Watching the Easter fire, eating countless chocolate bunnies and enjoying time with our loved ones – the Easter holidays are just around the corner and we are already looking forward to Easter. But what shouldn't be missing at Easter to get us in the festive mood? Coloring Easter eggs, of course! The popular Easter tradition is great fun and is an excellent activity for the whole family. In recent years, DIY enthusiasts have become super creative and are decorating their Easter eggs in a variety of ways. So forget about the overpriced store-bought egg dyes because we have discovered a new method - dyeing eggs with rice grains! Have we piqued your interest? Then read on and find out how to conjure up pretty Easter eggs with rice!
Dyeing eggs with rice grains: This is how you can do it
Whether colorfulEaster eggs made with natural materials, kitchen paper, etc. - if you don't feel like using the egg paints from the store, there are endless options to choose from to decorate your Easter eggs. Coloring eggs with rice grains is a new method that is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. It's cheap, fun and the result is beautiful. So let's get started and follow our guide on how to color Easter eggs with rice.
Materials needed
How does dyeing Easter eggs work with rice grains? It's actually quite simple and we're sure you already have the materials you need in your kitchen cupboard.
- Hard-boiled eggs
- White rice
- Different food colors
- Plastic gloves
- Vinegar (optional, but makes the color a little more intense)
Dye Easter eggs with rice and freezer bags
To color Easter eggs with rice, you can choose between 2 methods - using freezer bags or paper cups and cling film. Which one you choose is purely a matter of taste – both options work equally well. And this is how it's done:
- Fill the freezer bag about halfway with raw rice and add 10-12 drops of food coloring of your choice.
- Close the freezer bag and shake well to color the rice.
- Then place the dry egg in the bag, close it and shake it back and forth.
- Allow to dry completely and voilà – it’s so easy to dye eggs with rice grains.
Coloring eggs with rice grains and paper cups
No freezer bags in the house? No problem! Then try coloring the eggs with rice and paper cups.
- Fill several paper cups about 2/3 full with raw rice.
- Add food coloring and mix well with a spoon.
- Place eggs in the cup and cover lightly with cling film.
- Shake the beaker well until the egg is completely covered with paint.
Coloring Easter eggs in a marble look
Coloring eggs with rice grains is fun – that’s for sure. The Easter eggs are even prettier in the popular marble look. First dye the egg with a color and then immediately place it in the second bag. The choice of color combinations is literally endless - so don't be afraid to experiment and have fun.
Dyeing eggs with rice grains: Helpful tips and tricks
Coloring eggs with rice is a super easy DIY method and an excellent Easter activity for the whole family. But to achieve the best possible results, we have put together a few helpful tips for you.
- Use the right eggs –To ensure that the colors come into their own, always choose white or light eggs. For a colorful spring decoration, you can even dye artificial or blown eggs with rice.
- Be careful with food coloringWhen we color eggs with rice grains, it is very easy to overdo it with the food coloring. However, you should be a little more careful and not use too much of it, otherwise the rice will become too sticky and mushy. This in turn leads to unsightly and uneven stains.
- Rinse gloves occasionally –You certainly don't want your blue eggs to get yellow spots, right? Well, then you should rinse your gloves every now and then with lukewarm water and then dry them completely with a cloth.
