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by Theresa Somerset
The eggs that are used in this batik method are Quail, Pullet, Pheasant, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Goose, Emu, Rhea and Ostrich eggs. Most are from local sources. The eggs are blown, washed and dried. The design is drawn on with beeswax and a “Kitska” and then dyed with each successive color. The wax is then melted off to reveal the design. Since dyes are not inherently colorfast, the finished egg is given coats of a hard MSA solvent based acrylic gloss varnish with a Ultra-violet inhibitor. It is still advisable to keep them from direct sunlight.
I am self -taught with the help of many publications over the years and examples by other artisans in the field. As my collection of tools and non-traditional dyeing techniques continued to become more refined, the pysanky have become more intense and delicate. I am especially pleased that most of my egg designs have left the traditional realm, and have become art objects unto themselves.
I am currently a member of the International Egg Art Guild, and World Egg Artists Associated among other egg decorating organizations.
I have written for and have been featured in the “Linda Martin Egg Designs- Art of the Eggshell” , and "Beyond the Hatchery" egg publications and have my egg art published in the children's book "The Easter Surprise", written by John and Jennifer Churchman of Moonrise Farm and contributed Egg art to "A Feast for the Eyes- Edible Art from Apples to Zucchini" written by Carolyn Tillie.
I am currently represented by four Vermont Galleries and my work is shown all year round. I am the New England Distributor for the Pysanky USA products, and distributor of dyes and kistky for Ukrainian Eggcessories of Canada.
I am an instructor at the Pysanky USA Retreat in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, an attendee at the Pysanky in the Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and a demonstrator for the Ukrainian Eggcessories retreat in Toronto, Canada. I also participate at "The Elegant Egg and More Show" in Akron, and "The Eastern Ohio Egg Show" in Strongsville, and the "Egg Bazaar" at the Ukrainian Museum in Cleveland.
by Theresa Somerset
The eggs that are used in this batik method are Quail, Pullet, Pheasant, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Goose, Emu, Rhea and Ostrich eggs. Most are from local sources. The eggs are blown, washed and dried. The design is drawn on with beeswax and a “Kitska” and then dyed with each successive color. The wax is then melted off to reveal the design. Since dyes are not inherently colorfast, the finished egg is given coats of a hard MSA solvent based acrylic gloss varnish with a Ultra-violet inhibitor. It is still advisable to keep them from direct sunlight.
I am self -taught with the help of many publications over the years and examples by other artisans in the field. As my collection of tools and non-traditional dyeing techniques continued to become more refined, the pysanky have become more intense and delicate. I am especially pleased that most of my egg designs have left the traditional realm, and have become art objects unto themselves.
I am currently a member of the International Egg Art Guild, and World Egg Artists Associated among other egg decorating organizations.
I have written for and have been featured in the “Linda Martin Egg Designs- Art of the Eggshell” , and "Beyond the Hatchery" egg publications and have my egg art published in the children's book "The Easter Surprise", written by John and Jennifer Churchman of Moonrise Farm and contributed Egg art to "A Feast for the Eyes- Edible Art from Apples to Zucchini" written by Carolyn Tillie.
I am currently represented by four Vermont Galleries and my work is shown all year round. I am the New England Distributor for the Pysanky USA products, and distributor of dyes and kistky for Ukrainian Eggcessories of Canada.
I am an instructor at the Pysanky USA Retreat in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, an attendee at the Pysanky in the Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and a demonstrator for the Ukrainian Eggcessories retreat in Toronto, Canada. I also participate at "The Elegant Egg and More Show" in Akron, and "The Eastern Ohio Egg Show" in Strongsville, and the "Egg Bazaar" at the Ukrainian Museum in Cleveland.
