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Most Easter egg dyes require a tablespoon full of vinegar in the solution. This slightly dissolves the surface of the calcium eggshell. That allows the color to seep slightly into the shell. Voila! Colored eggs! The chemical reaction is basically etching using an acidic solution on a calcium base.
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∙ 14y agowith food coloring
read this article, it has a whole bunch of cool ways to dye eggs using vegetables and flowers, nothign artificial. I tried all of them except the silk one.
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Are plastic Easter eggs hazardous?
Plastic easter eggs are usually used for the easter egg hunts generally for kids. They can be dangerous because they look similar to eggs that little kids paint, but under close supervision are fine to use.
How eggs grow in plants?
There is nothing that is an "Easter egg plant".
I have a plant that looks like it has eggs on it. Is it an Easter egg plant?
It probably is! The eggs start out white, looking just like hen eggs, then they turn yellow, then a golden orange. You can see it here: http://www.parkseed.com/gardening/PD/1884/
Is dyeing eggs a chemical change?
Yes, it is, because a chemical reaction is occurring. In the case of dyeing eggs, the dye molecules are binding to the protein molecules in the egg shell, both directly, and via hydrogen bonds..
From which country did the Easter bunny tradition originate?
The Easter bunny story seems to have originated in Germany, where it was mentioned in their writings in the 1500s. It originated with the pagan festival of Eastre for the goddess Eastre, who was worshiped by Anglo-Saxons through her earthy symbol, the rabbit. The rabbit served as a symbol of new life during the spring season and is part of pre-Christian fertility lore. The Easter Bunny as an Easter symbol bringing Easter eggs seems to have its origins in Alsace and the Upper Rhineland. The first edible Easter Bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s and were amde of pastry and sugar. The Easter Bunny was introduced to America by German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. According to the tradition, children would build brightly colored nests, often out of caps and bonnets, in secluded areas of their homes. The "O_ster Haws_e" would, if the children had been good, lay brightly colored eggs in the nest. As the tradition spread, the nest has become the manufactured, modern Easter basket, and the placing of the nest in a secluded area has become the tradition of hiding eggs. For more information, visit the Related Link.
What is the best dye for easter eggs?
The best dye for Easter eggs is just regular food coloring.
Why do you dye eggs for Easter?
Becaues the Easter egg symoblies the new lif after
Does Spain dye Easter eggs?
Probably every country that supports or celebrates Easter does.
What color do the Greeks dye their Easter eggs with?
Traditionally, Greek Easter eggs were dyed red using onion skins.
What is the earliest you can dye Easter eggs?
2 weeks with refrigeration.
How do you colour Easter eggs without using paint?
food dye..
Can brown eggs be dyed for Easter?
Either paint them or PUT THEM IN DYE
How do you make Easter egg dye from food coloring?
you mix your choice of food coloring with white finger to make dye for Easter eggs for more information on dying Easter eggs go to http://www.ehow.com/how_15797_color-eggs-with.HTML
How do you color a styrofoam ball?
You can color it with a magic marker, or you could dip it in dye like the dye used on Easter eggs. use a marker
Who was the first person to dye a Easter egg?
The exact origins of dying Easter eggs are uncertain, but it is believed to have begun in ancient Mesopotamia or early Christian cultures. The first person to dye an Easter egg is unknown, as it likely predates recorded history.
Why doesn't the Easter bunny bring carrots instead of eggs?
It isn't as much fun to dye carrots. (Eggs are a traditional harbinger of Spring.)
Why do you need vinegar and food coloring to dye Easter eggs?
Because, to dye something, you need some sort of pigment/color. The food coloring is the dye; the vinegar is a weak acid which helps the dye to stick to the surface of the egg.
