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New Book!:
Baba's Beeswax is proud to announce the publication of a new pysanka book: About the Pysanka--It Is Written! A Bibliography by Joan Brander.

2008 Catalogue

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    • Kits - Basic Kit recommended for beginners and other kits
    • Basic Supplies - kistka, dyes, beeswax, non-yellowing varnish, egg blowers, lathe, templates etc.
    • Other Items - egg stands, findings, kistka holder, tacky wax etc.
    • Teaching Aids - models, puzzles, postcards, videos
    • Books and Publications - design books, children's activity book, newsletter, pamphlet
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Kits  
Basic Kits - recommended for beginners, these kits make pysanky easy, fun and affordable
•  contain everything you need to make dozens of pysanky in the traditional way
•  each kit features a pamphlet of instructions, colored diagrams, helpful hints, important information and sample designs, 1 size medium kistka, the 5 dye colors illustrated in the pamphlet (yellow, light green, orange, red, dark red), 1 beeswax, and 1 cleaning wire
•  you will also need jars for dyes, white vinegar, candle and varnish
•  for 2 or more people, simply add a kistka and easily share everything else in the kit
 
with wooden-handled kistka
$15.99
or substitute with plastic-handled kistka
$21.99
Christmas Ornament Kits - these kits for holiday egg ornaments feature all the supplies in the Basic Kit plus blue dye, one-hole egg blower, 12 assorted findings, cord for hanging and Christmas designs $34.99 add to cart
Deluxe Kits - contain everything you need to make dozens of pysanky in the traditional way; each kit features various size kistka (fine, medium, heavy and extra-fine wooden-handled or fine, medium and heavy plastic-handled), 12 dye colors (yellow, light green, orange, red, black, pink, purple, royal blue, light blue, brick, dark red and brown), 1 beeswax, 1 cleaning wire, and 1 pamphlet of instructions, colored diagrams, helpful hints, important information and sample designs; you will also need jars for dyes, white vinegar, candle and varnish  
with 4 wooden-handled kistka
$39.99
or substitute with 3 plastic-handled kistka
$53.99
Super Kits - everything but the egg! each kit features various size kistka (1 each of fine, medium, heavy and extra-fine wooden-handled or 1 each of fine, medium and heavy plastic-handled), 17 dye colors, 2 beeswax, 1 candle, 1 candleholder, 1 cleaning wire, 1 Baba's Super Sheen varnish and 1 pamphlet Ukrainian Easter Egg Pysanka Beginners' Designs of instructions, colored diagrams, helpful hints, important information and sample designs
with 4 wooden-handled kistka
$66.99
or substitute with 3 plastic-handled kistka
$79.99
Basic Pysanky Supplies
Beeswax - all our beeswax is black in color which makes lines and patterns visible on eggshell
Blocks - a solid block of pure beeswax for candle-heated kistka 99¢ add to cart
Sheets - honeycomb-like sheets are more pliable and can be used for all types of kistka (traditional and electric) $3.59 add to cart
Strips - spaghetti-like strips for electric kistka $1.99 add to cart
Candles - provide 6 hours of burning time $1.19 add to cart
Candleholders - sturdy construction for safety and stability $1.99 add to cart
Cleaning Wires - use to remove unwanted debris such as lint and dirt from funnel of kistka 39¢ add to cart
Drying Boards - use to rest eggs safely, to melt beeswax from eggs using the oven method, and to dry varnished eggs; sturdy wood construction will not warp $14.99 add to cart
Dyes - superior quality, designed especially for eggshells, will last indefinitely if stored properly; aniline, non-edible, water soluble; 2 different manufacturers provide dozens of bright, vibrant colours  
17 colours - black, brick, brown, dark green, dark red, gold, light blue, light green, orange, pink, pumpkin, purple, red, royal blue, scarlet, turquoise and yellow  
    order colours individually at $1.69 each $1.69 each add to cart
    or order all 17 colours at once for $28.73 $28.73 add to cart
38 colours -
blues - royal, blueberry, navy, dark add to cart
purples - aubergine, bengal rose, magenta, violet add to cart
pinks - lily rose, plum rose, rubine, violamine add to cart
reds - maroon, red, dark, scarlet add to cart
browns - dark brown, light brown, golden brown add to cart
yellows - apricot gold, lemon yellow, topaz add to cart
greens - dark, kelly, jade, teal, olive, apple add to cart
blacks - black, pearl grey add to cart
oranges - orange, pumpkin add to cart
brilliants - yellow, blue, rhodamine, violet, aquamarine, turquoise add to cart
all 38 colours at once for $102.22 add to cart
$2.69 each  
Egg Blowers - we offer three types:
Aunt Marge's Egg Blower - empty your eggs easily with two holes $19.99 add to cart
Baba's One Hole Egg Blower - requires only a small amount of breath pressure $12.99 add to cart
Blas Fix One Hole Egg Blower - accordian type hand pump with nozzle; includes drill $14.99 add to cart
Baba's Egg Vacuum Pump - empty your eggs quickly and easily with only one hole by creating a vacuum on your kitchen, laundry room or laboratory tap $49.99 add to cart
    Fluid Transfer Closure for Baba's Egg Vacuum Pump sold separately - attaches Baba's Egg Vacuum Pump to a regular mason jar to collect and store useable egg contents $14.99 add to cart
Empty Eggshells - save hours of valuable time and reduce breakage by using this dozen of emptied and rinsed eggshells; eggshells feature only one hole that can be sealed with beeswax (must be ordered in advance) 12 for $14.99 add to cart
Jars - we offer two types:
Large - just enough room to hold your chicken egg and 1 eggshell dye; store dyes indefinitely without evaporation; clear plastic (16 oz.); receive bonus labels if you order 12 or more! $2.49 add to cart
Small - use to hold down empty eggshells in your dyes 99¢ add to cart
Kistka (Candle-Heated) - we offer two types for use with candles:
Wooden Handles - recommended for schools and beginners; available in 4 sizes: extra fine, fine, medium and heavy; copper funnels with traditional wooden handles $4.29 add to cart
Plastic Handles - available in 3 sizes: fine, medium and heavy; brass funnels with plastic handles $9.99 add to cart
Kistka (Electric) - we offer 2 types:
Interchangeable Electric Kistka - tips can be replaced; includes 1 each of fine, medium and heavy tips $109.99 add to cart
    Replacement Tips for Interchangeable Electric Kistka sold separately  
 
