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.

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 © Joan Brander

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! 

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Happy Canada Day!

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!

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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

 

© Joan Brander 

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.

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Our Tuesday Tips for the 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 Troubleshooting series, here’s our Tuesday Tip 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.

© 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!

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Our Tuesday Tips for eggs

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.

Today’s Tip is do not use eggs with noticeable flaws such as thin, bumpy or creased shells. Larger size eggs tend to have thinner shells. Hold eggs up to a light source to find hairline cracks and weak spots in the shell.

© 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!

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My First Pysanka — Symbols my baba taught me

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 My First Pysanka Collection.

© Joan Brander

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A Pysanka Poem Worth Sharing

Joan’s been up to her literary ramblings again. This cute rebus puzzle is from zazzle .ca.

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Friday Funnies

Hope your day is colourful. Today is Friday and who couldn’t use a little pysanka humour to start off the weekend with credit going to ©Maria Scrivan for this levity.

#PysankaHumour

Ask me anything about pysanky

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

Q. Are empty eggshells better than full eggs?

A. Traditionally, only full eggs were used to write pysanky. Neither is better. See here for pros and cons for each.

© Joan Brander

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Our Tuesday Tips for an alternative to varnish

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.

A light coating of vegetable oil on your finished pysanky will leave a subtle sheen without leaving a harmful environmental footprint that results from using a varnish.

© 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!

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Have some FUN, make a pysanka

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 Have some FUN, make a Pysanka Collection.

© Joan Brander

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Ask me anything about pysanky

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

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

A. Ribbons or meander.

 

© Joan Brander

#PanyaPysanka #AskMeAnything #JoanBrander #BabasBeeswax

Our Tuesday Tips for using a drying board

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.

Although the “candle method” of removing beeswax is popular, it can easily leave unsightly carbon on your pysanky. Instead, use the “oven method” with a drying board to remove beeswax.

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