HAPPY EASTER!!!!!

So, I didn’t make anything for Easter.. Actually I made some Cappuccino Brownies and quite a few other things.. but nothing specifically for Easter. Then I remembered I made these for Christmas in 2010. I should have done a post for this but back then I wasn’t really posting a lot.  These are real Chicken eggs decorated with dyes. It’s called Pysanky and is the Ukrainian method of Egg decoration, done for Easter.  I made mine as Christmas ornaments and, they were a big hit to those who received them as gifts.

The following are more traditional Pysanky Eggs. Each picture, flower or pattern of lines has a specific meaning.
They are designed by creating a small hole in the bottom of the egg. Then suctioning out the yolk. Cleaning the egg with a vinegar solution and, drying the egg. Once dried using beeswax, usually black wax, Close the hole. Then begin your designs. Using a Kistka either tradition or electric filled with melted wax you start drawing lines and, pictures. Whatever you draw will stay white since the wax acts as a resistant to the dye. Once you’re finished with all your lines, dip the egg into the first color. The lightest color you will use. You must go from light to dark. Once the egg is the shade you want it. Dry it and, continue drawing. All of these new lines will now stay the color you just dyed the egg. Follow until you’re satisfied. Usually black is the last color you use. Once this process is all finished, you can start melting the wax. You can use a candle (traditional) open flame.. not so ideal, a lighter.. whatever suits you. and little by little melt some wax and wipe it off.. what you get is a beautifully designed unique egg. Cover with a varnish finish and set on an egg stand, glue in a eyelet and make into an ornament.. etc. etc..

These are some pysanky images I found through Google. Enjoy.




These are from another blogger here on BlogSpot Precision Art Blog Amazing, beautiful creations!!


My favorite video of Pysanky.

These are Kitska’s  I have a set of traditional. The second from the bottom.. I will invest in an electric one later.


Here are some pictures from today.. Wes went to a fair with my sister and, then went on a solo Easter egg hunt in our backyard.



My sister affectionately called Pumpkin and, my son Wesley.




This kid can build “robots” out of anything.

We have a huge mirror on our wall in the living room.. so Since the new year We’ve been decorating it for the Holiday of whatever month we are in. I never got a picture of February for “black history month” … even though I believe my sister put Martin Luther King Jr. up… Anyway here is our Easter Picture.. and below is the Saint Patrick’s Day pic.. “Slainte” means “Cheers”.. enjoy guys