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Hints and Money $aving Tips for Beginners
- making pysanky is easy, fun and affordable
- we recommend the kistka with wood handle for beginners
- all Kits contain everything you need to make dozens of pysanky the traditional way
- the Basic Kit is great for starting out
- for 2 or more people, just add a kistka for each person and easily share everything else in the Kit
- learn with our pamphlet included in all our Kits
- watch our YouTube video or online with our Teacher Guide and YouTube video
- learn online by watching our Learn to Write Pysanky for Teachers and Students on YouTube
- use our new Teacher Guide and Course Outline, Lesson Plan, Reading and Handouts, Free Activities and Printables for Kids, and Resources to teach yourself
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| Basic Kit |
Look at everything you get! |
- you get a pamphlet of instructions, 45 sample designs, coloured diagrams, helpful hints, and important information, 1 size medium kistka,
the 5 dye colours illustrated in the pamphlet (yellow, light green, orange, red, dark red), 1 pure beeswax,
and 1 cleaning wire
- you will need whole raw eggs or empty eggshells, candle in sturdy candleholder, jars for dyes, white vinegar
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purchase a Basic Kit for $28.99 featuring a kistka with wood handle |
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purchase a Basic Kit for $32.99 featuring a kistka with plastic handle |
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Deluxe Kit - you get a pamphlet
of instructions, 45 sample designs, coloured diagrams, helpful hints and important information; various size kistka (fine, medium, heavy and extra-fine
wood handle or fine, medium and heavy plastic handle); 12 dye colours (yellow, light green, orange, red, black, pink, purple, royal blue,
light blue, brick, dark red and brown); 1 pure beeswax; and 1 cleaning wire; you will also need whole raw eggs
or empty eggshells, candle in sturdy candleholder, jars for dyes, white vinegar
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purchase a Deluxe Kit for $64.99 featuring 4 kistka with wood handle |
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purchase a Deluxe Kit for $70.99 featuring 3 kistka with plastic handle |
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Enhanced Kit - everything but the egg! you will get a pamphlet of instructions, 45 sample designs, coloured
diagrams, helpful hints and important information; various size kistka (fine, medium, heavy and extra-fine wood handle or fine, medium and
heavy plastic handle); all 17 dye colours; 1 pure beeswax; 1 cleaning wire;
1 candle; 1 candleholder; 1 egg blower; you will only need whole raw eggs
or empty eggshells and white vinegar
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purchase an Enhanced Kit for $99.99 featuring 4 kistka with wood handle |
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purchase an Enhanced Kit for $106.99 featuring 3 kistka with plastic handle |
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| Christmas Ornament Kit - in these kits for holiday egg ornaments you will get all the supplies in the
Basic Kit (wood handle kistka) plus blue dye, one-hole egg blower, 12 assorted findings for hanging, and Pysanka Power Christmas Ornament designs |
$52.99 |
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Pysanky Party Kit - these kits have everything your child needs for a party with friends and can be used for a theme-based
birthday party grab bag! You get step-by-step instructions, coloured designs, helpful hints, important information and practice designs; 1 pure beeswax;
1 size medium kistka; 3 pysanky dyes used in the instructions (yellow, scarlet, black), and 1 bookmark.
The party grab bag can also be enhanced with egg stands or other pysanky supplies
purchase a Pysanky Party Kit for $16.99
add the perfect partner for only $5.00 Pysanka Power! Birthday Party Ideas & Planner. More info
about this book
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Christmas Ornament Kit for hanging Snowflake Eggs - these kits have everything you need to make dozens of beautiful Snowflake Eggs the
batik way. You will get an Instruction Book — Snowflake Eggs : How to Make Christmas Ornaments the Batik Way by Joan Brander including custom
Snowflake Template; batik tools and supplies of beeswax block, kistka / stylus / tjanting, red egg dye, green egg dye, blue egg dye, and findings for hanging ornaments
purchase a Christmas Ornament Kit for hanging Snowflake Eggs for $32.99
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Student Kit – Just the essentials of beeswax, kistka and dyes intended for classroom use or with our digital
online pysanky tutorial. More info about Teacher Guide
purchase a Student Kit for $19.00
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Pysanka Supplies
- the essentials are Beeswas, Kistka and Dyes
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Wondering what type of candle-heated kistka to use?
