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Ukrainian Easter eggs are called "pysanky," singular -"pysanka" meaning "things that are written upon." They are not painted, but rather produced by a complex wax-resistant dying process. The symbols and colors have special meaning. Designs can be very simple or extremely detailed.

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• Learn Pysanky

  http://www.learnpysanky.com/
  Tutorial features step-by-step illustrated instructions (beginner to advanced), hints and tips, symbols and their meanings, and suppliers resource list.

• Olga's Eggs-Files.

  http://eggs-files.com/
  Ukrainian designs on quail, chicken, duck, goose, emu and ostrich eggs. Etched and Carved Eggs. Step-by-step process for creating a pysanka. History of colors and symbols. Pysanky supplies, books, egg stands.

• Pysanka by Adriana

  http://www.pysanka.com/
  Gallery of eggs, instructions, explanation of colors and symbolism, and information on regional events.

• Pysanky

  http://www.dearmey.com/jim/eggs/
  Photographs of finished designs and the step-by-step waxing process.

• The Art of Sofia Zielyk

  http://www.tryzub.com/Sofia_Zielyk/
  Information on symbolism, history, an illustrated how-to guide, and photographs illustrating pysanky from various regions of the Ukraine.

• The Traditional Ukrainian Egg

  http://www.ukemonde.com/pysanka/Pysanka/default.htm
  Includes photograph gallery and information about techniques and traditions.

• Ukrainian Eggs by Ginny

  http://www.gbarkman.com/eggs.html
  Pysanky, batik, traditional and non-traditional designs by Ginny Barkman. Includes information on historical background and technique.

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