Monday 12 July 2021

Pysanka Power

 

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

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Tuesday 6 July 2021

Our Tuesday Tip for kistkas

Here’s our Tuesday Tip for using a kistka.  What’s your style of learning? 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.

Put the tip of the kistka (i.e. the narrow end of the metal funnel) into the candle flame; that is, do not hold it “upside down” with the wide end of the funnel into the flame.

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!

ⓒ Joan Brander

ⓒ Joan Brander

#BabasBeeswax.com #TuesdayTipsAndTroubleshooting #PysankySupplies

Monday 5 July 2021

Apparel, Gifts and Novelty Items

You’ll be at the forefront of preserving one of the great traditions of all time wearing 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 Baba's Beeswax Logo Collection. See it here.

© Joan Brander

#CafePress #pysanky #UkrainianEasterEgg #BabasBeeswax #JoanBrander

Sunday 4 July 2021

Seasonal Greetings from Guy Kistka – July 4 Independence Day USA


In the true spirit of red, white and blue, our whimsical mascot Guy Kistka, created by artist Marcia Moroz, commemorates Independence Day on July 4th. With an impressive back-drop of the Statue of Liberty he celebrates by flaunting a patriotic Uncle Sam’s hat and waving the stars and stripes. 

In this short video clip on our YouTube Channel (Fun Stuff Playlist) by Joan Brander, Guy, on behalf of the team of pysanky experts at Baba’s Beeswax, Guy wishes our neighbours to the south a very joyous holiday.

Visit our website to discover the magic of pysanky kits, supplies and books published by Baba’s Beeswax.

If you like what you see, comment below. If you don't please let us know how we can make improvements. We value all feedback.

 

 © Joan Brander

Thursday 1 July 2021

Seasonal Greetings from Guy Kistka on July 1st: Happy Canada Day!

Our whimsical mascot Guy Kistka, created by artist Marcia Moroz, joins with other Canadian cultural icons to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1st. Three oceans, 31,752 lakes, 243,000 km of coastline, one amazing country. 

In this short video clip on our YouTube Channel (Fun Stuff Playlist), Guy, on behalf of the team of pysanky experts at Baba’s Beeswax, wishes everyone a Happy Canada Day, La fête du Canada Day! Святкуємо День Канади! 

Visit our website to discover the magic of pysanky kits, supplies and books published by Baba’s Beeswax.

If you like what you see, comment below. If you don't please let us know how we can make improvements. We value all feedback. 

Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/BabasBeeswax/

Happy Canada Day!

Tuesday 29 June 2021

Our Tuesday Tip for beeswax

What’s your style of learning? 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 Troubleshooting series, here’s our Tuesday Tip for pysanky.

For beeswax, use only pure beeswax with no additives. Also consider the converse: i.e. do not use paraffin wax as it doesn’t adhere to your egg the same as pure beeswax does. Paraffin will allow dye to seep through. Beeswax creates a solid barrier.

© Joan Brander


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!

#BabasBeeswax.com #TuesdayTipsAndTroubleshooting #PysankySupplies

Monday 28 June 2021

Eggs Beautiful

See Joan 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 Eggs Beautiful Collection.

© Joan Brander

#CafePress #pysanky #UkrainianEasterEgg #BabasBeeswax #JoanBrander

Friday 25 June 2021

Friday Funnies

 “Dye Hard” is playing at the movies. Today is Friday and who couldn’t use a little pysanka humour to start off the weekend? Credit for this levity goes to ©Scott Metzger.



#PysankyHumour

Thursday 24 June 2021

Ask me anything about pysanky

Ask me anything about pysanky—tools, technique, tradition and more . . . .

Q. What is the traditional Ukrainian pysanka symbol for beauty?

A. A rose or a star rosette.

© Joan Brander

#PanyaPysanka #AskMeAnything #JoanBrander #BabasBeeswax

Wednesday 23 June 2021

Take a look. Read a book! Ukrainian Easter Egg Pysanka Beginners' Designs

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 the book preview of this unique Canadian pamphlet featured on our YouTube Channel and see if it'll fit into your library.



#PysankyBooks #BabasBeeswax #JoanBrander

Monday 21 June 2021

Baba's Pysanky

See Joan 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 Baba's Pysanky Collection.

© Joan Brander

#CafePress #pysanky #UkrainianEasterEgg #BabasBeeswax #JoanBrander

Sunday 20 June 2021

 Wishing all the men in our lives a day filled with gratitude and love.

© Joan Brander 

Thursday 17 June 2021

Ask me anything about pysanky

  Ask me anything about pysanky—tools, technique, tradition and more . . . .

Q. Is there a podcast relating to pysanky? 

A. Yes, listen to Joan Brander's Pysanka Power Podcast on your favourite app or here.

www.BabasBeeswax.com


#PanyaPysanka
#AskMeAnything #JoanBrander #BabasBeeswax