Silk tie dyed eggs were the star of my Easter table a few years ago, and I thought I should share again how to make them. I still have some leftover ties, so that I will make new ones again. They are very easy to make and look stunning. It’s a great way to use up old silk ties, blouses, shirts, etc.
The one thing to remember about making silk tie dyed eggs is that you need to use real silk. If it’s not silk, the pattern will not transfer. I’ve tried. It should also be a good pattern that will show up on the eggs. For example, pink silk with a subtle pattern will just give you a solid pink egg. It will be pretty, but it’s not the same thing.
If you don’t have any silk in your house, you can go to resale shops or thrift shops to find it. Silk ties usually have great patterns, especially when they are older and were in fashion a while ago. Silk blouses, silk shirts, pants, whatever you can find that doesn’t cost a whole lot. If you get silk from a resale shop, you are helping a charitable organization that is helping someone else, so it’s double-dipping but for the common good.
What you will Need for Silk Tie Dyed Eggs
You will need white cloth, secure twist ties, a pot, water, and vinegar. You can use any kind of white material. Use a pillowcase or even torn old white socks that were going to get tossed would be good. White cloth does not interfere with the colors coming from the silk. I recommend using butterfly clips to secure the white fabric.
Use white eggs, not brown ones. Did you know that there is absolutely no difference between white eggs and brown eggs, except for the chicken’s feather color? If the chicken was white, the eggs are white. If the chicken was brown, the eggs are brown.
Equipment
Supplies
- 4 Silk Ties Various patterns
- 4 White Cloth cut to fit eggs
- 4 Twist Ties
- 4 Butterfly clips
Instructions
- Choose ties with interesting patterns.
- Cut the tie so you get a large enough piece of silk to completely cover the egg.
- Wrap the uncooked egg a piece of silk, the shiny side touching the egg. Secure it with a twist tie.
- Then wrap that in the white cloth, and secure it either with the butterfly clip. Do this for all the eggs you want to silk dye.
- Fill a pot full of water, and add a quarter cup of white vinegar. Gently place the eggs in the pot, and bring it to a boil. Let the eggs boil for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let them sit for about an hour.
- When you unwrap the eggs, they will have taken on the print pattern of the tie. You can brush them with a little vegetable oil if you want them to be shiny.
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