Index:
Pysankarstvo 1
6A. Pysankarstvo (the art of writing pysanka)
Making Pysanky: The Basics
You can read about the basics here. It is probably the best place for beginners to start. What will you find?
Supplies (what you need to get started and then some)
Basic instructions (which have gotten a bit too detailed) are now split into two pages
Step-by-step photos of the making of a pysanka
“Green” Pysanky, or how to decrease your impact on the environment
I used to have my downloads on one page, but there are just so many now that I’ve moved them to their own section, with a series of pages. There are handouts, pattern sheets and informational pamphlets.
General information about pysanky
Traditional Pysanka pattern sheets
These photos used to be split between the Download section and My Pysanky. I’ve consolidated them her to reduce duplication, and make things easier to find. I have all my annual “group photos” and other nice photos of groupings of pysanky.
Screensavers
I was thinking of calling this the “Science of Pysankarstvo” section, but, looking over the material, realized that it really is mostly chemistry. That, and I was once a chemist (and have the diploma to prove it). I am curious about why things do what they do, and like figuring out the science behind phenomena. These pages are my attempts to do so. This section is still a work in progress, only few pages have been fully written and uploaded.
PYSANKA SUPPLIES
This section is still in progress, but a few page have been written. I have an annotated list of basic supplies, as well a list of “additional” supplies that are useful in the making of pysanky (aka “luxuries”). I will add pages about those pysanka supplies and equipment that could use more elaboration, like styluses, dyes and eggs, and discuss the equipment needed for drop-pull pysanky.
GENERAL
These are a few of my favorite pysankarstvo-related things, items that I find make writing pysanky easier and better
Zip Loc “Twist’n Loc” Quart Jars
SPECIFIC
Detailed information about various pysanka supplies and suppliers
EGGS
The Reservoir and Tip (Non-electric)
The Reservoir and Tip (Electric)
Other Styluses
BEESWAX
Types of Dyes
Crepe Paper Dyes
Commercially Available Pysanka Dyes
Preparing Dyes
Storing Dyes
Containers for Dyes
Maintenance of Dyes
Straining Dyes
Dye Problems and Their Solutions
Recharging Dyes
Creating Pastel Dyes
Creating Custom Colors (Color Theory)
Preparing Natural Dyes
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