Most Beautiful Easter Eggs!

Easter 2011

I found a lovely idea through Laura Pauli's blog, The Wonder of Childhood.
She describes how to make these beautiful eggs with silk ties.
It is not for the faint of heart and takes a while but these photos make me want to try!  The level of details that transfers to the eggs from the silk is amazing.  This will be our first year to try it and I am hoping for grand results.



Here are the instructions. Have fun!

Items you’ll need: 100% silk, kitchen twine or twisties, 100% white cotton, white eggs, vinegar, vegetable oil, large pot, small sharp scissors

Step 1. Gather (buy, borrow…) silk ties, scarves, boxers, shirts, etc… For the ties, you’ll need to unravel the seams, take out the felt, and spread out the silk. You can usually get 3 small or 2 medium eggs covered out of one tie. Doing this the day before might be the best plan as it is a bit tedious and takes a while.



Step 2. Cut the silk into squares and wrap them INSIDE OUT around the eggs (the outside bright pattern should be against the egg) as tight as you can without crushing them. Secure with a twistie or kitchen twine at the top. Try to get the silk as flat as you can against the egg.



Step 3. Cut 100% white cotton (sheet, pillow case, cloth) into squares and wrap each egg again and secure tightly with a twistie or kitchen twine at the top.



Step 4. Gently place eggs in one layer standing up in a pot, cover with water plus a 1/2 inch, add 1/4 cup white vinegar. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes.



Step 5. Take eggs out gently and set on paper towels to cool completely, about 20 minutes. You’re going to want to peek, but resist the urge and let the color set. You’ll be glad you did.



Step 6. The Unveil! Unwrap the eggs and gently pat dry with a paper towel. Rub with vegetable oil to make them shiny and the colors come alive.