This year, my mom, sister and myself decided to make silk tie eggs. We did this two years ago and decided to give it another go since we enjoyed the process so much. It's a more unique and fun way to make beautiful designs on your not-so-traditional Easter eggs. We did, however, still do the traditional egg dying afterwards. :)
Materials needed:
- 100% Silk Ties
- White fabric (we used a cut up white tee)
- Rubber Bands
- Large Pot
- Vinegar (3 Tablespoons)
- Scissors
- Tongs
Cut open the silk ties and wrap the egg until it's completely covered.
Use rubber on both sides to keep the egg completely wrapped in the fabric. It will look like a fat tootsie roll.
Then, wrap the egg in a layer of white fabric. This will prevent the silk tie color from bleeding while in the pot of boiling water.
Once all of your eggs are rolled, gently place them into the pot of water with 3 tablespoons of vinegar. Let the water turn to a boil and keep them in for 20 minutes.
You will start to see the water color change while boiling. When the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat and use tongs to gently take the eggs out.
Let the eggs cool before unwrapping. Once cooled, slowly take off the rubber bands and unwrap the two layers of fabric.
Voila!
And, of course, the standard dyed eggs:
We hope you all have a wonderful Easter.
xoxo,
Laura
