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| The top two eggs sport designs that I borrowed (and altered) from some images from my mother's decorating kit. I made these two in 2008 using hollowed-out eggs. I decorated the egg on the bottom a few days ago. The design was on-the-go, and the egg is solid and raw. It will take years for the yolk to dry fully. |
How does one decorate such an egg as this? With beeswax, fire, and dye! The wax is dye-resistant, so you can create a design by strategically applying wax to areas you wish to remain a certain color before applying the next layer of dye, working more-or-less from the lightest dyes to the darkest. After creating your design you can remove the wax by carefully melting it in a candle flame and wiping the egg with a paper towel. It is a great project for those who enjoy a challenge, and a horrible project for anyone feeling particularly impatient.
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| The blue, black, and natural egg also shows a design that I copied in 2008. |
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