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Dyeing Eggs Naturally Fruits, vegetables and spices, such as the ones listed in the table below, are great sources for muted or dramatic colors. The results are well worth your time experimenting with different types of foods. This is also a great educational activity for kids. To dye eggs naturally, choose a natural dyestuff from the table below or experiment with your own choice.  1.
Add a handful (except for spices) - or two or three
handfuls - of a dyestuff in a saucepan.2. Add tap water to come at least one inch above the dyestuff. The amount will be about 1 cup of water for each handful of dyestuff. 3. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat. Simmer about 15 minutes or up to an hour until you like the color. Keep in mind that dyed eggs will not get as dark as the color in the pan. Remove the pan from the heat. 4. Use a very fine strainer (or cheesecloth, if you have some) to strain the dye mixture into a liquid measuring cup. Add 2 to 3 teaspoonfuls of white vinegar for each cup of strained dye liquid. Pour the mixture into a small bowl that's deep enough to completely cover the eggs you want to dye. 5. Lower the eggs into the hot liquid using a slotted spoon or a wire egg holder from a dyeing kit. 6. Leave the eggs in the dye until you like the color. If you're using emptied eggshells, stir or rotate them to help the color reach all the shell parts evenly. 7. Lift out the eggs with the spoon or holder. Let them dry on a rack or drainer. Eggs colored with natural dyes have a dull finish and are not glossy. For a more vibrant color effect, add about 20 or more drops of food coloring to the spice. After they are dry, you can rub the eggs with cooking oil or mineral oil to give them a soft sheen.
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