How to Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs
Choose your design.,Place newspapers on your work area to prevent staining and make sure you choose a place with good lighting as you don't want to mess up., Mix your dyes.,Pour the mixed dyes into jars and place the eggs on a bed of tissues., Clean...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose your design.
You can look at various websites for a template. -
Step 2: Place newspapers on your work area to prevent staining and make sure you choose a place with good lighting as you don't want to mess up.
, There should be instructions on the package.
If the dye package says to add some vinegar, add vinegar.
If it doesn't, don't do it.
If you add the wrong items when you are mixing the dye, it can have a negative effect afterwards.
Meanwhile, take out the eggs and let them reach room temperature.,, Always dab the mixture on with a tissue., If drawn on lightly, it's okay to make mistakes because the lines won't show in the final product., Then, scoop a little beeswax into the funnel of the kistka.
Reheat the kistka in the flame until the wax is melted.
If you leave the kistka in the flame too long, it might catch on fire. (Don't worry, they are very easy to blow out!), You don't want mistakes., When done, double check for any unsealed wax lines.
Dip the egg in your preferred base color.
Leave the eggs in for about 15 minutes then dab dry.
You should dye your egg in the sequence of light to dark., Wait for about 15-20 minutes, dab the color until dry and let it sit for a few minutes., Do not hold it over the top.
Wait a few seconds or until the wax looks wet, then wipe off with a tissue.
Try to use a fresh side of the tissue every time you wipe the wax off., You're almost done!, Congratulations, you have just made some Ukrainian Easter eggs! -
Step 3: Mix your dyes.
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Step 4: Pour the mixed dyes into jars and place the eggs on a bed of tissues.
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Step 5: Clean your eggs with a mixture of vinegar and water (look in the Things You'll Need section for more information).
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Step 6: Draw the selected design onto the egg lightly with a pencil.
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Step 7: Heat the head of the kistka in the flame of the candle for 20-30 seconds.
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Step 8: Test out the flow of the wax - this is crucial - on some newspaper before applying on the egg.
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Step 9: Cover all pencil lines on both sides of the egg with the wax.
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Step 10: When you have reached the stage of the final color
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Step 11: recheck the wax for any unwanted gaps and then dip your egg in the dye.
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Step 12: Take the egg and hold it near the side of the flame.
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Step 13: If you wish to varnish the egg
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Step 14: do it now.
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Step 15: Let the egg sit for 15-20 minutes and then you can put it on display!
Detailed Guide
You can look at various websites for a template.
, There should be instructions on the package.
If the dye package says to add some vinegar, add vinegar.
If it doesn't, don't do it.
If you add the wrong items when you are mixing the dye, it can have a negative effect afterwards.
Meanwhile, take out the eggs and let them reach room temperature.,, Always dab the mixture on with a tissue., If drawn on lightly, it's okay to make mistakes because the lines won't show in the final product., Then, scoop a little beeswax into the funnel of the kistka.
Reheat the kistka in the flame until the wax is melted.
If you leave the kistka in the flame too long, it might catch on fire. (Don't worry, they are very easy to blow out!), You don't want mistakes., When done, double check for any unsealed wax lines.
Dip the egg in your preferred base color.
Leave the eggs in for about 15 minutes then dab dry.
You should dye your egg in the sequence of light to dark., Wait for about 15-20 minutes, dab the color until dry and let it sit for a few minutes., Do not hold it over the top.
Wait a few seconds or until the wax looks wet, then wipe off with a tissue.
Try to use a fresh side of the tissue every time you wipe the wax off., You're almost done!, Congratulations, you have just made some Ukrainian Easter eggs!
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