Both types are used the same way and do the same thing. The wood handle ones have a copper funnel. The plastic handle ones have a machined brass funnel. Only the funnel is
put into the candle flame, not the handle.
Wondering what size to get for home use?
We recommend: size Medium is good for all applications; sizes Fine and Extra
Fine are good for those who want more intricate designs; size Heavy is good for young children or those who have limited motor
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Plastic Handles - available in 3 sizes: medium, fine, and heavy; brass funnels with plastic handles
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purchase sizes individually for $10.19 each, or |
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purchase a set of all 3 sizes for $29.99 and save |
$29.99 |
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Why and How to Clean Your Kistka
Dirt and debris could block the funnel preventing the melted beeswax from writing on your egg smoothly. Melt the beeswax like you normally would using a candle. Turn the
kistka upside down and give it a sharp strike (whack) on the side of your hand. All of the melted beeswax will come out, bringing with it the dirt and debris. Use a paper
towel to protect your working surface. To clean the handle, wipe off melted beeswax with a tissue. Alternatively, use a cleaning wire to clean the funnel. See more in this
short video in our YouTube Pysanky How To's and DIY playlist.
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Do not touch the funnel of your kistka to the candle wick, as soot could get inside and cause a blockage. Instead, place it in the centre of the flame. Do not practice on
paper, as small particles could get inside and cause a blockage. Instead, practice on an unused egg.
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Dyes - superior quality, designed especially for eggshells, will last indefinitely if stored properly;
aniline, non-edible, water soluble;
Hints and Money $aving Tips 4 Beginners
Overwhelmed by the variety available? or confused by what order to use the colours? Understand "orange wash"? These questions are answered in our Laminated
Pysanky Colour Sequence Chart. This useful guide goes into more detail about the use of dyes, provides a handy reference chart for the 17 colours palette, and is especially
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17 colours - purchase colours individually for $2.59 or all 17 colours in
a set. See Colour Chart for an alphabetical list of black, brick,
brown, dark green, dark red, gold, light blue, light green, orange, pink, pumpkin, purple, red, royal blue, scarlet, turquoise and yellow |
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light colours - yellow, gold |
$2.59 each
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accent colours - light green, light blue, turquoise |
$2.59 each |
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orange - sometimes called "orange wash" |
$2.59 each |
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bright colours - red, scarlet, pink, brick, pumpkin |
$2.59 each |
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dark colours - black, brown, dark red, dark green, purple, royal blue |
$2.59 each |
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purchase a set of all 17 colours for $43.99 and save |
$43.99 each |
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Candles - provide 6 hours of burning time for use with traditional candle-heated kistka |
$4.39 |
Tip
You do not need special candles (such as expensive beeswax candles) for this. Regular paraffin ones will do. Many types burn too quickly. Tea lights have a very small
flame that may not be hot enough to melt your wax. Download (pdf) our free Fire Safety Fact
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Kistka / Candle Holders - will not burn or support flame as they are treated with non-toxic, non-corrosive, and environmentally friendly
fire inhibitor; sturdy construction with a low centre of gravity for safety and stability; candle pops out easily; notched resting place for kistka |
$6.09 |
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Did You Know?
Our team of pysanky experts fabricates and manufactures many of our products. Watch Tom in action in this Pysanka
Power Video Clip. Proudly Canadian, eh?
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Cleaning Wires - use to remove unwanted debris such as lint and dirt from funnel of kistka |
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Why and How to Use a Cleaning Wire
Dirt and debris could block the funnel of your kistka preventing the melted beeswax from writing on your egg smoothly. Heat the funnel of your kistka using a candle.
Insert the cleaning wire into the narrow end of the hot funnel. Move the cleaning wire up and down to loosen the debris. When you bring out the cleaning wire, some
of the debris will come out with it.
Other Ways to Clean a Kistka
See more in this
short video in our YouTube Pysanky How To's and DIY playlist.
Tip
Do not touch the funnel of your kistka to the candle wick, as soot could get inside and cause a blockage. Instead, place it in the centre of the flame. Do not practice
on paper, as small particles could get inside and cause a blockage. Instead, practice on an unused egg.
