How to Dye Polka Dots Onto Easter Eggs

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Last Updated: January 21, 2021

Sometimes, the simplest designs are also the most beautiful. Instead of going all out for Easter this year, why not try making some simple polka dot eggs instead? There are lots of ways to dye dots onto egg, and they are all very simple. White eggs work best for this, but you could use brown ones instead for a more unique look.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using Round Stickers

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Hard boil some eggs. Because you will be dipping the eggs into the dye, hallow or blown-out eggs are not recommended for this method. Be sure to let the eggs cool before moving on. White eggs are recommended, but you can try brown eggs for an interesting effect.
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Prepare your dye. Pour ½ cup (120 milliliters) of boiling water into a cup. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 10 to 20 drops of food coloring. Repeat this step for each color you want to use.^{[1]
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- The more food coloring you add, the darker the color will become.
- You can also use a simple Easter egg dyeing kit from the store. Prepare the dye according to the kit's instructions.
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Place round stickers all over the egg. You can use blank label stickers, confetti stickers, or even the small, round smiley-face stickers teachers use. Be sure to smooth down the edges of the stickers so that no dye gets underneath.^{[2]
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- Shiny stickers seem to resist the dye the best. Matte, paper stickers seem to let some of the dye through.
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Dip the egg into the dye for 5 minutes. Use a wire egg holder or a pair of tongs to gently set the egg into the dye. Leave the egg in the dye for 5 minutes.^{[3]
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- Be careful not to drop the egg, or it may crack.
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Remove the egg from the dye. You can do this with a wire egg holder, a pair of tongs, or a small, slotted spoon. Hold the egg over the cup and let the excess dye drip off.
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Let the egg dry before removing the stickers. Set the egg down some place where it won't tip or roll over; you can even use an egg holder. Once the egg is dry, peel the stickers off to reveal the white polka dots!
- If you used brown eggs, the polka dots will be brown.
- You can try to use a towel to dry the eggs, but be aware that this may give your egg some "texture".

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using White Crayons

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Hard boil some eggs. Let the eggs cool completely before moving on. White eggs will work the best for this, but you can use brown eggs for an interesting effect. Hallow or blown-out eggs are not recommended for this method.
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Prepare your dye. Pour ½ cup (120 milliliters) of boiling water into a cup. Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 10 to 20 drops of food coloring. The more food coloring you add, the darker the color will become. Stir everything together with a spoon.^{[4]
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- Repeat this step for each color you want to use.
- You can also use a plain egg dyeing kit from the store. Prepare the dye according to the instructions on the box.
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Draw dots onto the egg using a white crayon. Draw the outline of the dot first, then fill it in. This will give you a more sketchy looking polka dot.^{[5]
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Dye the egg for 5 minutes. Use a wire egg holder or a pair of tongs to gently place the egg into the cup. Be careful not to drop the egg, or it may crack. Leave the egg in the dye bath for 5 minutes.^{[6]
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- During this time, you can add stickers to your other eggs and dye them as well.
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Lift the egg out of the dye bath. You can do this using a wire egg holder, a pair of tongs, or a small, slotted spoon. Let the excess dye drip back into the cup before moving on.
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Let the egg dry. Set the egg down onto an egg holder, bottle cap, or egg carton, Let it there until the dye dries. You can try to use a towel to dry the eggs, but keep in mind that this might give your egg some "texture".
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Finished.