How To Decorate Easter Eggs

There are hundreds of ways one can go about decorating eggs for the Easter holiday. The ideas can range from simple to extreme. However one chooses to decorate Easter eggs, it can be a fun family activity for both young and old alike. All one needs are some eggs and a little bit of creativity.

The classic way of decorating eggs involves nothing more than combining paste food coloring, 1 cup of water, and ¼ cup of vinegar. The amount of paste used will determine soft or bold colors. Simply dip a hard-boiled egg into the dye and keep it there until the perfect color is reached. The longer the egg stays in the dye, the darker the color will be.

An interesting way to decorate Easter eggs does not involve the use of dye at all. Crayons and warm hard-boiled eggs make a great combination. The heat from the warm egg melts the crayon wax, creating smoothness between the colors. When decorating this way, it is important to note that the eggs should be cooled just enough so they are easy to handle. The other eggs should stay in the hot water to keep warm until they are ready to be decorated.

Tie-dyed Easter eggs are a fun dyeing technique everyone enjoys. All that is needed is a colander, hard-boiled eggs, ½ cup white vinegar, and food coloring. Begin by placing the eggs into the colander and splashing them with the vinegar. Drip some food coloring onto the eggs and gently shake the colander to help spread the color. Give the color at least a minute to set on the eggs before adding the next color. Repeat the process with one or two more colors, letting each color sit for a minute before adding the next color. Once all the colors have been added and the eggs have been allowed to set, rinse them lightly with water. Place the eggs on paper towels to drain and dry. It should be noted that only two or three colors should be used for best results.