To Dye Easter Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• About 20 drops liquid food coloring
• White-shelled hard-boiled eggs

Instructions

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   Line large baking sheet with paper towels and top with wire cooling rack.

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   In small bowl or cup, stir together 1/2 cup boiling water, vinegar, and food coloring.

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   Immerse eggs in dye, turning occasionally to ensure even coating, until desired color, about 5 minutes.

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   Using slotted spoon or tongs, remove eggs from dye and transfer to rack to drain.

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   Refrigerate when dry.

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   Striped Easter Eggs: Wrap a portion of the egg with a rubber band before dyeing.

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   Once the egg is dry, remove the rubber band to reveal the white, undyed strip underneath.

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   Decal Easter Eggs: Another way to block off portions of the egg: Affix stickers or tape in shapes such as daisies or dots before dyeing.

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   Remove once the egg is dry.

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    Free-Hand Easter Eggs: A third way to block off portions: Before dyeing, draw on the egg with a light-colored crayon or wax.

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    If desired, once the egg is dry, the wax can be softened by holding the egg over a candle flame and then wiped off.

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    Two-Toned Easter Eggs: All three of the above methods can be used to create two-toned eggs: Dye the whole egg a light color, such as pink, and let it dry.

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    Then wrap the egg with a rubber band, affix stickers, or draw a design in crayon.

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    Dye the egg a second color, such as blue.

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    Once dry, remove the rubber band, stickers, or crayon.