How to make egg decorations

Use natural dyes and materials to create beautiful Easter eggs with a difference

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January 29th, 2018 at 12:05 pm

Eggs are synonymous with spring in Britain – and they are a great canvas for creating a beautiful seasonal gift for Mother’s Day or the Easter holidays.

Method:

1. Onion dye

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Place the red onion skins in the saucepan, and cover with water. Add a few tablespoons of vinegar, and then boil for 10 minutes or so while you move on to
the next step.

2. Tights

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Cut a pair of old tights into tubes long enough to wrap the eggs in and set them aside. You need to be able to knot the ends of the tube together to keep each egg safe.

3. Leaves and flowers

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Decorate the eggs with leaves and flowers. You can lightly dampen the eggshell with a cloth to help them to stick. Grass blades work well for stripes and clover makes good spots.