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April 12, 2009
Easter Eggs Revisited
photo©Kat Caverly 2009
Years ago we tried to batik some Easter Eggs not realizing that using rubber cement would
make the eggs inedible. But they were wonderfully unique looking.
Tom decided that we should "blow" out the eggs and in fact this would give us permanent
Easter Eggs!! Love it.
Tom, of course, had all of the tools and tried a series of techniques as he discovered what
would make the smallest hole but still allow the insides to be cleaned out. No more hard
boiling; no more need to destroy the works of art.
First we did a base dye job; pink, green, blue, yellow, orange. It amazes me that colors
can have such a profound emotional impact! Then using rubber cement we masked the
eggs for the next dip. What fun!
We got the usual PAAS and Heinz white vinegar but Tom also saw a new twist; a gel like,
ink flowing - transparent water color like dye that dried to a gloss finish! I had
so much fun.
And I can now add these to my permanent collection. HAPPY EASTER
Posted by photocartoonist at April 12, 2009 6:17 PM
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