Two Gorgeous, Modern Ways to Dye Design-y Easter Eggs

Dyeing Easter eggs is a fun and easy craft – and it’s also a great way to decorate your home for the season. Piled on a platter or in a basket, dyed eggs make for an easy and festive centerpiece, or you can write guests’ names on them and use them as placecards (place eggs?) at an Easter brunch. And while the classic monochrome method of dyeing Easter eggs is always fun, Apartment Therapy is all about trying the latest styles, and these color-blocked and tie-dyed Easter egg designs are sure to be the next big thing! The Incredible Egg recently partnered with two DIY experts to bring us these two gorgeous, modern egg-dyeing techniques. Whether you have fond memories of doing this in childhood or are looking to start a new tradition, you can’t go wrong with these DIYs.

These Color-Blocked Easter Eggs are the creation of Nole at Oh So Beautiful Paper. While the technique may look complicated, it’s actually very easy to achieve – you just put a few inches of dye in a bowl (or in a muffin tin!) and gently dip one side of the egg in it. Multiple dips (especially with lighter colors) creates a beautiful, layered effect.

We love the way Nole used both white and brown eggs to create different color palettes, from spring-y pastels to deep, earthy tones. She also includes directions for making different dye colors from different kinds of food coloring, which is very helpful. Try matching the colors of your eggs to the colors of your space, or to your Easter tablescape.

See the full DIY: Modern Color-Blocked Easter Eggs

Feeling a little wild? Try these Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs, from Erica at P.S.- I Made This. The end result is quite impressive, but the process for making them is very simple. You take a hard-boiled egg (white or brown!), wrap it in a paper towel or napkin, and use a spray bottle to soak the napkin in a water/vinegar mixture. To achieve the tie-dye effect, add a few small drops of food coloring right on the napkin. You can have lots of fun experimenting with different colors and patterns – the sky’s the limit!

See the full DIY: Tie-Dye Easter Eggs

Eggs for dyeing need to be hard boiled – which means that once Easter has passed (or you start to get a little hungry), you can eat them! Try one on its own, with a little salt, pepper, and chives, or use one of these deviled egg recipes from The Incredible Egg to take things to the next level. A beautiful craft that tastes just as good as it looks in your home? It’s the best of all possible worlds.

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