Martha’s Green and Purple Eggs

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Photography by: Ryan Liebe

Use these dye baths and vary the amount of time submerged to achieve different gradations in color. For all dye baths: Add 2 teaspoons white vinegar to 1 cup warm water, then add food coloring. Let each egg rest in the dye bath, turning it regularly, for the amount of time indicated, or until the desired shade is achieved. Tip: Dyeing brown eggs will result in a deeper, richer color. (Dye colors listed are available at mccormick.com.)

 

Chartreuse (on white egg, 10 minutes):
10 drops Neon Green
1 drop Yellow

 

Dark Green (on brown egg, 5 minutes):
12 drops Blue
4 drops Yellow

 

Bright Purple (on white egg, 10 minutes):
22 drops Neon Purple
4 drops Blue
2 drops Black

 

Dark Purple (on brown egg, 5 minutes):
22 drops Neon Purple
9 drops Blue
6 drops Black

SOURCE:http://www.marthastewart.com/1104581/marthas-green-and-purple-eggs