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Materials
- White hard-boiled eggs or cleaned blown shells (your choice; blown shells are for decoration only)
- Small bowls or cups for dye (easy to find)
- Food coloring (liquid food coloring works best)
- White vinegar (helps the dye stick and brightens color)
- Cooking oil (neutral oil like vegetable or canola; olive oil can add color)
- A small spoon or dropper (for adding oil)
- Toothpicks or thin skewers (for stirring and making patterns)
- A shallow tray or disposable plate (to catch drips)
- Paper towels (essential and comforting)
- A wire rack or egg carton for drying (optional, helps avoid smudges)
- Rubber gloves (optional, if you prefer clean hands)
- A cooling rack or towel to work over (easy to clean up)
Instructions
- Set up a calm workspace.
- Make the dye.
- Add oil.
- Create the marbled surface.
- Roll the egg.
- Lift and observe.
- Repeat or touch up.
- Dry and rest.
- Seal if desired.
- Clean mindfully.
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