• hard-boiled eggs or blown eggshells [watch Yvette's "Blown Eggs (Eggshells)" ]

For Dyeing

• warm water
• 1 tsp white vinegar with 10-20 drops food coloring

For Marbling

• warm water
• 1 tsp white vinegar with 30-60 drops food coloring
• 1 tbsp olive oil to add to each marbling color

Special Equipment

• food dye or egg dye tablets
• sturdy skewers
• shallow pan, pie plate or baking dish
• tongs
• offset spatula

Dye the Eggs

1. Add vinegar to warm water
2. Add 10-20 drops of food coloring
3. Insert egg and let sit for a minimum of 5 minutes
4. Remove and let dry on a paper towel

Marble the Eggs

1. Add vinegar to warm water
2. Add 30-60 drops of food coloring
3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil
4. Pour mixture into a shallow pan and roll egg until desired shade of marbling
5. Let dry. If you want a darker color or to add an additional color, wipe the olive oil, prepare warm water and vinegar mix and add a different color
6. If using the hollowed out blown eggs, your decorated eggs will last forever!