The Ukrainian egg project was a spontaneous event organized by my daughter, Elise, who had learned the art last year. The children buzzed around the table and painted egg after egg, all day long. It was a nice coincidence that the study of Russia came right before Easter.
Decorating Ukrainian eggs (Pysanky) is a centuries-old tradition. Your family can experience the fun of creating your own treasures. The kit includes a colorful instruction booklet, a medium tip kistka (candle-heated tool) for drawing your design in wax, special dark-colored beeswax for better visibility, five packets of colorful dye, and a cleaning wire for the kistka. Used in Year 1, Unit 7.
Ukrainian egg decorating tool (Kistka). This is the same medium tip, candle-heated kistka as included in the Ukrainian egg kit. Get additional kistkas, so that everyone in the family can decorate their own egg at the same time.
Ukrainian egg decorating tool (kistka). This is a large tip, candle-heated kistka. The large tip draws a wider wax line on the egg. Get additional kistkas, so that everyone in the family can decorate their own egg at the same time.
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