Small flat leaves (we used fern, cilantro, dill, thyme, and mint leaves)
Hard-boiled white eggs
Nylon stockings, cut into 3-inch-long sections
Rubber bands
Water
White vinegar
Food coloring
Large glasses, one for each dye bath (be sure they're wide enough to hold an egg)
Spoon
How to make it
Lay a leaf on an egg, then cover it with a section of nylon stocking to hold it in place.
Pull together both open ends of the stocking, then twist the ends together and secure them with a rubber band.
For
each dye bath, mix 1/2 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 10 to 20
drops of food coloring in a glass. Carefully submerge the nylon-wrapped
egg in the bath and let it soak for about 4 minutes.
Use
a spoon to remove the egg from the dye bath and set it on a covered
work surface. Carefully remove the rubber band, nylon, and leaf. Allow
the egg to dry completely before further handling it.
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