Ask me anything about pysanky—tools, technique, tradition and more . . . .
Q. What is the colour on a traditional Ukrainian pysanka that symbolizes good health?
A. The colour blue.
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There's so many reasons to enjoy reading: to learn, discover, expand your worldview, have quiet time, and to feel and smell books are just a few. If you'd like to add to your pysanky collection of books, have a look at My First Pysanka – Symbols my Baba Taught Me by pysanky expert Joan Brander featured on our YouTube Channel and see if it'll fit into your library. Here's the YouTube Link https://youtu.be/4-Uenn4kz8E .
Here’s our Tuesday Tip for pencil guidelines and marking eggs. What’s your learning style? is it listening (we have a podcast), is it watching (we have a YouTube channel), is it doing (we have a tutorial), is it online (we have digital resources), or is it reading (we have unique publications). Learning pysanky is easy, fun and affordable. Continuing in our FB series, here’s our Tuesday Tip and Troubleshooting for pysanky.
Keep your pencil sharpened to a fine point and use very little pressure. Do not pencil the entire design. Remember: you want guidelines only.
Our team has you covered. You can trust the experts at Baba’s Beeswax. Our Mission is to provide you with everything you need to make beautiful pysanky the traditional way from pysanky supplies and kits to workshops and books. Our Vision is to inspire and encourage beginners, experts, and anyone interested in Ukrainian egg decorating to discover the magic of one of the great traditions of all time—PYSANKY!
Need a pandemic makeover? Like the makeover madness of 4 lucky eggs transformed into pysanky, you’ll be transformed in Joan (Ivanka) Brander’s whimsical, inspirational, and cute designs on face masks, apparel (more than just T-shirt), gifts and novelty items for your home or office (greeting cards, mugs, etc.) in our Makeover Madness Collection. See them here.
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Hope your day really delivers. Today is Friday and who couldn’t use a little pysanka humour to start off the weekend? Credit for this one goes to ©Leah B
Ask me anything about pysanky—tools, technique, tradition and more . . . .
Q. How can I practice using my kistka?
A. Avoid using paper or tissues as fibres will obstruct the flow of beeswax. Instead use your breakfast eggshell.
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Here’s our Tuesday Tip for using candles. What’s your learning style? is it listening (we have a podcast), is it watching (we have a YouTube channel), is it doing (we have a tutorial), is it online (we have digital resources), or is it reading (we have unique publications). Learning pysanky is easy, fun and affordable. Continuing in our FB series, here’s our Tuesday Tip and Troubleshooting for pysanky.
Use sturdy candleholders with a low centre of gravity to prevent your candle from toppling over.
Download this Fire Safety Fact Sheet for more tips and hints on using candles for pysanky safely.
Our team has you covered. You can trust the experts at Baba’s Beeswax. Our Mission is to provide you with everything you need to make beautiful pysanky the traditional way from pysanky supplies and kits to workshops and books. Our Vision is to inspire and encourage beginners, experts, and anyone interested in Ukrainian egg decorating to discover the magic of one of the great traditions of all time—PYSANKY!
Having a summer party? Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, you'll have fun in Joan (Ivanka) Brander’s whimsical, inspirational, and cute designs on face masks, apparel (more than just T-shirt), gifts and novelty items for your home or office (greeting cards, mugs, etc.) in our Pysanka Party 4 Kids Collection. See it here.
© Joan Brander
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Here’s our Tuesday Tip for pysanky dyes. What’s your learning style? is it listening (we have a podcast), is it watching (we have a YouTube channel), is it doing (we have a tutorial), is it online (we have digital resources), or is it reading (we have unique publications). Learning pysanky is easy, fun and affordable. Continuing in our FB series, here’s our Tuesday Tip and Troubleshooting for pysanky.
You’ll embrace the power of pysanky in Joan (Ivanka) Brander’s whimsical, inspirational, and cute designs on face masks, apparel (more than just T-shirt), gifts and novelty items for your home or office (greeting cards, mugs, etc.) in our Pysanka Power Collection. See it here.
© Joan Brander
#CafePress #pysanky #UkrainianEasterEgg #BabasBeeswax #JoanBrander
