Showing posts with label Homemade Easter Egg Dyes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homemade Easter Egg Dyes. Show all posts

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Homemade Natural Easter Egg Dyes

Homemade Natural Easter Egg Dyes

To make your own natural dyes, boil common ingredients in water with a tablespoon of vinegar until the desired shade is reached. Strain with cheescloth to remove solids.
  • Yellow: Yellow onion skins, ground turmeric
  • Orange: Same as yellow, with added beet juice
  • Pink: Cranberry juice concentrate
  • Red: Beets, paprika
  • Blue: Canned blueberries, red cabbage, grape juice concentrate
  • Green: Spinach and/or kale
  • Brown: Strong brewed coffee or tea 
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