One of the most popular ways to dye Easter eggs is using hollow eggs—eggs hollowed out by a needle. However, hollowed eggs can be fragile and should be handled carefully. Things You'll NeedWash and dry an egg. Using a large needle, pierce both ends of the shell. Make sure you pierce the needle deep enough to break the egg yolk. Wiggle the needle around in a circular motion to open the hole at one end of the egg. Holding the egg over a bowl, blow into the large opening at one end of the egg to force the egg white and yolk out of the egg. Gently rinse off the shell with cold water; allow it to dry completely. Note that if the eggs aren’t dry, the colours may run or bleed into each other. Tip: Place hollow eggs on a baker’s rack to allow them to dry quicker.