There’s magic in your fridge or at least the makings of it. There, behind the OJ, there’s a carton of Grade A power objects. (Alright, so at the moment they’re just eggs, but with your help they could be so much more!) Turns out, what we’ve come to know as “Ukrainian Easter eggs” actually had their start as a kind of pagan witchcraft. For thousands of years, Ukrainians have used colorful dyes and carefully applied beeswax to transform the humble hen fruit into talismans thought to attract good health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and even love. And to think you were just going to make omelets.
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Pagan Eggcraft
Attract good health, happiness, and love with these do-it-yourself talismans.
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Steps
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Step #1: Get a feel for writing with beeswax by practicing on newsprint.




To do this, heat your kistka or wax pen over a lit candle, then dip the scoop into the heated beeswax. A pen nib may also work, but you’ll have to re-dip more often.
Conclusion
This project first appeared in CRAFT Volume 02, pages 103-104.