These Instant Pot Tie Dyed Eggs are easy to make and a creative way to dye eggs in the Instant Pot using Silk Ties.
And it takes only 5 minutes until you have beautiful dyed eggs. Both kids and adults alike will enjoy dying eggs using this simple method.
Dying eggs for Easter has always been a tradition for my family as long as I can remember.
My mom dyed eggs with my siblings and me every year for Easter when we were little. Sometimes dying eggs could be a messy task, especially with three children.
I have continued the Easter egg dying tradition with my kids except we tie dye eggs instead.
We have found this method fun and less messy. My kids are amazed when they unwrap their eggs and see the new masterpieces they each created.
NOTE – THESE EGGS ARE NOT EDIBLE MEANT FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES ONLY!
Not only has 100 % silk ties proven to be a creative way to achieve beautiful dyed Easter eggs.
It’s also an excellent way to upcycle old ties you might have hanging around in the closet.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any silk ties they can be easily purchased from thrift stores or online at Amazon.
Additionally, using an Instant Pot to make the tie dyed eggs takes less time then the stove.
Making tie dye eggs on the stove can take up to 20 minutes or more.
Items Needed:
- Instant Pot
- 100 % Silk Ties with bright and fun Patterns, deconstructed and cut into squares
- Old White or Gray t-shirts, cut into squares
- water
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 8 – 12 large raw eggs
- rubber bands
- cookie sheet
- tongs
How to Make Instant Pot Tie Dyed Eggs
First of all, deconstruct each tie by cutting and removing the stitching and lining.
You should be left with just the silk fabric. Next, cut the silk fabric into square pieces making sure they will wrap entirely around an egg.
Second, wrap the silk fabric around an egg with the bright pattern side facing the egg.
Pull the fabric tightly making sure not to break the egg, then secure with a rubber band.
Third, cut the t-shirt fabric into squares making sure the material fits around an egg covered in the silk tie fabric.
Next, secure the t-shirt fabric with a rubber band.
Note – check thrift stores for old white or gray t-shirts. Goodwill or Salvation Army are two great places to look.
Fourth, place all the covered eggs into the Instant Pot. My Instant Pot is a LUX 80 ( 8 quart). Cover the eggs in water. Pour in 1/2 cup of vinegar.
Fifth, close and lock the lid. Turn knob to sealing position. Next, press the manual button and set for 5 minutes when the timer goes off quick release by turning the knob to venting.
After the valve goes down open the instant pot and carefully remove each egg after steam dissipates.
Last, remove all the eggs using tongs and place each egg onto a cookie sheet to cool down (Cool down at least 30 minutes or more).
Next, when the eggs are cooled completely cut the rubber bands and unwrap the eggs.
Lay the eggs on paper towels to air dry or place them in a basket with paper grass.
Aren’t the silk tie dye eggs beautiful? Who knew tie dye eggs could look this eggcellent?!!
Can you eat Silk Tie Dyed Eggs?
NO don’t eat these eggs only use for decorative purposes only!!! These eggs are not EDIBLE!
Note: Some people do eat the eggs after they tie dye them. We don’t and have never!
I use these silk tie-dyed eggs as a fun science experiment to wow my kids. We also use them as decorative pieces like one would use Faberge eggs.
Of course, these hard boiled eggs don’t cost an arm and a leg. You could also use these dyed eggs as conversation pieces on the dinner table for Easter then throw them away.
These eggs are beautiful to look at and will last in the fridge for up to one week.
Please clean your inner pot thoroughly after using it for these eggs.
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If you like hard boiled eggs to eat check out my Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs recipe.
Suzanne says
Is the T-shirt one ply or 2 ply!
Kim Seghers says
Suzanne, I’m not sure I bought a boy’s 3 pk of Hanes t-shirts 100 percent cotton size 3T from the Dollar General Store. I just looked on their website and Walmart and don’t see where it reads one ply or 2 ply! I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful. But, they’re Hanes !00 percent cotton boys in the packs. Enjoy your week, Kim
Nancy says
Why aren’t they edible??
