Egg coloring or dyeing is the most preferred and fun
filled activity on the occasion of Easter. One of the hallmarks of the
festival, eggs find a wide application in a number of activities.
Colorful eggs can be used in different games which are organized on
Easter. They even prove to be a vital element of decoration and spruce
up the environment with the spirit of the fête. The process of
coloring eggs is quite simple and yet requires creativity. It is no less
than an art, enjoyed by one and all alike.
To dye or color an egg, the first step is to boil it hard. For this
immerse the eggs in a saucepan filled with water. Light the flame and
bring it to boil. Turn off the fire and let the saucepan stand, covered
with a lid for about 30 minutes. After this, wash the eggs with cold
water. Remember the eggs should be cool before you start decorating
them. Now, to add color to your eggs you can prepare your own dye at
home with the help of food colors. For the dye, mix about one tablespoon
of food coloring with two teaspoon of vinegar in a cup.
After preparing this mixture, add water into it till the container is
half full. Your dye is ready. The longer the eggs stay in the dye, the
deeper the color shade will be. You can color your eggs according to
your own imagination and innovation. All you need is craft items, colors
and your creativity. Some exquisite ways of coloring the Easter eggs are
given below.
