Learn how to create natural dyes for all of your Easter egg crafts using common foods, like red cabbage, onion skins, beets, and coffee. Dyeing Easter eggs is a beloved tradition and one of the most fun Easter crafts to share with kids of all ages. But, if you're turned off by the chemicals in store-bought Easter egg dye, try these nine natural options.
Each features a coloring agent - a vegetable, fruit juice, or spice. The Best Natural Easter Egg Dyes Natural Green Easter Egg Dye Easter eggs can be dyed green with spinach juice, matcha powder, lavender tea, or a mix of natural yellow and blue dyes. Spinach Place one cup of spinach in a sauce pan with 2-4 cups of water and boil.
Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the juice into a wide mouth pint jar (¾ full). Add 1 TBSP white vinegar Soak eggs overnight.
Matcha. Skip the food coloring and the special kits from the drugstore - here's how to naturally dye Easter eggs using things you already have in your pantry. The Easter egg symbolizes new life, and coloring eggs has been a long-standing tradition.
Sure, those artificial tablets make some fun, bright colors, but there's a better way to color your hard. Make Natural Easter Egg Dyes with Ingredients in Your Kitchen Use these recipes made from household ingredients to create natural Easter egg dyes in beautifully subdued shades. Once you realize the harmful dyes and chemicals in commercial products you'll see why we choose natural Easter egg dye with safe ingredients.
This guide is perfect for anyone looking to create stunning, vibrant non-toxic Easter egg dyes using safe, natural ingredients from your kitchen. Ditch the artificial dyes and discover the beauty of food-based coloring, with proven techniques that work! While many of us grew up using food coloring to dye eggs, there's something special about creating rich, earthy colors from natural ingredients. Plus, these natural dyes are kid-friendly, easily accessible, and fun to experiment with.
Natural dyes produce lovely pastel shades, perfect for springtime celebrations. To avoid staining hands, use gloves when handling eggs dyed with beet or turmeric. Gather your loved ones and enjoy creating these naturally vibrant, non-toxic Easter eggs that celebrate both family tradition and healthful living.
Happy Easter!