Learn how to Dye Easter Eggs with Lace! Each egg turns out so beautiful and unique. Simple supplies and fun to make with kids of all ages.
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Shopping list:
- textured fabric pieces (lace, burlap, netting, poly mesh ribbon)
- hard boiled eggs
- egg dye (use your favorite, we used food coloring)
- rubber bands
- paper towels
- scissors
- small bowls or cups
If you're looking to try something new and creative for dyeing Easter eggs this year, you’ve got to give this method a try!
These Lace Dyed Easter Eggs turn out absolutely beautiful and are such a fun activity for the whole family. If you're like me, you probably already have most of the supplies in your kitchen or craft stash, making it super convenient. If not, a quick trip to the thrift or dollar store will have you ready to go! It’s actually fun to hunt for different materials and see the unique designs they create.
This activity is great for preschoolers and up. Little ones may need some help and supervision, but they’ll love the process and the results. Hazel is four and she had such a blast!
I recommend testing an egg beforehand to see how long it needs to sit in the dye. We've used both food coloring and store-bought egg dye, and the results can vary depending on how vibrant the colors are.
If you're looking for another unique way to dye eggs, try Easter Eggs Dyed with Rice!
Need some recipes to use your hard boiled eggs? Check out my Seasoned Hard Boiled Eggs or Bacon Deviled Eggs!
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Tips and substitution ideas:
- This method also works with farm fresh eggs, though the colors often turn out a bit darker. It’s a good idea to test one first to determine how long to leave it in the dye, as results can vary depending on the natural color of the eggshell.
- I used a thick lace for this project, which was actually repurposed from an old table runner I bought on Amazon. I also had great results using poly mesh ribbon from the dollar store. Any textured material with small openings should work well, but I wouldn’t recommend using very thin lace, it didn’t produce clear patterns when I tried it. Thrift stores are a fantastic place to find unique, inexpensive fabric options for this activity!
- You won’t be able to get the material to tightly rest against every part of the egg due to the shape, but with slight adjustments, you should get large parts of it covered. The success of the design rests on it being tight against the eggs as much as you can.
- It’s very important to pat dry the egg as soon as it comes out and then again before you undress it. This helps the dye from saturating too much and preserves the design better.
- I noticed the sharper colors like bright pink, purple and blue made better designs. Orange and yellow didn’t turn out as well.
How to Dye Easter Eggs with Lace
Ingredients
- 6x10-inch textured fabric pieces (lace, burlap, netting, poly mesh ribbon)
- hard boiled eggs
- egg dye (use your favorite, we used food coloring)
- rubber bands
- paper towels
- scissors
- small bowls or cups
Instructions
- Prepare your egg dye in individual bowls or cups. (I used homemade egg dye using food coloring, which can be very potent, so keep that in mind)
- Tightly wrap a material piece around your egg and secure it at the top with the rubber band. It’s important you get the material tight against the egg as much as possible.
- Dip the wrapped egg fully into your dye and leave for 15-30 seconds. It’s important you don’t leave it long. The more potent the dye, the less you’ll want to leave it in.
- Immediately rest on a paper towel and pat the outside dry.
- Leave to sit for about 2 minutes before gently cutting away the wrap.
- Immediately pat dry again and let rest for another 3 minutes to dry.
- Repeat the process for all your eggs.
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