Dying Easter eggs this year? Grab some fresh herbs, cheesecloth, and rubber bands along with your dye and eggs to make all sorts of fun patterns and shapes! Here's how:

1. Make hard-boiled eggs. In a large pot, cover one layer of eggs with 1 inch of water. Bring to a rolling boil for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and cover. After 10 minutes, remove eggs from pot and cool in an ice bath. If any crack, it’s okay—you can have a little snack!
2. Assemble your other supplies: Mason jars, spoons, rubber bands, cheesecloth cut into 6-inch squares, herbs, and egg dye or food coloring.
3. Place chosen herbs on each egg and swaddle tightly in cheesecloth, securing snuggly with a rubber band.
4. Gently submerge eggs in your chosen dye for 10 minutes.
5. Remove eggs from dye and allow to dry for 30 minutes before removing the cheesecloth and rubber band with scissors.
6. Display your beautiful creations for all to see (or hide a few for curious kiddos to find)!

Have fun and happy Easter!

Article originally published in April of 2020 and updated in April of 2025.