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Drying Boards - use to rest up to 1 dozen eggs safely, to melt beeswax from eggs using the oven method, and to dry varnished eggs; sturdy
wood construction will not warp; includes instructions |
$25.99 |
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Jars
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clear plastic (16 oz) jars with labels for identification give just enough room to hold your
chicken egg and 1 eggshell dye
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Hints and Money $aving Tips for Beginners
Your dyes can be used from season to season as they will last indefinitely if stored properly. These jars have tight-fitting lids to avoid evaporation. You can freeze your
dyes in them when not in use to avoid bacteria growth.
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| Electric Kistka - The foam handle is 30% cooler than the previous hard plastic ribbed handle, and considerably
more comfortable to hold. We offer 2 types: |
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On Back Order Interchangeable Electric Kistka - different size tips can be interchanged;
includes 1 each of fine, medium and heavy tips |
$131.99 |
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Replacement Tips for Interchangeable Electric Kistka sold separately |
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sizes medium, heavy, fine, or extra heavy |
$17.99 |
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Stationary Electric Kistka - tips cannot be replaced, and kistka is available in 5 different sizes |
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sizes medium, heavy, fine, or extra heavy |
$100.99 |
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size extra fine |
$131.99 |
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Egg Blowers - we offer 2 types:
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Baba's Egg Blower - Use only a small amount of breath pressure to force the egg contents down through one hole in the
bottom of your egg
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Egg Blower Pump - Use your hand to squeeze air into an egg which forces the contents down through one hole in the bottom of your egg |
$19.99 |
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Hints and Money $aving Tips 4 Beginners
Seal the hole with melted beeswax so that the dye doesn't go inside the egg. Weigh down the egg in the dye with something heavy such as a small jar filled with water. To avoid
breaking your shell—remember that hot air expands—so first remove the beeswax from the hole before proceeding with melting off the beeswax, as your heat source will heat
up the air inside the egg. Download (pdf) our free Raw Eggs vs Empty Eggshells resource.
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Teaching
Aids
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Learn to Write Pysanky for Teachers and Students. A ready made teacher guide for access to
at-home learning resources during school closures or any time you want to learn. Includes Course Outline, Lesson Plan, Reading and Handouts, Free Activities and Printables for Kids,
Access to Resources for Teachers, Students and Parents, and References. Select this link for more info. |
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Free PowerPoint - "Discover the Magic of Pysanky.pptx"; by Joan Brander;
widescreen format 16:9; will be emailed; 7.3 Mb; an overview of how to make pysanky Ukrainian Easter eggs, what they are, tools and materials required, the wax-resist technique,
safety considerations, helpful hints, and useful pysanka resources. View as video on YouTube. |
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Activity Book - Pysanky on Paper: An Activity Book for Children by Joan Brander; your students will learn symbolism, colouring, drawing, reading, writing, math and science
through Pysanky; activities include stories, puzzles and games. Includes bibliographical references. Suitable for children 2 to 12. Appeals to teachers. Soft cover (28pp) ISBN 0-9681922-0-3.
More info about this book |
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DVD - "How to Decorate Pysanky with Luba"; produced by Ukrainian Gift Shop, Inc. |
$29.99 |
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DVD - "Pysanka: the Ukrainian Easter Egg"; a film by Slavko Nowytski; produced
by Equinox Pictures International; winner Gold Hugo Chicago International Film Festival; explains the myth and magic of pysanky; demonstrates the art (14min) |
$49.99 |
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Laminated Pysanky Colour Sequence Chart - by J. Brander. Overwhelmed
by the variety of pysanky dyes available or confused by what order to use them? This handy colour chart explains the traditional sequence for guaranteed results, including "orange
wash", using the 17 colours palette. |
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My First Pysanka: Symbols my Baba taught me by Joan Brander. A collection of 70+ traditional designs to discover on pysanky Ukrainian Easter eggs hand-drawn in large
format for children to colour and educators to display as teaching aids. More info about this book (80pp) |
$9.95 |
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FREE PDF! Pysanky 4 Fun : A Collection of Trilingual Activities 4 Kids - A compilation of various trilingual
activity sheets created by Joan Brander in one compact publication. Includes Symbols and Their Meanings (English), On s’amuse avec Pysanky (French), Pihsahnkih dlya Zadovolennya
(Ukrainian), Pysanky Party, Scrambled Pysanky Egg Words, What would Guy Kistka say?, and a Crossword Puzzle. Teachers can photocopy for classroom use to enhance and enliven instruction
on pysanky.
