natural Onion Peel Dye
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Learn how easy it is to make an All Natural Easter Egg Dye using only Onion Skins and Vinegar.
Simply simmering your eggs in the onion dyebath gives you a lovely, warm brown shade.
However, I am going to take this tutorial a step further and show you how to make awesome and unique Marbled Easter Eggs. So, start saving your Onion Skins! You will need quite a few.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
– Raw Eggs (White)
– Onion Skins (lots)
– Scrap Fabric
– Thread
– Scissors
– Small Pot
– Water
– White Vinegar
– Stove
Wrap the Eggs for Dyeing
To begin, cut the fabric into squares, one piece of fabric per egg.
Lay a piece of fabric on one hand. Add a bunch of onion peels then place an egg in the center. Add more onion peels and carefully wrap the fabric around the egg.
Tie it in a bundle making sure there is good contact between the egg and the peels.
Now, repeat the entire wrapping process with the rest of your eggs.
Carefully, place your wrapped eggs in the water, making sure they are completely covered.
Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to cool completely.
Unwrap the Dyed Easter Eggs
Now comes the fun part … unwrapping your marbled eggs!
Aren’t they beautiful? What’s more, you can even make your onion skin Easter Eggs shiny by rubbing them with a bit of oil.
Also, since you are using an all natural dye, the eggs are perfectly edible. Just make sure to store them in the refrigerator.
These colorful eggs also make beautiful Easter table decorations.
Enjoy 🙂
Annette
FiberArtsy.com
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Cathie Sullivan on Mar 19, 2023
These are actually beautiful, yet so simple. I am going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing.
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Miss Daisy on Mar 27, 2024
Beautiful, I'm going to try dying fabric.
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How much vinegar? What are the instructions for using the vinegar? Sounds like a really fun project. Thx!
How much water does the 1/2 cup of white vinegar require...ratio of water to vinegar?
Thx again, Sandy
Would you get a red color, using red onions?