Pysanky

Pysanky -- Ukrainian Russian Polish decorated Easter eggs
What are pysanky eggs?
A pysanka (plural: pysanky) is an egg decorated in the Ukrainian style using a wax-resist method. This is usually done on a chicken or goose egg, but any hard-shelled egg can be used even up to an ostrich egg. Many other cultures in Eastern Europe such as Russians, Poles, Slovaks, and Croatians decorate similar eggs, although there are some differences in the pysanky patterns used by each ethnic group. The ornate decorations of the famous Russian Faberge eggs are derivative of this custom.

Beautiful panoramic sugar eggs Easter egg craft
What are sugar eggs?
Sugar eggs are a remnant of Victorian-era Easter, and are in many ways reminiscent of the famed Faberge Eggs. They are eggs carefully crafted of sugar, then hollowed out to provide space for a peepshow scene inside. If stored carefully, they can last for years and become a favourite seasonal Easter decoration. They are however quite fragile and prone to breakage if not handled carefully. Though rare in confectionery shoppes today, there are many skilled crafters online who sell these eggs. M...

Free printable pysanky Easter egg coloring pages
Looking for pysanky coloring pages?
Pysanky egg designs are great to colour on a rainy afternoon. Their bright colours will brighten up any dreary afternoon, and colouring whiles away the time nicely. I've located some of the best pysanky colouring pages for you. The pysanky line arts here are all pre-screened and kid-safe. Kids and adults alike will enjoy colouring these Easter egg designs!

Beautiful pictures of pysanky Easter eggs
Need photos of pysanky?
Pysanky are a popular craft project at Easter time. The eggs themselves not only make for an interesting photography subject but their designs are noteworthy as art in their own right. If you're looking for pictures of pysanky Easter eggs, this is the place to find a selection of pysanky images which are licensed for commercial use.

Pysanky Easter egg dye recipes and how-to
Why use natural dyes?
If you are planning to make pysanky this year, why not use traditional natural dyes for your eggs? It's actually very interesting and educational to make dyes from scratch instead of using a store-bought food-grade dye for dyeing pysanky eggs. We're all aware of how certain foods will stain if spilled on that clean white tablecloth, so why not use that to your advantage and make your own natural egg dyes this year?

The art of Russian Imperial goldsmith Peter Carl Faberge
The art of Faberge
The art of Carl Faberge is known worldwide for its Imperial elegance. He was the Imperial Goldsmith to the Royal House of Russia, best known for his famed Imperial Eggs. Fifty of these Eggs were known to be created; eight are presently considered lost. The detailing of the Imperial Eggs has inspired many affordable modern-day imitations (fortunate for would-be collectors). In addition to the Imperial Eggs, the House of Faberge also created fine works of jewelry such as brooches, tableware, a...