The colors of Spring...Easter egg dyeing

"Easter Science: The chemistry of egg dyeing"

Before you dunk those eggs, learn why the color sticks to the shell

by

Keith Shaw

March 28th, 2013

ITWORLD

Easter is right around the corner, and I'm sure you're thinking, how does the Paas dye tablet (like you would use any other type) make those wonderful colors on my Easter Eggs?

Wonder no longer! The YouTube channel Bytesize Science has your answer. Check out this handy 5-minute explanation about the chemical composition of eggs, vinegar and dye tablets.

If you really want to geek up your Easter Eggs, get some inspiration from this cool slideshow -  "Geekiest/Techiest Easter Eggs" .