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fine, medium, heavy or extra heavy
$15.99
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extra fine
$24.99
Stationary Electric Kistka - available in 5 different sizes  
 
• 
fine, medium, heavy or extra heavy
$89.99
• 
extra fine
$109.99
Lathe - for a perfect beginning to every egg; makes straight lines every time; constructed of durable washable plastic $49.99 add to cart
Templates - for perfect circles and division on eggs; includes 16 different sizes $10.99 add to cart
Varnish - Baba's Super Sheen - NEW BIGGER SIZE! produce dramatic results and protect your pysanky; hard, clear, non-yellowing, glossy finish covers more than 5dozen eggs $15.99 add to cart
Other Items
Display Domes - protect and display your decorated eggs under glass (wood base) $19.99 add to cart
Disposable Gloves - ideal for protecting your hands from varnish, dyes, etc. $2.49 add to cart
Egg Stands - for attractive displays
•  Wood - black colour
$2.99
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Acrylic - (clear, reversible, can be stacked) - 2 sizes

  - chicken size
$2.99
  - ostrich size
$9.99
•  Brass - (Princess Anne, single, oval, butterflies, turtle, tailored, crown of leaves)
$5.99
•  Brass - (reversible chicken/goose, cactus, petal)
$6.99
•  Pewter - (crown of leaves, frogs, shells, circles, hearts, butterflies, flowers)
$6.99
•  Brass - (cherubs, fish, tri-leaf)
$9.99
•  Brass - (footed rope)
$11.99
Findings - eggers' assortment of 12 findings and decorative cord for hanging decorated eggs; includes various sizes bead caps and bell caps appropriate for all sizes of eggs in finishes which could include gold, nickel or silver plate $4.99 add to cart
Gift Boxes - designed conveniently for decorated eggs
•  Small 3"x 3"x 3" for chicken size eggs
•  white, navy blue, burgundy or green, or clear plastic
99¢
•  metallic gold or metallic silver
$1.99
•  Large 4"x 4"x 4" for goose size eggs $1.99 add to cart
Greeting Cards - colourful glossy photo of pysanky; blank inside; 5"x7"; includes envelope
 
•  24 different pysanky
$2.50
•  various sized pysanky (including ostrich size)
$2.50
Kistka Holder - stainless steel holder for kistka; rubber feet keep it in place  
•  Single Heavy Weight - suitable for 1 electric kistka $15.99 add to cart
•  Triple Light weight - suitable for 3 candle-heated kistka $19.99 add to cart
•  Triple Heavy weight - suitable for 3 electric kistka $25.99 add to cart
Mousepad - over 24 colorful pysanky decorate the cover of this mouse pad; thin rubber base, glossy finish; 7.5" x 9" $14.99 add to cart
Notepad Cube - a 4" cube of white (blank) notes form a pad with colourful Pysanky around the sides; great for gifts, the office, home desk or kitchen! app. 800 pages per cube; $19.99 add to cart
Tacky Wax - use on egg stands to prevent pysanky from slipping, sliding or rolling off $3.49 add to cart
Tee Shirts - our logo, S, M, L or XL $18.99 add to cart
Teaching Aids
Display Boards - foam board features large colorful diagrams, important instructions and helpful hints easily viewed from across the room; invaluable for those who are hearing or sight impaired inquire for price
How To Divide An Egg - 10 emptied eggshells clearly labeled and marked with pencil guidelines $24.99 add to cart
Jigsaw Puzzles - collage of gorgeous Pysanky; 2 designs to choose from    
 
