Pysanky Expert (Continued from Page B 2) about to be turned into a work of art. The beeswax is removed by heating the egg near the candle flame and wipiivgpff the wax with clean tissues. After the wax u removed, finish the shell with shellac or varnish. This protects the dyes. (Note: If the egg is hollowed after it is dyed, varnish must be applied before piercing the shell and expelling the insides.) Because a candle is used, along with hot wax, children are under constant supervision during classes. The intricate patterns vary from egg to egg. Many of the symbols have Christian meanings, but in pre-Christian times the symbols had more agricultural interpreta tions. For instance, the symbol of wheat signified the life’s work of the Ukranian peasant. Prosperity and wealth are symbolized by ani mals. Pysanky with these designs were believed to have a positive effect on farm animals and their THE CONSERVATIONIST. The proven Great Plains no-till system utilizes a coulter to prepare a mini-conventional seedbed for the openers to place the seed. ..at the precise depth selected. Great Plains We lead because we listen. See The Dependable Great Plains Dealers Listed Below: Dunkle & Grieb, Inc. R.D. 2 BOX 14 Center Hall, PA 16828 814-364-1421 Greenline Supply Inc. Route 119 North Unlontown, PA 15401 412-439-1234 C.B. Hoober & Sons, Inc. Old Philadelphia Pike Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-8231 Lost Creek Implement, Inc. Rt. 35 Oakland Mills, PA 717-463-2161 good health. The unique history of pysanky shows people who respected nature and who worked hard to survive. In the past the dyes used on these eggs were all natural dyes. Anne uses chemical dyes because they are readily available through a supplier and are easy to prepare for the large numbers in the classes she teaches. A class, taught at St Casimir Church in Johnstown, is open to anyone who has a willingness to learn this art form. Fifty people attended a multi-generational ses sion and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Because of the large crowd, there are two other instructors, Ron Wanko, who has been doing pysanky for more than 20 years and creates master pieces. and Paul Yackulich. The fourth annual Ukrainian Pysanky Festival will be held at the S.S. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church on St Clair Rd., Johns town, on Saturday April 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and refreshments are available. For more information, call (814) Egg demonstrations, a contest. Children ages 6-11 may decorate 539-2631 or (814) 479-4341. pysanky sales, and baked goods their own eggs. drives for transport. D & E Equipment 307 Edgar Avenue Bloomsburg, PA 17815 717-784-5217 Hines Equipment Rt. 28 West, Cresson, PA 16630 814-886-4183 and Rt. 220, Belwood, PA' 814-742-8171 Norman D. Clark & Sons Main Street, P.O. Box 27 Honey Grove, PA 17035 717-734-3682 Reed Brothers Equipment 13 Petticoat Bridge Road Columbia, NJ 08022 609-267-3363 Lancaster P Lehigh Ag Equipment, Inc. 6670 Ruppsville Road Allentown, PA 18106 215-398-2553 Bender Implement 742 Edgewood Avenue Somerset, PA 15501 814-443-4611 Chambersburg Farm Service 975 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-3533 Carlisle Farm Service 260 York Road Carlisle, PA 17013 800-447-6829 Satui 1, 1995-B3
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