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Bookmarks - sturdy cardstock with full colour photo of various pysanky |
$1.00 |
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Design Books (excellent source of information on technique, tradition and history of Pysanky) |
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Children's Books |
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Pamphlets |
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Ukrainian Easter Egg Pysanka Beginners' Designs - by J. Nakonechny. This colourful pamphlet is included in all our Kits; 45 sample designs,
coloured diagrams, helpful hints, and important information |
$5.95 |
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Laminated Pysanky Colour Sequence Chart - by J. Brander. Overwhelmed by the variety of pysanky
dyes available or confused by what order to use them? This handy colour chart explains the traditional sequence for guaranteed results, including "orange wash", using the
17 colours palette |
$5.99 |
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Pysanka Power Pamphlets - useful information, knowledge, hints and money-saving tips covering numerous topics shared by
pysanka expert and best-selling author Joan Brander ©2012.
- Individual paper copies will be shipped to you
- Digital copies are in .pdf format (viewed with software such as ADOBE ACROBAT) and will be emailed to you
- or select this link for information about our eBook Pysanka Power – Writing
Eggs with Beeswax and Dyes: Instructions, information, and money saving tips for all levels of experience ©2014 which covers all of the following topics and more . . . .
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Paper Copies @ $2.00 each |
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#2 - Trypillian Designs (paper) |
$2.00 |
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#4 - Hanging Pysanky (paper) |
$2.00 |
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#5 - Christmas Ornaments (paper) |
$2.00 |
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#6 - Bleached Pysanky (paper) |
$2.00 |
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#7 - Traditional Egg Division (paper) |
$2.00 |
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#8 - Colours and Their Meanings (paper) |
$2.00 |
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#9 - How to Get Beautiful Results the Very First Time (paper) |
$2.00 |
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#10 - How to Empty Your Pysanky (paper) |
$2.00 |
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#12 - More than 80 Pysanky Tips (paper) |
$2.00 |
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Full set of 9 Pysanka Power Pamphlets (paper) |
$18.00 |
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Full Colour Digital Copies @ $2.00 each |
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#2 - Trypillian Designs (digital) |
$2.00 |
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#4 - Hanging Pysanky (digital) |
$2.00 |
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#5 - Christmas Ornaments (digital) |
$2.00 |
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#6 - Bleached Pysanky (digital) |
$2.00 |
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#7 - Traditional Egg Division (digital) |
$2.00 |
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#8 - Colours and Their Meanings (digital) |
$2.00 |
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#9 - How to Get Beautiful Results the Very First Time (digital) |
$2.00 |
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#10 - How to Empty Your Pysanky (digital) |
$2.00 |
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#12 - More than 80 Pysanky Tips (digital) |
$2.00 |
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Digital full colour set of 9 Pysanka Power Pamphlets |
$9.00 |
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| Newsletters |
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EGGS-aminer - a unique newsletter dedicated to preserving one of the great traditions of all
time —PYSANKY. In its heyday in the last millennium, EGGS-aminer was the first of-its-kind print newsletter dedicated to pysanky. Today its bits and bytes blast into your fast-paced
world in digital form—at a much lower production cost for us and a much reduced retail price for you! Publication began in 1995 and continued to July 2001. EGGS-aminer Newsletter
continues to be a valuable resource to readers of all interest levels. To complete your collection, you can still order back issues in digital form. Select
this link for more info and to order back issues |
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Free Stuff and Teacher Resources
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2021 Year At-a-Glance Calendar – printable 12-month calendar fits on one sheet (8.5" x 11")
features our playful mascot Guy Kistka |
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Fire Safety Fact Sheet – Tips and Hints from Joan Brander 2019, guidelines for everyone who writes
pysanky using a candle and traditional kistka |
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Lesson Plan for Teachers – by J. Brander 2006, a guide for elementary grades to be used with Student
Practice Sheet; features background, defined terms, instructions, diagrams |
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Raw Eggs vs Empty Eggshells – Tips and Hints from Joan Brander 2020, compare the properties |
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Student Trilingual Practice Sheet – by J. Brander 2016, a trilingual (English, French
and Ukrainian) learning aid for students' features symbols and their meanings |
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2011 Fall Newsletter, vol 1, issue 1 |
| Download (pdf) |
2012 Spring Newsletter, vol 2, issue 1 |
| Download (pdf) |
2012 Fall Newsletter, vol 2, issue 2 |
| Download (pdf) |
2013 Spring Newsletter, vol 3, issue 1 |
| Download (pdf) |
Student Certificate of Achievement – full colour certificates with place for student name, teacher
signature and date, describes the technique, tools used, how to protect and display, a legend of pysanky and more. 8-1/2" x 11" |
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Pysanky 4 Fun : A Collection of Trilingual Activities 4 Kids
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FREE! This teaching aid created by Joan Brander compiles various trilingual activity sheets into one compact publication. These Activity Sheets
were previously downloaded or ordered individually. Teachers can photocopy for classroom use to enhance and enliven instruction on pysanky. Add to Cart and we'll email it to you. Or
Download yourself.