•  Goose Pysanky - 550 piece, 18" x 24"
$29.99
•  Ukrainian Easter Eggs - 550 pieces, 24" x 18"
$29.99
Model Pysanky - 7 emptied pysanky with stands (2 white, yellow, orange, scarlet, black and varnished) designed and displayed to show each stage of the basic wax resist technique plus laminated step-by-step explanation $29.99 add to cart
Postcards - more than 3 dozen to choose from 79¢ add to cart
Posters - colorful collage of Pysanky shown life-size
$17.99
add to cart
 
•  Magnificent Ostrich Pysanky 21" x 25"
•  Gorgeous Goose Pysanky 19" x 25"

Pysanky on Paper: An Activity Book for Children - your students will learn symbolism, coloring, 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

$11.95 add to cart
DVD - "How to Decorate Beautiful Pysanky" $29.99 add to cart

DVD - "Pysanka: the Ukrainian Easter Egg" explains the myth and magic of pysanky; demonstrates the art (14min)

$49.99 add to cart
Books and Publications
Design Books (excellent source of information on technique, tradition and history of Pysanky)  

About the Pysanka--It Is Written! A Bibliography by J. Brander. A compilation of more than 250 books, periodicals and audio-visual titles relating to pysanky. ISBN 978-1-897253-14-4. (44pp)

$20.00 add to cart

Eggs Beautiful - How to Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs by Luciow & Kmit. A great source of information on design, legend and tradition. 12 color pages of beautiful eggs, including "Trypillian" designs. Soft cover (96 pp)

$26.00 add to cart

Ostrich Pysanky: Decorating Ostrich Eggs the Ukrainian Way by N. Perchyshyn. Everything from selecting the egg to displaying your finished ostrich Pysanka. Soft cover (29 pp)

$10.00 add to cart

Pysanka: Icon of the Universe by Tkachuk, Kishchuk, Nicholaichuk. Explains designs from different regions of Ukraine. Color photographs. Soft cover (46 pp)

$19.00 add to cart

Pysanky in the 21st Century by H. Badulak. Hard cover (229pp)

$79.00 add to cart

Ukrainian Easter Eggs and How We Make Them by Kmit, Luciow, Perchyshyn. A colorful book showing hundreds of designs. Symbolism, tradition and technique are discussed. Soft cover (104pp)

$35.00 add to cart

Ukrainian Egg Design - Book 1 by Perchyshyn, Luciow and Kmit. Illustrates 24 wonderful pysanky designs. Complete directions. Soft cover (101pp)

$19.00 add to cart

Ukrainian Egg Design - Book 2 by Perchyshyn, Luciow and Kmit. Illustrates 24 traditional designs with step-by-step directions. Soft cover (90pp)

$22.00 add to cart

Ukrainian Egg Design - Book 3 by Perchyshyn. Features 24 designs with step-by-step instructions and color insert. Soft cover (84pp)

$23.00 add to cart

Ukrainian Egg Design - Book 4 by Perchyshyn. Features 24 designs (including 3 goose and 3 Trypillian designs). Soft cover (20pp)

$30.00 add to cart
Ukrainian Easter Egg Design Book Five: 60th Anniversary Edition by Perchyshyn and Perchyshyn. Hard cover (184 pp)
$35.00 add to cart
Children's Books

A Kid's Guide to Decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs by N. Perchyshyn. Soft cover (49pp)

$19.00 add to cart

Pysanky on Paper: An Activity Book for Children by Joan Brander. Your children and grandchildren will learn symbolism, coloring, drawing, reading, writing, math and science through Pysanky; activities include stories, puzzles and games. Includes bibliographical references. Suitable for children 2 to 12. Soft cover (28pp)

$11.95 add to cart

This Was The Day! by A. Kmit. A children's story about the Pysanka (30pp)

$4.95 add to cart

Ukrainian Egg Decoration: A Holiday Tradition by Ann Stalcup. Hardcover (24 pp)

$24.00 add to cart
Newsletters

EGGS-aminer - a unique newsletter dedicated to preserving one of the great traditions of all time —PYSANKY began publication in 1995 and continued to July 2001. The last issue published was Vol.7 No.2. EGGS-aminer newsletters between 1995 and 2001 continue to be a valuable resource to readers of all interest levels. To complete your collection, you can still order back issues.
Select this link to view the contents of EGGS-aminer or to order back issues

 
Pamphlets

Activity Sheet - designed for teachers and students

free add to cart

Ukrainian Easter Egg Pysanka Beginners' Designs - by J. Nakonechny. The same colorful pamphlet included in all the Kits

$2.95 add to cart
Pysanka Power - by J. Brander. Contains hot tips and useful information:
#2 - Trypillian Designs add to cart
#4 - Hanging Pysanky add to cart
#5 - Holiday (Christmas) Ornament Designs add to cart
#6 - Bleaching Pysanky add to cart
#7 - Traditional Egg Division add to cart
#8 - Colours and Their meanings add to cart
#9 - How to Get Beautiful Results the Very 1st Time add to cart
#10 - How to Empty Your Pysanky add to cart
#11 - More than 60 Pysanky Tips add to cart
$1.10
All prices are shown in CDN currency and are subject to change without notice


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