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Making DIY Orthodox Easter eggs is a wonderful family activity that brings joy and creativity to my home each year. Although we’re not religious, we love embracing cultural traditions, and decorating Easter eggs has become a great ritual. Making Orthodox eggs is inspired by the old Ukrainian tradition of pysanky. Last year, I experimented with baking paska, the traditional Easter bread, and crafted Easter baskets for friends. Hers is now to decorate Orthodox Christmas eggs.
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How to make DIY Orthodox Easter Eggs
To create beautifully decorated eggs for Orthodox Easter, you’ll need the following ingredients and materials:
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Ingredients:
- Peels from at least 10 yellow onions (the more, the better)
- Eggs (as many as desired)
- Various leaves from the backyard (e.g., parsley, cilantro)
- Vegetable oil (for shining)
Materials:
- Large pot (avoid using a new one as the dye may stain)
- Two-way stretch net mesh fabric or nylon stockings
- Kitchen scissors
- Water
Instructions:
Prepare the Onion Dye
- Collect peels from at least 10 yellow onions and place them in a large pot. The pot may need deep cleaning afterward, so avoid using a new one.
- Fill the pot with water, covering the onion peels completely.
- Bring the water to a boil and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes to extract the color from the peels.
- Allow the dye to cool for about 30 minutes before using.
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Boil and Cool the Eggs
- While the dye is cooling, boil the desired number of eggs until they are hard-boiled.
- Once boiled, remove the eggs from the pot and let them cool completely.
Prepare the Decorative Wrapping
- Cut the two-way stretch net mesh fabric or nylon stockings into 5 by 5-inch squares using kitchen scissors.
- Gather various leaves from your backyard, such as parsley or cilantro. Feel free to experiment with different types of leaves for unique designs.
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Decorate the Eggs
- Place a leaf or combination of leaves on the cooled hard-boiled eggs.
- Carefully wrap the egg with the cut fabric or nylon, ensuring the leaves are securely pressed against the egg’s surface.
- Once wrapped, gently place the egg into the prepared onion peel dye, ensuring it is fully submerged.
- Let the eggs sit in the dye for at least two hours to absorb the color.
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Unwrap and Shine
- After the dyeing process, carefully remove the eggs from the dye.
- Unwrap the fabric or nylon to reveal the beautifully decorated eggs.
- To give the eggs a shiny finish, lightly rub them with a tiny bit of vegetable oil using a soft cloth.
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Your Orthodox Easter eggs are now ready to be displayed and enjoyed as part of your holiday celebrations!