Kim Seghers says
Hi Nancy! I have been told they aren’t edible due to eggs being able to absorb the chemicals that have been used for the silk ties. I haven’t tried eating them and don’t suggest it. I know I have read some people do eat them but, I don’t know if it’s worth taking the risk!! They’re really beautiful and turned out well for my first time trying them. It was really amazing to see the eggs turn out! If you have anymore questions please reach out to me. Have a lovely rest of the weekend, Kim
Danielle says
This is such a good idea! I am going to have to make these this year with my kids.
Kim Seghers says
Thank you Danielle! I hope your kids have fun making the eggs! Enjoy! Kim
Chastity says
This is such a fun project especially if you have cool patterns. Great game to play for Easter!
Shannon Gurnee says
I’ve never seen anything like this. This is a great idea!
Ogenevwaire Ogaga says
Hope I find things to try out this because in my country this is not a tradition but it’s lovely
Monidipa Dutta says
They r so good. I never knew tha we can make them on instant pot. Great idea.
Va Anne Rome says
Such a cute and fun idea. So sad we can’t eat this Lol! This is a perfect decoration for Easter. My kids would love this for sure.
Alexandra Cook says
Oh wow, this was really cute. My kids would be s happy to create these tie-dyed eggs. Perfect for Easter egg hunt!
Va Anne Rome says
Wow, so delicious and easy recipe to make for the kids. I am sure my kids will love it like and will make their favorite.
Alexandra Cook says
I love Instant Pot. The pictures alone sealed the deal for me. This looks and sounds incredibly tasty.
Erica says
These are all so creative and I’m loving the designs. I’ll have to try a couple this year!
Sam says
This is such a cool idea! My mom makes hard boiled eggs all the time in her Instant Pot, but I didn’t even think about using it to dye Easter eggs. Using old ties is a great way to upcycle.
Catherine Santiago Jose says
Such a great idea to make that boring egg a really big hit especially to kids. Amazing creativity that you put on this design you’ve done. Thank you for sharing this to us.
Sue-Tanya Mchorgh says
These eggs are so cute. Loving all the designs. My baby cousins would love to try this.
Andy says
Wow, super funky eggs, love the idea!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
Wow! I love these eggs! Such a great idea. Can’t wait to try making this at home with my son!
Carly Delengowski says
This is so fun for Easter! I will definitely have to try this!!
Catherine says
How fun is this! The versatility of an instant pot is amazing and I’m always surprised at all it can do. Your eggs look beautiful!
eli says
These are so cute and well done! Shame that you can’t eat them since they look proper delicious haha
Kalyan Panja says
That looks cool and colorful. Nice work done before Easter.
Beth Pierce says
I had no idea such a thing was possible with an instant pot! My kids will love this idea!
Kim Seghers says
Yep! So many awesome things you can do with an instant pot besides cook! Hope you get to try this with your kids. Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
Sara Welch says
These are beautiful; what a great craft idea for Easter!
Kim Seghers says
Thank you so much Sara! Simple and easy too. Have a great day, Kim
Heather says
You can make these in the instant pot? I had no idea! Now I definitely need to get one.
Kim Seghers says
Yes Heather you can make these tie dyed eggs in the instant pot! You can cook and make crafts with the instant pot. You should get one!! Kim
Stacie says
Those are so pretty! I had no idea you could tie dye eggs in an Instant Pot! I have to do this with the kids. They’ll love it.
Kim Seghers says
Thank you Stacie! They were so fun to make with my son and seeing his reaction when we unwrapped the eggs was priceless. The only thing I don’t like about these eggs is you can’t eat them. The eggs are more fun decorative purposes and a great fun experiment for kids!! Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
Norma says
With all the old ties that are just hanging around (see what I did there) you can have so many
different patterns and colors.This is fun not just for the kids but grownups too.Thanks Kim can’t
wait to see what we can come up with.Oh and a use for old ties and t shirts.
Kim Seghers says
Hi Norma! Yes this project is fun for adults too. And, such a great way to use old ties and t-shirts. So fun to see how many ways you can decorate with these eggs! Have a great night, Kim