Pysanky - Carol in CA?

[Shelly in MD]

Has anyone bought supplies online to do this? I would like to order the tools, because I can't find them locally, but if someone has used an online company before and can recommend them, that would be great!

I found www.allthingsukrainian.com - any idea if this is a good site for ordering?

Thank you!

[Carol in Cal.]

However, I got my first kit from Hearthsong, and I think that they still have them. Word to the wise--buy the optional book as well--it is way better than the instructions in the kit. You will love this--it is so impressive right from the start, and you can get really creative with the technique once you get the hang of it.

[Shelly in MD]

Thank you! Thanks for the quick response, too!

[Annie G]

http://www.ukrainiangiftshop.com/index.htm

They have a great selection and wonderful service. I've used them for years without any problems.

[Mekanamom]

I wish I had something helpful to say about where to get supplies. My mom has done these for years and years, and I don't know where she bought my kit.

I just wanted to pop in and say you are in for a fun time! :)

[Shelly in MD]

Thanks, everyone; I'm excited to place an order and start working on these! I think my 13yo dd will enjoy doing them with me, as well.

[Shelly in MD]

I'm looking forward to giving this a try. It's one of those many, many things I've been wanting to try for a while now!

[KAR120C]

I've ordered other Ukrainian stuff from Yevshan (http://www.yevshan.com)... although I've never actually ordered the dyes from there -- I got a few when I was up in Michigan last time.

Keep in mind, the ones you use for pysanky are not edible at all -- you dye the eggs raw and then shellac them to keep. I'm sure you know that but I feel compelled to say it over and over in case anyone was going to mistakenly switch them. ;) On the plus side, once you've mixed the dyes you can keep them in jars (like canning jars) all year. Just don't keep them on the top of the fridge where one might get knocked off by the cat and fall behind and break.... trust me. :eek:

[CynthiaOK]

http://www.ukrainiangiftshop.com/index.htm

They have a great selection and wonderful service. I've used them for years without any problems.

I've had wonderful service from this company also.
Cynthia

[Jane in NC]

I've had wonderful service from this company also.
Cynthia

Luba's dyes are brilliant. This has become a favorite family tradition.

Jane

[Shelly in MD]

Thanks for letting me know I can keep the dyes once they are mixed up - that is helpful. And of course, the suggestion about the refrigerator-top-cat-scenario, also very helpful. :-)