"Tie" Dye Easter Eggs

Are you looking for a very cool and non-toxic way to dye Easter eggs this year? Or are you just wanting to do something different? Well, this is it!

"Tie" Dye Easter Eggs are created using silk to dye the eggs. It's easy, fun, inexpensive, and very green! The epitome of Eco-Cheap!

What you need:
Eggs
Silk Ties (or scarves, blouses, anything 100% silk)
White Fabric Scraps (old t-shirt, pillow case, etc)
Vinegar
Water
Oil

Here's what I started with:

A few ties that I bought at Goodwill for fifty cents each, and an old white t-shirt that I never wore any more.

Step 1: Deconstruct the ties and cut in pieces big enough to wrap around an egg. Save the inside of the ties. You will use these to tie the silk on the egg.

Step 2: Wrap silk around egg, right side in, and tie with a strip from the inside of tie. The silk must be right side in or else it won't work! Also make sure it is as tight to the egg as possible. Note: I saw another person mention using dental floss to wrap the silk around the egg. It ensures the fabric is in fact very tight to the egg. Seems like a very good idea! I will be doing that next year.

Step 3: Cut t-shirt into pieces and strips and wrap eggs and tie with the strips. You can also use all those unmatched single socks in your laundry basket!

Step 4: Put eggs in large pot and cover with water. Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar. Put on stove on high and bring to boil. Once it boils turn temperature down and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Step 5: Remove from pot and allow to cool.

Step 6: Remove fabric and rub eggs with a little oil to make them shine.

Aren't they beautiful!

And guess what? The silk can be reused! So, be sure to save all your materials and reuse them next year! Talk about reduce, reuse, and recycle!

How are you dyeing your Easter eggs this year? Are you choosing non-toxic dyes or sticking with traditional dyes?



So glad I learned how to do this last year via Martha Stewart Crafts!