Seasonal Greetings from Guy Kistka - Back to School in September

New teachers, new friends, new shoes, new notebooks, and sometimes, a new school. Just a few things that mean back to school. Our playful mascot reminds us to slow down in school zones as excited kids head back to school.

What does back to school mean to you and your family? For the team of pysanky experts at Baba’s Beeswax back to school means the end of summer vacation and getting pysanky supplies and teaching aids ready for ordering. From beeswax and dyes to books and workshops we have everything you and your teacher need to make beautiful pysanky the traditional way.

We have been partners in education with teachers and schools since 1991!

See his greeting on our YouTube Channel (Fun Stuff Playlist) here https://youtu.be/VnaS4EsUgV4.

 

If you like Guy’s message, comment below. If you don't please let us know how he can make improvements. We value all feedback.

 

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Tuesday Tips for Pysanky — using beeswax

Continuing in our Tuesday Tips for pysanky, this post speaks to your unique learning style. What is it? 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.

Today’s tip about beeswax that will not adhere to your egg. This could be because the surface of the egg has moisture on it. Make sure your egg is totally dry before applying beeswax, as beeswax will not adhere to a wet surface.

 

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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100% Ukrainian 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 100% Ukrainian Pysanky Collection at https://www.cafepress.ca/babaspysankyboutique/17219962  

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Ask me anything about pysanky

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

Q. Why can't I use an eraser?

A. Erasers could compromise the shell and prevent it from being dyed. Instead, use pencil sparingly.

 

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Take a look. Read a book! Ukrainian Easter Egg Design Book Five

Feel like curling up on the couch with a good book?

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. Have a look at Ukrainian Easter Egg Design Book Five published as an anniversary commemorative edition by Ukrainian Gift Shop featured on our YouTube Channel | Book Preview Playlist. Here’s the YouTube link https://youtu.be/CXMQglJsFPA

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Our Tuesday Tip for eggs

Continuing in our Tuesday Tips for pysanky, this post speaks to your unique learning style. What is it? 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.

Today’s tip about eggs is to allow them to come to room temperature naturally. If eggs need to be washed, rinse them gently in a solution of 1 tablespoon white vinegar added to 1 cup of water. Do not use detergent or soap to clean eggs.

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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Keep Calm and Write 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 <name> Collection at https://www.cafepress.ca/babaspysankyboutique/17219916  

©Joan Brander

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Friday Funnies – Last Year

Today is Friday and who couldn’t use a little pysanka humour to start off the weekend? Credit for this one goes to ©Glenn

#pysankahumour

Ask me anything about pysanky

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

Q. What is the colour on a traditional Ukrainian pysanka that symbolizes mother earth and her gifts?

A. Brown, and its related colour Brick.

 

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Our Tuesday Tip for Using a Drying Board

Continuing in our Tuesday Tips for pysanky, this post speaks to your unique learning style. What is it? 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.

There's a way to remove beeswax from your pysanka using the oven method. These instructions (free download) have several tips and hints

https://www.babasbeeswax.com/X-pdfFiles/Instructions%20for%20Using%20a%20Drying%20Board.pdf

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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Pysanka Legend

 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 Pysanka Legend Collection at https://www.cafepress.ca/babaspysankyboutique/17219905 

©Joan Brander

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#pysanky
#UkrainianEasterEgg
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A Pysanka Poem Worth Sharing — The Best Pysanka

This poem is entitled “The Best Pysanka”, by Ivanna Savytska. Sorry I don’t know the publishing details. I recently found a photocopy of the poem in an old file folder. I thought it was too beautiful not to share. If anyone has heard of this author or read her works, please let me know and I’ll update this post.

My grandmother writes pysanky,
So does my mother, and so do I.
But whose will be the very best?
I think the answer will be: mine.
 
My grandmother agrees with me,
My mother says that mine’s the best.
And I ask “Daddy, is that true?”
And he replies “Of course it is!”
 
Even the cat is murmuring,
High upon the windowsill.
No doubt he wants to make it known
the glory really should be his.
 
Because upon my colored egg
He placed his moistened little paw.
Unseeingly he thus did ruin
My straight and freshly written lines.
 
My grandmother writes pysanky,
So does my mother, and so do I.
But whose will be the prettiest one?
I think the answer will be: mine.

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Ask me anything about pysanky

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

Q. At what temperature does beeswax melt?

A. Beeswax has a relatively low melting point range of 62 to 64 °C (144 to 147 °F) which makes it dry very quickly on your egg. Unlike paraffin wax, pure beeswax is ideal for writing pysanky.

 

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Our Tuesday Tip for Eggs

Continuing in our Tuesday Tips for pysanky, this post speaks to your unique learning style. What is it? 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.

 Here’s your solution to comparing raw eggs and empty eggshells. This chart (free download) has several tips and hints

https://www.babasbeeswax.com/X-pdfFiles/Raw%20Eggs%20vs%20Empty%20Eggshells.pdf

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 #TuesdayTipsAndTroubleshooting #PysankySupplies

Pysanky Shopping List

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 Pysanky Shopping List Collection at https://www.cafepress.ca/babaspysankyboutique/17219892

©Joan Brander

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Friday Funnies - Wine-dyed pysanky?

Just for the record, I’ll drink to this one. Today is Friday and who couldn’t use a little pysanka humour to start off the weekend? Credit for this one goes to noble work scards.com

#pysankahumour

Ask Panya Pysanka anything about pysanky

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

Q. What should I do if the wooden tip of the kistka starts on fire?

A. Blow it out immediately. Refer to to this free Fire Safety Fact Sheet from Baba's Beeswax for using candles.

 

© Joan Brander

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Saving the World One Pysanka at a Time ™

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 Saving the World One Pysanka at a Time ™ Collection at https://www.cafepress.ca/babaspysankyboutique/17219882

© Joan Brander

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Our Tuesday Tip for Removing Beeswax

 

Continuing in our Tuesday Tips for pysanky, this post speaks to your unique learning style. What is it? 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.

Today’s tip is about removing beeswax residue. We see user groups all over the internet who could definitely benefit from this tip, because it applies to not only beeswax, but also to unsightly pencil marks. Wipe your egg with a cotton ball or tissue, dabbed in paint thinner or lighter fluid. You can also do this with discretion using a q-tip, at any step of the dyeing process.

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 #TuesdayTipsAndTroubleshooting #PysankySupplies

Seasonal Greetings from Guy Kistka — BC Day

We’re heading into the middle of the summer season and looking forward to the August long weekend.

It can’t be all work and no fun! Taking a break from writing pysanky in the summer months, our playful mascot Guy Kistka dons his shades and goes to a secluded beach to chill where the only sounds are gentle waves and cawing seagulls.

Click here to see his animated greeting onYouTube: 

© Baba's Beeswax

The civic holiday in August of each year is called many things in many regions. It’s Regatta Day in Newfoundland, Terry Fox day in MB, Saskatchewan Day in SK, British Columbia Day in BC, Natal Day in Nova Scotia and PEI, Simcoe Day in Toronto, New Brunswick Day in NB, Colonel By Day in Ottawa, Heritage Day in AB, Joseph Brant Day in Burlington, ON, and Benjamin Vaughan Day in the City of Vaughan, ON. What’s it called in your region?

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