For varied shades of purple and other secondary colors combine 2 or 3 of above ingredients together.

Place uncooked eggs in a single layer at bottom of saucepan; cover eggs with cold water, add vinegar and ingredients for desired colors. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, remove tops or peels from the pan and let stand overnight to produce a darker color, rinse and dry.

Using packaged dyes: Put eggs in saucepan and cover with cold water; add vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove pan from heat, cover and let stand 15 minutes, rinse with cold water and drain. Wipe dry and dye according to package.

NOTE: Never cover your saucepan with a lid, cook or boil any longer than required time. This may cause your eggs to be overcooked and forms a greenish colored yolk.