How to make egg decorations

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.

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You will need

• red onions
• eggs
• old tights
• foliage

Method:

1. Onion dye

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

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

4. wrap the eggs

5. Into the pan

6. Oil the eggs

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