At the beginning of this experiment, I have to admit I had my doubts! Thinking: “there is no way this is going to work…” however it did work, and probably will work even better on my second attempt.
On this first batch, I did not use vinegar, or the second layer of white cloth; Both of which would probably make for better pattern transfer and brighter colors. Nonetheless it was fun, here are a few quick photos showing how the trial run turned out:
Tutorial by OurBestBites.com
Materials and Tools:
- Raw Eggs
- Glass or enamel pot (pretty much anything non-aluminum will work)
- Silk Ties, Blouses, or Boxer Shorts
(cut into pieces large enough to cover eggs)
- An old white sheet or pillowcase
(also cut into pieces to cover silk-wrapped eggs)
- Twist Ties or String to secure cloth
(I just tied the cloth around my eggs)
- 4 Table Spoons of white vinegar
(optional – but will give better colors)
- Warm Water
- Vegetable Oil (optional)
- Paper Towels or Colander to dry eggs
- Tongs or Spoon to handle Hot Eggs
1.) Remove seaming from ties & any lining inside. All you want is a piece of silk. Cut into a square (or any shape piece that will fully cover raw egg.
2.) Wrap an egg with a piece of silk, making sure printed side of the material is facing egg. Silk can still be used if it doesn’t fit perfectly around egg. Just try to make as much smooth contact with the fabric as possible. The pattern will transfer much better if it is right up against the egg. Any part that is folded or wrinkled will leave kind of a tie-dyed pattern (which is still cool – see my photos). Secure the cloth with a twist tie or string. (if you do not mind tie dye effect just tie cloth around the egg)
3.) Place the silk-wrapped egg in a piece of white sheet, pillowcase, or old tablecloth and secure tightly with another twist tie or string. (I skipped this step)
4.) Place the eggs in the pot. Fill pot with water to cover eggs completely. Then, add the 1/4 cup of vinegar. (I forgot vinegar)
5.) Bring water to a boil, turn down heat, simmer for 20-25 minutes.
6.) Remove eggs from water with tongs/spoon and let cool on paper towels or in colander.
7.) Once eggs are cool enough to handle, remove the fabric.
8.) Freak Out – Because they look so AMAZING!
9.) Add a bit of luster by dabbing vegetable oil on paper towel and rubbing eggs.
Have fun and post some pictures of your Easter Eggstravaganza!
Chicken Coops in the city? But of course, where else would we be able to find delicious fresh local eggs in such abundance.
