Silk tie dying makes the most amazing looking eggs! You end up with bright intricate patterns that are more like art than egg dying! Go, find a few old silk ties (or blouses, or pajamas) and let’s get started!
Items needed:
- Eggs
- 100% silk ties (must be 100% silk or it will not work) The darker the pattern, the better it turns out. We got ties at D.I. for $2, but also used silk pajama pants.
- Cotton cloth (we used old t-shirt others used pillowcases)
- Twist Ties
- Water
- White Vinegar
- Glass or Enamel pan
1. Cut fabric into squares big enough to fit around the eggs.
2. Wrap the eggs in silk making sure to cover the entire shell.
3. Wrap the silk wrapped egg in the cotton fabric and tie the top with a twist tie.
4. Put all wrapped eggs in pan and cover them completely with water
5. Add 3 T. White Vinegar to water
6. Bring to a boil and let boil 20-25 minutes. (More time makes the pattern more vibrant)
7. Scoop the eggs out and lay them on a cookie sheet or to cool a little.
8. Unwrap eggs and marvel at the patterns!
We had a lot of fun doing this! We had kids ages 5-65 participating.
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So very cool! Who knew that ugly ties have a purpose?!
What a great idea! I am going to file this one in my craft file to try soon. Thanks for sharing!
I just watched this on Martha Stewart today, you are one step ahead of her. lol. I thought it was very cool, I just keep saying, hmmmm, maybe next year. lol.
We tried these this year I don’t know who was more amazed the kids or all the adults, this was a great craft to do with them on Easter my daughter had fun finding ties with me the week before at the Goodwill, this will be a new tradition now:)
Adorei! Vou experimentar com os meus meninos.
Mil sorrisos coloridos para si.
Hey – I’ve had this in my bookmarks for over a year and just linked you up on my blog! ONE day I WILL try this! lol
http://pinklittlenotebook.blogspot.com
I’m going to try this!!
Been having a real problem commenting on any blogger blogs. UGH.
anyway… Very cool idea! I don’t have children at home anymore but I’m going to show this to my daughter for the grandkids.
Whodathunk?!