How To Use Natural Ingredients To Dye Eggs

Look no further than your pantry for natural Easter egg-dying ingredients.

For yellow: camomile tea, turmeric

For deep orangey-red: onion skins

For pale purple: blueberries or grape juice

For auburn: black tea

For light pink: beets

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The basic formula for natural dyes

To make, simply boil one part dye ingredients to six parts water, strain, then place hard-boiled eggs into the liquid. Add two-three tsps of white vinegar per cup of liquid (the acid will help the dyes stick to the egg). Then let soak until desired colour is achieved (anywhere from one hour to one day).