How to make your own Easter eggs

[ 0 ] March 9, 2009 | The Hungarian Girl

Traditional Easter Egg Decorating Tools And Supplies

In Ukraine, the most common method for creating Eatser eggs (pysanky) is by wax resist or batik. A specialized instrument called the “kistka” is used to write the design with hot wax.

Decorating Easter eggs is an old tradition throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Many countries like Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, and Romania each have their own ways on how eggs are to be decorated and displayed for this significant holiday.

Below is a list of links arranged by various countries on how you can create beautiful and elaborate Easter eggs for your home.

Germany

How To Color German Easter Eggs – German Culture

Hungary

Hungarian Folk Art Easter Egg Decoration – Folkology

Russia

Russian Easter Eggs – Russianland Journal

Ukraine

How To Make Ukraine Easter Eggs – LearnPysanky.com
How To Make Edible Pysanky – Reiquar Works
How You Can Decorate Your Own Ukrainian Easter Eggs – Something a Little More Practical
Ukrainian Easter Eggs – Family Corner
Ukrainian Easter Eggs – Martha Stewart

Symbolism Of Ukrainian Easter Eggs – YouTube video from Mojo.com