Download (pdf)
Symbols and Their Meanings (English)
On s’amuse avec Pysanky (French)
Pihsahnkih dlya Zadovolennya (Ukrainian)
Pysanky Party
Scrambled Pysanky Egg Words
What would Guy Kistka say?
Crossword Puzzle
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Videos
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Learn to Write Pysanky for Teachers and Students. Calling all teachers! Like you, we know how well pysanky aligns with multicultural and language
arts, social studies, math and science for all grade levels K to 12. Baba's Beeswax has just published this new Teacher guide by pysanky expert Joan Brander. It's ideal for online teaching
as an entertaining and educational activity. It includes some of our own personal teaching aids developed over 30 years, videos, and links. We'll send our Student
Kit of just the essentials to each student who participates in your videoconference. Additional supplies for other members of a family can also be ordered, if desired. Select
this link for more info about the video
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FREE! Discover the Magic of Pysanky.pptx; An overview on how to make Ukrainian Easer Eggs; widescreen
format 16:9; will be emailed; 7.3 Mb. Add to Cart and we'll mail it to you. View as video on YouTube |
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In
Baba's Art Room
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Here are 3 photos of these adorable ceramic hand egg stands.Seen on amazon.com for $9.99 USD each—you get a set of
3 for only $19.99 CDN. |
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Acrylic - (clear, reversible, can be stacked) |
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| Gift Boxes |
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| Gift Certificates - one year expiry date; can be mailed directly to the recipient; combine denominations
to suit your needs |
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$50
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$100
gift certificate |
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Gift Wrapping Service - we will gift wrap any purchase with seasonal themes for Christmas (elegant gold and red), Spring or any time
of year.
Use the "Notes" section in your online checkout process for personal requests.
- state the name of the recipient (otherwise the name in the "SHIP TO" section will be used)
- indicate any personal greeting
- state the name of the sender (otherwise the name in the "BILL TO" section will be used)
- state the occasion (i.e. Birthday, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Wedding, Anniversary, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day etc.)
- indicate whether the gift is for a male or female
- indicate the age group (child, adult, senior)
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| Kistka Holders |
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Kistka / Candle Holder - treated with non-toxic, non-corrosive, and environmentally friendly fire
inhibitor; will not burn or support flame; sturdy construction with a low centre of gravity for safety and stability; notched resting place for kistka; holds candle too which
pops out easily |
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Kistka Holder - sturdy, stainless steel construction for 1 electric kistka |
$17.99 |
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Kistka Holder - sturdy, stainless steel construction for 3 traditional kistka |
$22.99 |
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Kistka Holder - sturdy, stainless steel construction for 3 electric kistka |
$29.99 |
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Lathe - for a perfect beginning to every egg; makes straight lines every time; constructed of durable
washable plastic, it holds an egg in place and facilitates turning |
$45.99 |
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Templates - for perfect circles and division on eggs; includes 16 different sizes |
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Tacky Wax - use on egg stands to prevent pysanky from slipping, sliding or rolling off |
$4.49 |
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One of-a-kind Pysanka - emptied, with just one hole, includes gift box and can be combined with our selection
of egg stands |
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Egg-Cessories
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retained our inspiration, whimsy and cuteness factor. Check out all the new designs. Here's just a small sample of the hundreds of products in the dozens of Collections you'll see!
Remember to come back to BabasBeeswax.com to continue your pysanky shopping. |
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| A face mask in our inspirational Saving the world one pysanka at a time Collection |
A t-shirt in the Love with a Pysanka Collection |
An apron in the I Luv Pysanka Collection |
A mug in the whimsical Home is where your kistka is Collection |
A greeting card in the cute Happy Easter Collection |
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