Above and below are the six I've made so far. I did have a seventh but when I pumped out the innards the side of the shell gave way. It must have had a crack I didn't see.
Closeups of some of this year's below.
Here's a bowl of the new ones, last year's and some other decorated eggs.
Three of last year's. The two on the left were done by daughter, Sarah.
If you've never tried these, it is quite a lot of fun. What you do is paint with wax using tiny tools that you heat and collect the wax in. Wherever the wax is will stay the color you have waxed over. So where you see white was the first coating of wax. You then place it in the color to dye and then wax over whatever you want to be that color. You continue progressing from lightest colors to darkest colors. Once everything is done you place it in a candle flame and melt the wax off. It's amazing to see your design appear. The final step is to pump out the egg so you are just left with the shell. Even with shaky hands like mine you can make some neat designs!
Happy Easter in three weeks!
18 comments:
Thank you for posting these pictures. Having grown up in western ukraine I have very fond memories of doing this when we were kids :)
Gorgeous... Wow!!!! Love all of your colors. I could NEVER do that.... We do have some similar ones which George got one year when he was working in China...
Hugs,
Betsy
How neat, Jenny that you grew up making these. Maybe one day I'll have grandkids that I can do it with.
Thanks, Betsy. It is really fun despite the tremors in my hands. I figure the wavy lines are just part of the art.
O.M.G. Those are awesome!!! You are very talented, love it.
How beautiful! I would love to try making these. :)
Have a great Tuesday. ☺
They look great!Have a great day!
Shantana
Brings back memories of my childhood......... Lovely work. You are so talented.
Brings back memories of my childhood..... You are quite talented!
what fun. I haven't made any in years but it's about time to dig those out isn't it. The yellow tulips in black are very striking.
Beautiful! I did this with my kids when they were younger-a great craft to know and try!
They are beautiful. A really lovely idea for Easter.
I've seen these eggs before, because hubby was asked to make a showcase for them. So beautiful, and I can imagine very rewarding, once it's done! So if I get the itch, I'll just print out your instructions! Thanks for sharing:):)
Very nicely done! That process takes a lot of patience and care in handling the eggs.
Wow!! How'd you do that? Amazing Marcia, by the way I like your header!
It's not too late to share at WW Bloggers at www.wordlesswednesdaybloggers.blogspot.com. Hope you'll join us!
Wow pretty!
have a great week.
Hallo Marcia,
I am pleased to have found your fine contribution through the self-designed Easter eggs.
Greetings from Germany and the capital of Easter eggs. BAUTZEN is named of the capital of Easter eggs. A national minority, the Sorbs living in this area. The design of the Easter egg is becoming to a great profession.
You can see some samples of it in my blog. Have fun at the visit and during the walk. But be careful, eggs are fragile.
;-)
With best wishes
Egbert
http://gras-gefluester.blogspot.de/
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