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How to hard-boil an egg:

-Put eggs in a pot.
-Add cold water and salt and bring to a boil.
-Keep eggs in the boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
-Remove eggs from pot and place in bowl of ice or refrigerate until cool to the touch.

How to dye an egg:

(NOTE: You can also purchase ready-made easter egg dye )

What you’ll need:

-Vinegar (plain white)
-Small bowls, cups or empty margarine containers
-Water
-Food color drops (available at grocery store. Or use our chart below for all-natural food dye)

Directions:

-Fill containers 1/2 to 2/3 full of water.

-Add 1 tsp of vinegar for every 1 cup of water.

-Add drops of food color until you’re happy with the hue.

-Put hard boiled eggs in the cups (You can use a Tbsp to put them in and take them out)

-Let dry.

NOTE: Coverwork surface with newspaper so the dye doesn’t stain the table. If it does get on furniture, wipe it off immediately.

How to make natural food dye…