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By Kerry Kubilius, About.com

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Decorating Ukrainian Eggs - Wax Removal Method

Making Pysanky, Ukrainian Eggs

Making Pysanky, Ukrainian Eggs

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Making Ukrainian eggs is a laborious process. Eggs are decorated using a wax removal method. The designs are drawn onto the egg using a special stylus called a kitska. Then the eggs are dyed. The wax is melted away, leaving the design to show through the dye.
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