Welcome to T stands for Tuesday. Hope you had a lovely Easter.
Last week I decided to try a new technique with my natural onion skin dye. I’ve done natural dying in the past and always amazed how different the results can be.
The only leaf or flower I had on hand was cilantro, so I made do with that.
I didn’t have a ton of onion skins so I decided on 4 eggs. I tucked the eggs into the onion skins and filled the pan with water. I also gave a generous splash of white vinegar to the mix. I cooked the eggs like I would for hard boiled eggs. Bring to a boil uncovered, boil 1 minute, cover and turn off burner. Let sit for at least 20 mins. Perfect eggs every time. These eggs I let sit much longer…until they were lukewarm since I wanted the dye to have as much time to work it’s magic as possible.
Oh yeah magic. Look at how dark that color came out.
They are so interesting to look at. I want to try this again but with other leaves and flowers.
I was so mad at myself after I dumped the dye water down the sink. What was I thinking!!! I could have thrown some bits and pieces of fabric and lace in there. My mind was preoccupied. Good old Murphy of Murphy’s law had paid us a visit. While boiling the eggs I notice the digital display for the oven wasn’t on. Obviously the cook top worked since I was using it. Yep the control board was shot. On the bright side, I hated my old stove. And this lovely news came the day after finding out I have to get a root canal. Nothing like waking up with a swollen cheek and painful mouth.
There are a few more things that Murphy contributed to over the past week as well but I’m done complaining.
Time for a decadent cup of coffee before moving on with my day.
What are you doing today?
What an amazing colour! I have tried onionskins a long time ago, but I never got them that dark – probably diluted it too much. I am bookmarking this post and trying this for next Easter, they would make a lovely gift. Happy T-Day!
beautiful eggs! I have never tried this although I’ve seen many examples. Actually, I don’t even dye or make eggs for Easter anymore-no one to eat them. I do hope Murphy has left your house but a new stove is pretty nice! Happy T day!
oh wow, your dyed eggs came out really stunning! love the cilantro leaf design…sorry to hear about the root canal! not much fun but results are worth it. Happy T/coffee day, and enjoy the new stove! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
Well, I’m obviously not having a root canal today or ordering a new stove. But Sally got sick late yesterday afternoon, so her birthday lunch may be put on hold.
Did you wrap the skins in pantyhose? Sort of looks like it. You got a beautiful color out of those. I’ve dyed fabric in onion skins, but never eggs. I was thrilled to see how gorgeous they were.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful eggs and your coffee with us for T this Tuesday. I hope all goes well at the dentist and you like your new stove.
Yes the egg is wrapped in a small section of nylon.
What gorgeous eggs! Color and design both!
Happy T Tuesday :)
i love how the pattern on the eggs turned out! actually i buy egg-Colors for dyeing teabags and such… i´m sure you will think of the use of the excess next time!
good luck for the Dentist visits – hope it is not too painful.
happy t-day, halle!
The colours you have achieved are wonderful, those eggs are little treasures. Thanks for sharing your idea. Happy T day, hugs Valerie
This technique is totally new to me. The dyed eggs look gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it here.
Happy T day
Natural dyeing is such fun and your eggs look gorgeous Halle!
I always keep a bag of odd white bits of fabric and lace at the ready…cause you just never know when you’ll need them ;-)
Hope you get your mouth feeling tiptop again soon!
Happy T Day
oxo
Fabulous colour – I hope you try some more soon and are able to add more things to dye! Happy T day! Chrisx
I love dying eggs with onion skins ♥ The color is always so vibrant. I haven’t tried the flowers or leaf relief dying yet but you can bet I’m going to soon. Sorry about the tooth! Those can be so painful and hope you get it fixed real quick. Take care of yourself in the meantime. ♥
That onion skin dyeing sure works great on egg shells. They did come out fabulous. Happy T day! :)
I must remember this next year and have the GDs give it a try, the eggs turned out so pretty.
Thanks for the T-day visit and the comment.