Ukrainian Easter Egg

~Ukrainian Easter Egg~

Equpment:
-An egg
-Kistka
-Beeswax
-Candle
-Dyes

Method:
1. Plan your design ahead of time.
2. Select a smooth egg.
3. Use a pencil and lightly transfer your design to the egg.
   *some people use elastic bands to help them make the line
4. Begin applying the wax. The dye will not go anywhere you apply wax.
   Heat the head of the kistka in the flame of the candle for 20-30 seconds.
   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!) After applying the wax for a color, double check your egg to make sure you didn't miss any lines.
5. Dip into the dye. Leave the egg in the dye until you have the colour you want. Remove the eggs with the spoon, and dab/dry with tissues.
   *remember you start with your lightest colour.
6. When the egg is completely finished and you have done your last colour the fun part begins!
   To remove the wax take the egg and hold it near the side of a candle flame.
   Do not hold it too close to the flame or it will get carbon on it and damage your design.
   Wait until the wax looks wet (only a few seconds) and wipe the wax off with a paper towel. Try to always use a fresh side for each wipe, or else you'll just be rubbing wax all over the egg, and it will take a lot longer to finish your egg.
7. Varnish can be applied to seal in the design.

I made the top one at school and the bottom one at Arbutus Mall~