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Organizing Spaces for "First Time Pysanky Teachers"

2/28/2016

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I have taught classes as large as 27 and as small as 5.  But whether large or small, it is important to a new student's  to create a climate conducive to a rich and rewarding pysanky experience.  
If you are a 'new' pysanky teacher, here are some tips for creating a great
First Time Experience for you and for your students, space-wise.
​SPACES ORGANIZATION: Dye work space, Student work space,
Teacher group& individual instruction space, Outdoor Airing space for spray varnish, Refreshments space. 
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Creating Your Own Pysanky Motif  Table Cloth for Demonstrations & Venues

2/28/2016

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 I bought this heavy duty paper table cloth at BJs.  Berkley Jensen Table Cover, 2 pk.
It feels like cloth!  
1.  It is worth going to BJs to find this cover-even if you don't have a membership the additional fee is minimal for making this purchase(and you get two covers).   It is an inexpensive item. 
2.  Find the Ukrainian Pysanky motifs that you like most.  The UGS books were excellent for this. 
​3.  Photocopy each motif  in the book, and then photocopy enlargements of  it,  for at least three different sizes. 
4.  Use a large, or jumbo size permanent Sharpie marker to trace over the Xerox copies-I used only 3 colors. 
5.  Notice the raindeer in the photo above, it is traced in two sizes.   Click on my photo to see it larger. 
6.  I have been using this tablecloth for at least five years and it is still usable, and I have had many compliments on it.  
7.  If you are doing a talk or demonstration, it is useful for discussing how the ethnic motifs and their meanings are used in pysanky writing. 
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Displaying Your Pysanky for Demonstrations, Displays, Videos...

2/28/2016

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If you are asked to do a demonstration or a display, I always use a variety of interesting containers like baskets, dishes, bowls stands and even egg cartons.  TAKE PHOTOS of your displays for future events so that you do not have to re-think the set ups.  Here are some of the displays with captions. 
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The Ultimate Color Combinations Cheat Sheet

2/25/2016

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Click on the image above it is a link where you can print out the cheat sheet. 
I found out through a color test by an MD, that I am in fact color challenged in terms of Red-Green, a common issue for others too.  I generally stick to the 'traditional pysanky color scheme' of yellow, orange, red, green, black, as you see in my pysanky below.  Of course, I use variations of shades for the traditional color scheme.  
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My goose egg pysanky using the traditional colors: white, yellow, orange, green, red and black.
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Mr Clean Magic Eraser for Nasty Spots

2/25/2016

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 You can use the Mr Clean Magic Eraser, even the store brand to save money, on any egg but duck eggs. The erasers are made of micro fiber, there are no chemicals in them, and they will not scratch the surface of the egg.
 To Pre-Clean Eggs first rub by hand with a baking soda paste, then use the Mr Clean Eraser on any nasty spots, finally dip the egg into white vinegar, rinse with clear water and dry.  Dyes take brilliantly this way.
As they are used more over time, the Mr Clean Magic Eraser will naturally break down,  telling you it is time to use a new piece.
Caution must be used around pets or children, you do not want them to accidentally ingest pieces of the sponge-like eraser! 
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