Easter is a wonderful holiday. Multi-colored eggs are an integral companion of the fragrant Easter cake on the gala table. Sharing them or treating them is a good omen, because they are the wishes of good and prosperity.
Interesting way
Modern craftswomen have come up with many of the most extraordinary and very exciting ways of how to color eggs for the holiday. The “marble” eggs for Easter became popular this spring. Such an unusual name for the painted eggs (namely, the so-called painted eggs among the people) received for its proximity to natural material. You can achieve a unique coloring in several rather informative ways. It’s best to do this in the company of the kids.
The first way of coloring
How to paint marble eggs for Easter with the help of purchased paint, the experience of the young naturalist will tell. Also recommendations on this subject can be seen on a bag of paint. First of all, it is worth deciding on the number of eggs needed, because thanks to this it will be possible to calculate the right amount of dye. It is better to choose several optimally natural marble colors for painting. Then the krashenka can be laid out with a "kaleidoscope" around the Easter cake.
To get "marble" eggs for Easter, you also have to stock up with a solid piece of gauze, a few spoons of rice, perfect onion husks, scissors and strings.
First step
The first step is to cut neat gauze into the required number of squares (15x15 cm), so each marble miracle will be honored with attention.
In order for the marble inclusions to turn out to be as reliable as possible, finely chop the onion husk . The optimal pieces will be no more than a square centimeter. And it will be more convenient to stack it.
To "marble" eggs on Easter shone like a real pebble, you need to take care of rice and husk. In a bowl with husk, you need to pour a little water, with the rice do the same fortel. Such manipulations will help small particles of cereal stick to the shell and effectively imprint on it during cooking.
Next stage
The egg, wrapped in rice and husk, must be carefully wrapped in a layer of gauze, tightly tie the tail of the material and cut it with scissors. A snug fit will provide the strongest contact between rice, husk and shell. Coloring in this way will allow you to achieve natural overflows and layering of marble.
Next, gauze nodules must be placed in a deep saucepan (you can use a scoop if you plan to create a small amount of “marble eggs” for Easter) and cook for about 40 minutes, so that all products are ready and stained with husks.
Third stage
Now you can safely get to the dye. It is worthwhile to breed the powder strictly on the recommendation of the manufacturer, in order to get a quality solution in the end. Vessels (glasses or mugs) should be placed as tightly as possible to each other in order to optimize the painting process. If the manufacturer requires diluting the powder in hot water, it is necessary to fulfill the condition, but before dipping the eggs, allow the dye to cool.
The next step will be the final coloring of the products - convolutions must be lowered into a solvent and wait about three to five minutes for each egg. Then the gauze lumps are removed, freed from tinsel and rinsed under a stream of cold water.
With green
You can make the same "marble" eggs for Easter with green. The color of the paint turns out to be more saturated and deep. For this version, you will need the same inventory as in the previous tip, but the dyes must be replaced with verified green. The disadvantage of this option for obtaining "marble" eggs is the scarcity of flowers, but, on the other hand, they can beat the monophonic design of the celebration. Green napkins and glasses will perfectly balance the festive table.
The process of creating "marble" eggs
Pre-soaked eggs must be generously rolled in chopped husk of the onion and wrapped in gauze. Tighten gauze flaps must be carefully so that the green sponge evenly lies on the shell.
Next comes the cooking process. So that the eggs do not break the pattern and do not burst at the most inopportune moment, it is worth adding a tablespoon of high-quality salt to boiling water. After that, you can safely pour the superagent - zelenka. For a dozen Easter eggs , one bottle is enough, but it is still worth dosing on the eye.
To protect yourself from getting greens on your hands, you need to protect yourself with good rubber gloves. The pan will easily wash off after painting. But the hands can "turn green" so more than one day.
Boil eggs in green for 10 minutes after boiling, after which it is necessary to get the bundles and untie. The finer the grinding or cutting of the husk, the brighter and more pronounced the marble pattern will be.
Totally Safe Way
Many curious mothers refuse to stain “marble” eggs for Easter with paints; green is also included in this list of harmful substances. In order to please the kids with such interesting paints and not harm their stomach, it’s worth recalling the grandmother’s recipe. To do this, you only need eggs already cooked, a lot of husks and cotton fabric. How to make such products? To get a marble overflow, it is necessary to cover the eggs moistened with vodka with husk and wrap several times with a cloth. The more folds and excesses of the fabric, the more likely it will turn out "marble".
Interesting options
On the same basis, eggs can be dyed. Instead of husks, it is necessary to cover the prepared eggs with rice and tightly wrap with gauze. Cook them for about 45 minutes. After it is necessary to stretch the bundles and rinse under a stream of cool water.
How to get "marble" eggs for Easter, photos of which are presented in the article, we have already described. I would like to dwell on one important point. The main nuance of the noble “marble” products is the addition of vegetable oil to the saturated dye itself. After pouring the oil into the dye, it is necessary to smoothly mix the mixture, and then dip the egg into it. An oil trace spreads on the shell in smaller spots. After drying, the egg must be dipped in a different color. So the eggs made in the "marble" technique will acquire an extraordinary ebb.
Cute pattern
Many craftsmen advise how to paint eggs for Easter with their own hands. Marble and polka dot eggs are the most touching and original products. We considered the first option for creation. And how to make a second pattern? To create polka dot eggs, you will need special foil-based stickers or double-sided tape. Carefully washed eggs must be pasted over with such circles and dipped in concentrated dye for a couple of minutes. Next, let the shell dry and then remove the stickers (adhesive tape). That's all, the products are ready.
Conclusion
The abundance of techniques and devices of modern hostesses allows you to get the most colorful and structural varieties of color for Easter eggs. Ancient customs, translated into a modern colorful style, help instill in children love and respect for the holy holidays.