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The Ultimate Book for the Novice and For the Professional Pysanky Artist

7/20/2017

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The newly published (2016) pysanky book is a must have for all pysanky artists-but especially for any novice.  
Kelly shares the back story of his own journey of making pysanky since childhood. The richness of the step-by-step descriptions teaches the beginner, as well as sharing his expertise tips for the advanced pysankarka! The wonderful visual aids and photographs, from a lifetime of his pysanky journey, will enrich your own pysanky book collection and enhance your skills for you to advance in this beloved artform.
This is the book that I was searching for years ago in my own beginning, but never found.



                                                       BUY THE BOOK AT:  http://makingpysanky.com
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Teacher Tip-Demo for Showing How to Add Patterns to the Egg Shell

7/24/2014

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I EXPLAIN TO THE CLASS THAT ADDING THE PATTERN ONTO THE EGG SHELL  IS NOT "ROCKET SCIENCE"!  
THE PATTERN IS REPEATED IN EACH QUADRANT. 
Using a large demonstration egg is most helpful for the visual learner.  
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LOOK AT THE PHOTO OF ME ABOVE. I AM USING A DRY MARKER SHOWING HOW TO REPEAT THE PATTERN ONTO EACH QUADRANT. ASK IF ANYONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS!
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THE "STAR PATTERN" IS USED IN THE BEGINNER CLASS. THIS IMAGE SHOWS ADDITIONAL LINES AND A MOTIF IS ADDED TO EACH QUADRANT.
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A SIMPLE EXAMPLE TO ADD SMALL LINES AROUND THE STAR.
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THIS STUDENT IS BEGINNING TO PLAN A PATTERN ONTO A WORKSHEET. SOME PEOPLE LIKE TO PLAN, OTHERS PREFER TO GO STRAIGHT ONTO THE SHELL.
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Beginner Book-Wax & Feathers,  The Art of Sorbian Egg Decorating

6/26/2013

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The tradition of egg decoration in Slavic cultures originated in pagan times. The Sorbians are a Slavic minority who have lived in present day Germany since the sixth century, in eastern Germany.

The oldest decorated eggs were found in the 4th century grave of a young girl near Worms, Germany. 
The special thing about Sorbian eggs is that they are made with quills, the patterns are made with quills. The feathers are cut thinly and the most important is the triangle, the 'wolf tooth'. And it is always there to protect us; it always has a protective role. It also is a sign of wisdom.  This is a small book of 30 pages, with a much too simple explanation of how to prepare the feathers.  A disappointment for me was that the book only had two brief accounts of how to cut feathers, which is the chief method of applying wax in the Sorbian egg process; and the process that I most wanted to learn about.  Therefore, the price of about $15.00 needs consideration. 
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A Great Beginner Book of Drop-Pull Style Patterns !

6/13/2013

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    I found an excellent book which has a wonderful selection of Drop-Pull patterns.  There are other egg projects, but hundreds of drop-pull patterns.  
     You can find it cheaper on ebay, but amazon.com also carries it.  I bought a used copy as I do with most pysanky books that I buy.  

Great Book of Egg Decorating 
by Brazia Buttafuoco & Dede Varetto 




For some reason, it also lists with the cover image below. 
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IT ALSO LISTS WITH THIS COVER, SO YOU CAN LOOK FOR EITHER COVER.
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Beginner Books-Traditional Pysanky Design

12/26/2012

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Click on images for online purchase!

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BEGINNER
DESIGNS


Ukrainian Easter Egg Pysanky Beginners' Designs

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THE PYSANKY
BIBLE!





Sixty Score of Easter Eggs
by Zenon Elijiw
A comprehensive volume of 1200 full
color  Ukrainian Easter Eggs. An unprecedented source of information in English and  Ukrainian.
Size: 8.75x11.5". Ship weight: 4lbs 
$79.95   Expensive but worth it; difficult to find, out of print.




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