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Silk tie dyed Easter eggs

Eggs wrapped in old silk ties and boiled so the patterns print right onto the shells, totally unlike regular dyed eggs.

Silk tie dyed Easter eggs
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 12 and up
Time1 hour
Cost$4 to $10 with thrifted ties

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Don't eat these eggs, since tie dyes aren't food safe.

  1. Step 1: Cut the silk
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    Cut the silk

    Open the tie seams. Cut squares big enough to wrap an egg.

  2. Step 2: Wrap the eggs
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    Wrap the eggs

    Wrap each egg with the printed side touching the shell. Twist the ends tight.

  3. Step 3: Add the outer layer
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    Add the outer layer

    Wrap a cotton square over the silk. Close it with a twist tie.

  4. Step 4: Boil them
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    Boil them

    Grown-up step: put eggs in a pot, cover with water, add vinegar, and simmer 20 minutes.

  5. Step 5: Cool and unwrap
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    Cool and unwrap

    Lift them out and let them cool. Unwrap to see the print.

  6. Step 6: Shine them
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    Shine them

    Rub a drop of vegetable oil on each one for a soft shine.

Edie's tip

Look for 100% silk on the tag. Polyester ties won't transfer.

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