Supplies
Tools
- String
- Pot of water
- Tongs
Materials
- Eggs
- String
- Silk ties- old ties or bought at a thrift store are fine
- NOTE: The thinner the fabric, the more the color will transfer
- An old, white T-shirt
- 3 tablespoons of white vinegar
- Vegetable oil
Directions
Preparation of the eggs
- Cut the back of the tie open and take out the fabric in the center.
NOTE: You will only be using the actually colored silk.
- Cut up the pieces of silk so they are large enought to cover the entirety of the egg.
- Wrap the silk around the egg. It doesn't need to be perfect.
- Cut the t-shirt into little squares large enough to wrap around the eggs.
- Roll the silk-bound egg up with the t-shirt fabric.
- Roll the t-shirt covered egg up tightly with string.
NOTE: The colored silk should really be pressed up close to the egg to produce the best color exchange.
Cooking of the eggs
- Placed the wrapped eggs in a pan of cold water mixed with the vinegar. The water should completely cover the eggs.
- Allow to boil for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove eggs from stove and allow to cool.
- Unwrap the eggs to see the design produced.
- Rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the eggs at the end for the best result.
