How to Make Patterned Easter Eggs

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Last Updated: February 4, 2021

Looking to have something different this Easter and skip the typical blandly dyed Easter Eggs? These patterned Easter eggs may be just what you're after. Using the texture of patterned hosiery or fabric, these interesting Easter eggs are something quite different and you'll have plenty of people asking you where you got them from!

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Preparation

How many eggs you will boil is up to you, but don't boil more than what you have time to dye in one go.
Although the dye will most likely not stain countertops or floors, it’s best to play it safe by covering the area with newspaper and/or finding a workspace that can handle this activity.
If you're supposed to boil the water, wait until it has cooled safely before dipping the eggs in it.
Check that the eggs will fit in those squares, with allowance left at the ends so you can tie it all together with a rubber band. If using pantyhose, cut a 5 inch (12.5cm) long tube for the egg to slip into, then knot off each end.

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Dyeing the Boiled Eggs

Tie the fabric together using the rubber band.
Hold the excess fabric and lower the egg into the dye. Leave the egg in the dye until the color comes through the hosiery.
Blot gently with paper towels. Allow the egg to rest on either the paper towel or in the empty egg carton while it’s drying. Leave the fabric intact during the drying process.
Blot any excess dye, but be careful not to disturb the pattern that has been created.
Repeat for as many eggs as you'd like to put on display.

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Can I do it without laces?

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You can. However, it will probably just be a messier process and messier as the overall look. You could try just dipping different parts of the egg at different angles in the different colours, but again, this is quite messy. You could try scotch tape, in order to get the same clean line effect.

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Do I need to remove the egg whites?

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No. The eggs in the example are boiled, so you may leave in the egg whites.

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If I don't have food coloring, is there something else that will work?

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Yes, you can decorate your eggs with markers or paint.

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Very wide lace or lace fabric can be used to the same effect. Check thrift stores or online sellers for old (but not antique!) lace at cheap prices.

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You can reuse fabric, but rinse fabric between uses to remove excess color.

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Blotting the color helps to set the dye in place. Take care when blotting and consider using a tissue instead of a paper towel in some cases.

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