From Library Journal
Many people are familiar with the brightly colored Ukranian eggs that appear at Easter time, but decorating eggs can be a year-round craft. Many decorated eggs are fragile works of art that are saved for years and are highly prized by their owners. Pollak's projects are an eclectic selection of designs from many cultures, all applied to eggshells by using a wax-and-dye technique similar to batik. They are wonderfully varied and include cut eggshell jewelry as well as whole decorated eggs.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
Truly exquisite designs, intricate details, brilliant color schemes...on an egg? Achieve all this and more with ease while admiring the unbelievable beauty displayed in glorious color throughout these pages. Apply gem-like colors and watch as they awaken the design “written” on the egg in wax. From classic “quilt” patterns, to traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs and everything in between, you’re sure to be enchanted by this age-old craft.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

From the ancient belief that the earth was hatched out of an egg, to the czars who collected decorated eggs now worth millions, you can explore the mystery of it all with this imaginative and fun introduction to turning eggs into wedding and anniversary presents and good-health wishes, and turning eggshells into earrings, brooches, pins, even an ostrich-egg barrette. Learn to dye, wax, and "write" on an egg to produce glowing, gemlike colors. Try the scores of designs that range from classic quilt patterns to Ukrainian Easter egg symbols. Eggs aren't just for Easter anymore!

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Library Journal