Marble Easter Eggs with Oil

How to Make Marbled Easter Eggs with Oil

Follow these easy how-to directions to make marble Easter eggs using a few inexpensive pantry staples. You should be able to make one dozen marbled Easter eggs in less than an hour.

Step 1:

Dye Egg with Base Color

In a glass bowl, mix one cup of hot water, one teaspoon of white vinegar, and 5-10 drops of food coloring. The dye in this bowl will be the base color of your egg, so we recommend using a lighter shade of dye.

Use a spoon to place a hard-boiled egg into each bowl, making sure the egg is completely submerged in the liquid. Let the egg sit in the dye for only one minute—this ensures you'll have a shade light enough to show the marbleized pattern. Remove and place the colored egg on a paper towel to dry completely. Repeat this dyeing process with all of the eggs.

Step 2:

Prepare Oil Mixture

While the dyed eggs dry, prepare the oil mixture that will give your eggs a marbled look. Since the oil mixture adds a second color to the dyed egg, it will need to be more saturated than the first color. In a new bowl, mix approximately 20 drops of food coloring with one cup of warm water. Add 1 Tbsp. of vegetable oil and use a spoon to gently mix.

Step 3:

Create the Marbled Effect on Eggs

When the eggs are dry, use a spoon to add one colored egg to the vegetable oil mix. Gently roll the egg around in the dye bath and remove it when you notice a marbleized effect. Keep in mind that if you leave the egg in the mixture too long, it will turn a solid color.

Step 4:

Dry and Display

After removing the egg, lightly blot excess water and oil from the egg using a paper towel and let it dry completely before displaying. For a touch of shine, rub the marble Easter eggs with oil. Try varying the color combinations and oil swirls to create a pretty display of dyed Easter eggs.