Thanks for taking a look at my video. And thanks for your kind compliment. I started working with chicken eggs, buy there just isn't enough space to develop a design with all of the details. Goose eggs are better, but ostrich eggs are a perfect size for complex details. They also don't break just as you're finishing! I like to use ostrich eggs that are roughly 17-18" in circumference. Buckets for dying are readily available. Some day I'd love to try a huge one. Have you dyed eggs? Jill
Yes that helps allot. Thank you. Could you please tell me where you purchase your supplies? the wax and the Kistkas and the dye? This year will be my first time doing Pysanky and I am a little overwhelmed with all of the different supplies. Thank you so very much.
This is incredible! And it will help a lot. I have a hard time figuring out the sequence of colors to dip. I dipped in gold, then turquoise and came out with green everywhere =/
I recently moved from goose and chicken eggs to ostrich eggs, but am having trouble getting the dye to take. It takes repeated applications and I still don't get the same richness that I get with a chicken or duck egg. How do you get such vibrant colors? Also, this egg is gorgeous.
The surface of ostrich eggs have a shiny nacre, which prevents the shell from taking the dye. Before you work with the ostrich egg, vigorously rub the surface of the shell with a wash cloth and a generous amount of distilled white vinegar. After fifteen minutes of rubbing, rinse the egg, pat it dry, and examine it for shiny areas. If there are none, you are ready to dye the egg. If you see any shiny areas, continue the vinegar rub, and check it again after 5-10 minutes. Good luck!
Thank you for your kind words, Lori. My lines and patterns are all drawn freehand. I will post on my website materials on how to make the eggs. Check the Pysanky page of my website in about a week. My website is in the description of my video. I will have it up for you to print out. Plus there are many RUclips videos to help you learn. But the best way is to just try it. Don't expect your first egg to be fantastic. It takes practice.
@TheJosephanderson I am happy to help you! Yes, there are many things to choose from. I have tested quite a few supplies in the 35 years I have been dying eggs and have found the sources listed on my webpage to be the most reliable with high quality supplies. Go to turndorf.com and click on Artist Resources. I have no connection with these sources other than as a very satisfied customer. Today I will work on a suggested supply list for beginners and post it to that page. Good luck!
Try dipping in gold, then green, then turquoise. After that, dip in light blue. royal blue, dark blue. I change if up a bit each time, but this is the basic way to go. Good luck!
I am just about to try an Ostrich egg this spring as I have finally found a source for the eggs, but am having trouble finding the right size bucket for my dyes. I have always used mason jars before, and ice cream buckets these days are made from cardboard instead of plastic. Any suggestions? I have also heard people use Ziplock Bags for dye?
You can contact my sister for a copy of her CD by visiting her website and e-mailing her. Her website is listed above under the description of my video demonstration. She'll be delighted to hear that you like her original flute music.
I have had this save on my playlist for years and will never get tired of watching this beautiful piece of work.
Gorgeous work! As an aside, my husband has asked that I replay this video a few times in order to listen to the music again... and again.
What a beautiful art! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking a look at my video. And thanks for your kind compliment. I started working with chicken eggs, buy there just isn't enough space to develop a design with all of the details. Goose eggs are better, but ostrich eggs are a perfect size for complex details. They also don't break just as you're finishing! I like to use ostrich eggs that are roughly 17-18" in circumference. Buckets for dying are readily available. Some day I'd love to try a huge one. Have you dyed eggs? Jill
Your egg is exquisite. Thank you for sharing!
Wow. Seriously, the skill this took to make.
Yes that helps allot. Thank you. Could you please tell me where you purchase your supplies? the wax and the Kistkas and the dye? This year will be my first time doing Pysanky and I am a little overwhelmed with all of the different supplies. Thank you so very much.
Lovely! Would you mind telling me how many hours from start to finish it took you to do this egg?
You are flat out amazing! I was wondering, do you have an easier time working with bigger eggs?
This is incredible! And it will help a lot. I have a hard time figuring out the sequence of colors to dip.
I dipped in gold, then turquoise and came out with green everywhere =/
I recently moved from goose and chicken eggs to ostrich eggs, but am having trouble getting the dye to take. It takes repeated applications and I still don't get the same richness that I get with a chicken or duck egg. How do you get such vibrant colors?
Also, this egg is gorgeous.
@TheJosephanderson
Thanks for looking at my video. The kistkas use regular house current. Does that help?
This is SO beautiful!!
The surface of ostrich eggs have a shiny nacre, which prevents the shell from taking the dye. Before you work with the ostrich egg, vigorously rub the surface of the shell with a wash cloth and a generous amount of distilled white vinegar. After fifteen minutes of rubbing, rinse the egg, pat it dry, and examine it for shiny areas. If there are none, you are ready to dye the egg. If you see any shiny areas, continue the vinegar rub, and check it again after 5-10 minutes. Good luck!
Hi there! love your video! Thank you. What voltage are your Kistkas?
Absolutely beautiful!!!
STUNNING!!!
Thank you for your kind words, Lori. My lines and patterns are all drawn freehand. I will post on my website materials on how to make the eggs. Check the Pysanky page of my website in about a week. My website is in the description of my video. I will have it up for you to print out. Plus there are many RUclips videos to help you learn. But the best way is to just try it. Don't expect your first egg to be fantastic. It takes practice.
That is gorgeous !! How many hours did you put into this ??
@TheJosephanderson I am happy to help you! Yes, there are many things to choose from. I have tested quite a few supplies in the 35 years I have been dying eggs and have found the sources listed on my webpage to be the most reliable with high quality supplies. Go to turndorf.com and click on Artist Resources. I have no connection with these sources other than as a very satisfied customer. Today I will work on a suggested supply list for beginners and post it to that page. Good luck!
Wow this is beautiful I wish I knew how to do it
how long did it take?
Try dipping in gold, then green, then turquoise. After that, dip in light blue. royal blue, dark blue. I change if up a bit each time, but this is the basic way to go. Good luck!
Wow
I am just about to try an Ostrich egg this spring as I have finally found a source for the eggs, but am having trouble finding the right size bucket for my dyes. I have always used mason jars before, and ice cream buckets these days are made from cardboard instead of plastic. Any suggestions? I have also heard people use Ziplock Bags for dye?
Try the small plastic paint buckets from the hardware store. I get the ½ gallon ones, and they have a plastic lids, too. Good luck!
You can contact my sister for a copy of her CD by visiting her website and e-mailing her. Her website is listed above under the description of my video demonstration. She'll be delighted to hear that you like her original flute music.
WOW!
Obłędne!
Oh my goodness that's amazing. :)
👍👍👍🌹
Electric kistkas only work on ostrich eggs
It takes roughly 40 hours to make one ostrich egg. Obviously the more detail the longer it takes, less detail, less time.
Polish Art Center is a very good supplier.
There are lots of videos on RUclips to get you started. Visit my webpage for more information and tips. Give it a try!
No fucking way. That looks incredibly tedious