Pysanky

Color your own Easter masterpiece! Pysanky are traditional hand-painted eggs made in Eastern Europe during the Easter season. Pysanky makers use the wax-resist method, similar to batik, using a pin-like stylus to draw intricate designs in hot wax, then color them in vibrant color. Kids of all ages will enjoy coloring these beautiful eggs drawn from 25 authentic pysanky designs to transport you to the enchanting world of European folklore. Use crayons or colored pencils to bring these designs to life. Additional blank eggs allow you to unleash your creativity and make your own pysanky masterpieces.         Product details   Publisher: Hands-On Art History  Paperback:  54 pages ISBN-13: 978-1948344210 Item Weight:  5.3 ounces Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.13 x 11 inches Binding: Saddle stitch     _________________________     ★★★★★ Easter basket stuffer Jersey2Carolina  So excited to have found this coloring book for my children. I taught them how to make pysanky this year and this coloring book was the perfect accompaniment. It’s so nice to pass on traditions from my childhood to them.     ★★★★★ My grandkids loved it AriandaH Absolutely wonderful. My grandchildren used fine markers to color the designs.     ★★★★★ A cool coloring book TEvans  I like that the artwork is from authentic, original pysanky eggs. A great book for ideas.