We all know what happens when the Easter season rolls around.\u00a0 We dye Easter eggs.\u00a0 But, the problem is, we all know exactly what those dyed Easter eggs look like because, let\u2019s face it:\u00a0 we\u2019ve been dyeing Easter eggs our entire lives.\u00a0 And those dyed Easter eggs always end up looking exactly.\u00a0 the.\u00a0 same.\u00a0 And maybe you want something different this year.\u00a0 There are so many things that can be done with Easter eggs, but why do we end up doing the same thing every single time?\u00a0 You would think that we would be tired of the same old same old, but that hasn\u2019t gotten us to change anything.\u00a0 Well, let this year be different for once.\u00a0 Try out this new and exciting variation on the classic (and tired) Easter egg, and add some fun, and exciting, and in this case, classy take on the Easter egg.\u00a0 Some for some fun and stone-inspired faux-marble eggs on your table this Easter, follow the instructions below.<\/p>\n
Materials needed for marble\/stone Easter eggs:<\/em> Steps for creating stone\/marble style Easter eggs:<\/em> Set up some paper cups that are full of water.\u00a0 For approximately every cup of water, add one teaspoon of your basic white vinegar to the cup.\u00a0 Stir the mixture to mix it all together.<\/p>\n Now, add the food coloring to the water and vinegar mixture.\u00a0 Add drops of food coloring until you get the shade that you desire.\u00a0 A good rule of thumb is to add the drops of food coloring two at a time, and then to wait to see if you like the shade.<\/p>\n Submerge the eggs in the dye.\u00a0 The longer you leave them in, the more intense the color will be.<\/p>\n Place the eggs on either paper towels or paper plates to dry.\u00a0 Alternatively, you can place them back in the egg carton as they dry.<\/p>\n Store eggs in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n Need a refresher on how to hard boil your Easter eggs?\u00a0 Place the eggs in a pot, all in one layer.\u00a0 Fill the pot with water until the water covers the eggs by about an inch.\u00a0 Bring the water to a boil, and let boil for 12 minutes.\u00a0 Remove the pot from the stove, and remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon.\u00a0 Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n1.\u00a0 hard boiled eggs
\n2.\u00a0 Easter egg dye (either store bought or vinegar-based home made Easter egg dye)
\n3.\u00a0 either string or twist ties
\n4.\u00a0 either cheese cloth or some clean nylons<\/p>\n
\n1.\u00a0 Prepare the dye, either according to the directions on the package or according to a homemade dye recipe.
\n2.\u00a0 Next, tightly cover up the eggs with either cheese cloth or with nylons.\u00a0 Then tie the cheese cloth and nylons tightly with string or with the twist tie.
\n3.\u00a0 Next, dye the eggs.\u00a0 Simply put them in the dye for as long as you want.\u00a0 Remember that the longer that the eggs are in the dye, the more intense the color will be on the eggs.
\n4.\u00a0 In the next step, put the eggs in a bowl or on a paper towel or in an egg carton to let them fully dry.
\n5.\u00a0 Once the eggs have fully dried, remove the nylons or the cheesecloth.\u00a0 Once you do, the eggs will have a cool splotchy sort of marbley look to them that will impress all of your friends, make your kids happy, and will definitely take your Easter decor up a couple of notches.
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\nRecipe for home made Easter egg dye:<\/strong><\/p>\n