The tradition of giving each other eggs on Christian Easter dates back to the first century AD. According to legend, the egg, presented by Mary Magdalene to the Roman emperor, turned red when he doubted the news of the resurrection of Christ. Since then, the most common, though not the only, color for Easter eggs has become red or dark brown.
Instructions
Step 1
Onion skins are traditionally used to color Easter eggs. She sinks into the water with them, boils until the eggs are completely colored. The color turns out to be red-brown, of different saturation depending on the cooking time.
Step 2
Eggs boiled in husks are sometimes wrapped in pieces of old stockings or pantyhose to liven up the eggs. The edges of the elastic fabric are tied into a tight, tight knot. After boiling, the egg is covered with a barely distinguishable pattern that matches the texture of the fabric, and in place of the knot, a light, unpainted spot is obtained, often in the form of a flower.
Step 3
In other cases, the stocking is replaced with leaf and thread. The leaf is tied to the egg and lowered into the water. The surface of the shell under the sheet is poorly stained, resulting in a relief shape. If you wish, you can combine two or three sheets.
Step 4
The husk can recently be replaced with food dyes. They are much more varied in color: red, pink, blue, green, yellow … in addition, you can purchase special stickers with symbols of the Christian faith and Easter.
Step 5
You can decorate the eggs, or rather give them shine, by applying a thin layer of sunflower oil. The color of the paint, whether it be food coloring or onion skins, will become deeper and the surface will be shiny.
