Dixa Egg Dye, Blue Wood, Shredded (60 g)

Buy Dixa Egg Dye, Blue Wood, Sliced (60 g)

Dixa Bluewood Egg Dye (60 g) is a purely plant-based natural dye extracted from the wood of the bluewood tree (Haematoxylum campechianum). When prepared, this traditional dye produces intense blue-violet hues and is ideal for eco-friendly dyeing of eggs or textiles.

Features:

• Composition: Finely cut blue wood, natural with no chemical additives.
• Color: Produces beautiful shades of blue to violet, depending on the exposure time and the water's acidity.
• Quality: Purely plant-based food coloring, sustainable and safe for food.
• Quantity: 60 g – enough for several uses.

Instructions for Dyeing Eggs with Blue Wood:

Ingredients:

• 60 g sliced blue wood
• 1 liter of water
• Optional: 1–2 tablespoons of vinegar (enhances color absorption)

Making dye bath:

• Add the blue wood to 1 liter of water and bring to a boil.
• Let it simmer for about 30–40 minutes, until the broth has taken on a deep bluish-purple color.
• Strain the liquid to remove the bluewood.

Dyeing eggs:

• Place hard-boiled, clean eggs in the dye bath.
• Let the eggs soak for 10–20 minutes, depending on the desired color intensity.
• To achieve deeper shades of blue, the eggs can be left in the dye bath longer.

Drying:

• Carefully remove the dyed eggs and let them dry on paper towels.