DIY Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs Craft

Silk tie-dyed Easter eggs are so much fun to make and way less messy than buying a dying kit or using vinegar and food coloring! Make beautiful-looking dyed Easter Eggs with this easy DIY Silk Tie Easter Eggs Tutorial.

DIY Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

Recently, I went through my husband’s ties. He has quite the “vintage” collection. It just so happens, each year we try to mix up some fun and unique ways to dye our Easter eggs. I decided that instead of throwing out his ties, we would use them for a fun new project.

Not only did I declutter and organize my husband’s ties, but I was able to use them in this DIY Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs Tutorial below. Pretty cool! It certainly made me feel like Marie Kondo. 

Just a note: You need 100% silk for this to work. Check the labels to make sure you’re not using polyester, which can look similar. Often silk ties are hard to find but search and you will find them.You could also use silk from an old blouse, a scarf, or whatever. If you’re rummaging through a thrift store, check out some other areas as well.

Let’s Get Started Making Our Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

You Will Need To Make Your Easter Eggs

• Eggs (No need to prep them in any way)
• Vinegar (About 2 cups)
• Rubber bands
• Old ties (We get ours from the thrift store. Make sure that they are 100% silk)
• White cotton fabric (I used a flour sack.  You can get them super cheap! In the past, I have also cut up an old t-shirt that my kids have outgrew. Just about anything will work!)

Instructions for Making Your Silk Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs

STEP ONE: Fill a large cooking pot with water, and add 2 cups of white vinegar. Place on medium-high heat. Bring to a boil as you complete the next steps below.

STEP TWO: Start by taking your tie apart. Cut down the center of the back of the tie to open it. Removing all the filler. Once open there will be enough silk to wrap about 3 medium or 2 large-sized eggs per tie.

Of course, this number will vary by your tie size.

STEP THREE: Once you are done deconstructing your ties, they should lie flat without any extra help.

STEP FOUR: Next, cut a piece large enough to cover an egg. Wrap the egg with the right side of the fabric, making contact with the egg.

Quick note: The right side is the printed side or the side that would be on the outside of the tie.

Wrap the fabric as tight as you can around the egg without breaking it. The better the direct contact the silk has with the eggshell, the sharper and brighter the imprint of the pattern will be. Secure with a rubber band.

STEP SIX: Cut a piece of the white flour sack to wrap around the egg and do it over the tie. This keeps the color from bleeding from one egg to another. It also helps the silk stay tight and not shift so much.

Slowly and gently add your wrapped eggs into your pot of boiling water. Boil for 20-30 minutes.

Be careful with this next step.

STEP SEVEN: Take them out of the boiling water (be careful they will be HOT). Once cool to the touch, begin unwrapping them to reveal their colors.

It is such a fun project. I know you will be happy making these DIY Silk Dyed Easter Eggs.

Silk Dyed Eggs Are Not For Eating

Just a word of advice – Since you don’t know what kinds of dyes are used to color the fabrics, and chances are they are not food-safe, we don’t recommend eating the eggs. These are just too used for decorating.

Other Fun Easter Ideas

Kid Friendly Easter Sugar Cookies

Non-Candy Easter Basket Filler Ideas For Boys & Girls

Easter Rice Krispies Egg Treats Recipe

Making this craft project at home is not only fun, but can save you money. No need to go out and purchase a silk egg-dying kit when you can gather your supplies from home and make it yourself.