Fabergé Eggs are jewelry.  They are more French than Russian, just as the
emperors for whom they were created were more German and English than
Russian.

These are real eggs, and the decorations are a peasant craft, something
that would never be found in an aristocratic household.  The eggs are raw
when they are decorated, and then varnished.  They last many years, and the
insides gradually dry up.  Occasionally, the yolks roll around inside.

I did many of the ones in the dish, but the single ones on stands were done
by artists who specialize in this craft.  They are easy and fun to make if
you keep the patterns simple, but the more complex designs are extremely
difficult and time-consuming.

Dan Matyola
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On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 9:05 AM John <[email protected]> wrote:

> The first one looks almost like one of those Fabergé Eggs. Did you do them
> yourself? How long will they last after being decorated that way?
>
> On 4/4/2021 23:50:30, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> > There are many ways to celebrate the Easter season.  In Eastern Europe
> (and
> > among  Amerians of Eastern European heritage), coloring Easter eggs in
> > intricate patterns is a traditional family activity.  Raw eggs
> > are decorated using a wax-resist method employing special styluses and
> > bright dyes, especially among Ukrainians and Rusyns.
> >
> > These are some we use to decorate our Easter table:
> >
> > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2021/4/4/pysanki-1
> > Comments are invited.
> >
> > Dan Matyola
> > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery
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