Here you can see the result of my latest experiments using kitchen herbs to create floral patterns on our Easter eggs. I love how the eggs turned out – each one has a unique pattern. Move the mouse over the images in the post to see how this works – it is really easy! These eggs are so much fun to make because you never know how the patterns will turn out exactly.. I don’t eat eggs but I love dying eggs for Easter!
Collect small twigs and leaves from edible plants, such as kitchen herbs.
Cut pieces of gauze bandage (this is an awesome way to recycle old first-aid kits from your car!) into pieces of about 15cm.
Place a few leaves on the gauze and then place a - still hot - boiled egg on top.
Wrap the gauze around the boiled egg.
You can experiment with different leaves.
The leaves should not be too big.
Carefully wrap the gauze around the egg and make a knot to keep it in place.
And place the egg with the gauze in the dye.
Follow the instructions on the dye. I like to leave the eggs in there until they have a nice, full color.
Then get the eggs out and let them dry off a bit.
Use gloves unless you want colored finger tips!
Do not let the eggs dry completely, or else the gauze might stick to them.
Remove the gauze carefully without moving the leaves.
Aren't the eggs pretty? You can leave the leaves on.
Or remove the leaves once the eggs are dry.
I love this moment when you see how the patterns turned out!
You can also leave the gauze on so that the eggs are a little surprise package. However, when fully dry, the gauze can stick to the egg.
The eggs fit beautifully on the Easter breakfast table.
Happy Easter and bon appetit!
