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Each Student |
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1 Beeswax*
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use only pure beeswax (coloured beeswax is easy
to see) |
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1 beeswax block will make many Pysanky |
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1 Candle*
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use long-burning candles (many types burn too quickly) |
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1 Candleholder
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use stable candleholders that will not tip over |
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1 Cleaning Wire
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removes unwanted debris from funnel of kistka |
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1 Egg*
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fresh eggs work best |
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use either whole raw or emptied |
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many types of eggs can be used (i.e. brown, chicken, goose,
duck, ostrich) |
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1 Kistka
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use wooden handled ones for beginners (plastic handles can
melt rendering the kistka unuseable) |
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use size medium to begin with |
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will last indefinitely if handled properly |
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1 Metal or Rubber Jar Ring
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prevents egg from rolling off table surface |
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1 Paper Cup*
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transports your Pysanka home safely |
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1 Pencil
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use to make guidelines on eggs |
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discourage the use of erasers |
Additional Essential Items to Share Among 5 Students |
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1 Instruction Pamphlet
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includes coloured diagrams, helpful hints, important information
and sample designs |
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5 Dyes*
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recommended colours for traditional basic design are yellow,
light green (accent colour), orange, red and black) |
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each dye makes about 1-1/2 cups |
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dyes can be used from year to year |
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will last indefinitely if stored properly |
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5 Dye Jars
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use 1 sturdy jar for each colour |
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use jars that seal |
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5 Jars (small)
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use to weigh down your empty eggs under the dye |
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optional |
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5 Spoons
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plastic spoons work well |
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use slotted spoons to lessen dye spillage |
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Tissues*
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use to pat dry the eggs and to wipe away melted beeswax |
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anything absorbent, such as paper towels, also work |
| Paper* |
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protect your working surface |
Additional Essential Items for Entire Class |
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Drying Board
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use to rest eggs safely, to melt beeswax using the oven method
and to dry varnished eggs |
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1 drying board will hold 15 Pysanky |
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Disposable Gloves*
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use with dyes and/or varnish |
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Matches*
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use caution when lighting candles |
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keep out of reach of children |
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Super Sheen*
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this varnish is clear, glossy and non-yellowing |
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some types of varnish or urethane are water soluble and will
make the dyes on your Pysanky "run"
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Q-Tips*
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use to apply accent colours (such as green) |
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Vinegar*
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required to make and replenish dyes |
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acts as a setting agent for the dyes |
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do not add vinegar to orange dye |
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Recommended Optional Items
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Books
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Pysanky on Paper: An Activity Book for Children |
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various fiction and non-fiction titles are available |
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Egg Blower or Egg Vac
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empty eggshells are easy to work with and are less likely
to break |
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empty eggshells can be repaired if cracked (full eggs can't) |
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eggs can be emptied either before or after
dyeing
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Model Pysanky
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an excellent teaching aid that shows and explains the steps
for making Pysanky |
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Video
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shows directions and explains the myth and magic of Pysanky |
The Following Optional Items would greatly enhance the workshop
kit but excluding them will not lessen the effectiveness of
the activity |
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Display Board
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a superior visual teaching aid, especially for hearing or
sight impaired students |
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Posters
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a colourful collage of Pysanky is an excellent teaching aid |
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Jigsaw Puzzle
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this teaching aid can be enjoyed year after year by children
of all ages |
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Books (non-fiction)
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excellent source of information on technique, history, culture
and tradition |
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Books (fiction)
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children of all ages enjoy stories about Pysanky |
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Egg Stands
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display you Pysanky proudly and safely |
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Activity Books
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teaches symbolism, through easy colouring, drawing, reading,
writing, math and science involving Pysanky |
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Additional Dye Colours
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there are 17 vibrant colours available |
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Additional Kistka
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there are 4 sizes available (heavy, medium, fine and extra
fine) |
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Kits
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enjoy making your own Pysanky at home with an affordable kit
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these make excellent gifts for children and adults alike |
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kits are great for Pysanky Parties! |
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Postcards
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these teaching aids show beautiful Pysanky in full colour |
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Templates
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a tool for advanced techniques |
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Egg Lathe
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this useful tool for advanced techniques helps make straight
lines every time
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