Well I certainly didn't start out with the intricate stuff I was always crafty, had no idea that I would develop a talent for anything though. It takes a lot of practice and can be very frustrating but it's one of those hobbies that gives my mind a workout and also a rest from the everyday...
Hey Cindy, you write eggs too? There is another member on BYC that does too that contacted me. Having chickens just seemed like a natural progression of my art I am surrounded by bins, baskets, cabinets and boxes of eggs and some from our own chickens (hopefully next month) will be so special!
Hey Lunachick,
Glad you like them, they are my passion. A good site to read up on pysanky or Ukrainian eggs is http://www.learnpysanky.com. The basic tools are simple and cheap. As you progress, you can buy the more expensive stuff. But to start, all you need is a candle, beeswax, dyes...
I decorate eggs using the Ukrainian style of wax and dyes! My avatar is a blue duck egg graced with Pale Spiked Lobelia flowers. You can also check out my website for my other designs. I also like gardening and of course chickens. My would like to do list is a lot longer....spinning...