I like the traditional method best, but I have seen two other
versions you might want to try. (Experiment first!!) You
can use masking tape on the egg, round stickers, etc. and
then dip in the dye. I've also seen wax crayons used.

On 2/20/09, Catahoula wrote:
> In my old school, I used to teach my juniors how to do
> Ukrainian eggs - complete with bees wax, kiskas, dye, eggs,
> etc. At my new school, we have overhead sprinklers and
> these don't work well with the candles we need to melt the
> wax. I hate to give up this project as it really
> strengthens students spatially and has even helped some with
> geometry. Besides, it's a blast and the students love it.
> Any suggestions?
> Catahoula

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