Step 2: add a smear of Wilton- Food Color Gel into each cup. Fill with boiling water.
Step 3: Gently 'roll to crack' 12 hard-boiled eggs. Leave shells attached to egg.
Step 4: Drop one egg into each of the 12 colors. Make sure the hot water covers the egg completely. (Tip: I placed all my cups into a deep baking pan lined with paper towel. The paper towel helped catch splatters and spills, and the baking dish kept it all contained). Leave in colored water for 5-7 hours. I checked one after a few hours, and the color was not bright enough.
Step 5: Gently peel back the shells and enjoy the unique designs. The inside of the shells are just as beautiful as the eggs!
Step 6: Okay so we had 12 peeled- hard boiled eggs stinking up our refrigerator overnight, so it was time to make deviled eggs!
Pretty and delicious. Happy Easter!
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These look like so much fun! I have everything needed, too. This is going on the to-do list for this week. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've never actually eaten the eggs I've done the silk tie dying with. Something about the whole process just made it feel less than edible to me, so I never tried. It looks like from the Martha Stewart page that you can, though. I usually only do a few each year and save the rest of the eggs for something I won't have a problem eating.
ReplyDeleteVery cool - happened upon your blog by chance - loved your Jello ideas too.
ReplyDeleteOur family uses purple cabbage juice to dye ours. My kids are sensitive to regular food dyes, so this works for us. I just did a post about it! You can read it here:http://www.heaveninthehome.com/2009/03/25/healthy-snacks-for-kids-dino-eggs/
ReplyDeleteShannon, your eggs are beautiful..great job!
I'm making it right away !I hope to surprise my grand children on sunday french grand mother of 7)Thank you for sharing.Y.S
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so amazing, I have to try it. Thanks for sharing, they are really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy girls are going to love this!!! We actually boiled 3 dozen eggs on Thursday. Emilee's teacher requested that she bring in a few to decorate for her class party. The girls and I will try this neat technique tonight. Shannon thanks for sharing. Smiles :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea... Will definitely be doing this for Easter next year.. Thanks for the inspiration... :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Those turned out so great! You are so creative! I LOVE deviled eggs. It's a family tradition. It's so very nice to meet you!
ReplyDeletewow it is soo cool to see every single step Thank you so much for sharing. I will try it before easter:)
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