“Faux-bergé” Jeweled Ukrainian Egg

One-Day Class - Saturday

Teacher: Michele Roberts

Technique: Needlepoint and Beading

Level: Intermediate

Size: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1/4"

Cost: $75

This elaborate egg ornament was inspired by both the fabulous jeweled Fabergé Russian eggs of Fabergé and beautiful Ukrainian pysanky “painted” eggs, a folk art form that dates from the tenth century. Our “faux” (imitation) jeweled egg adheres to all the color and motif symbolism of traditional pysanka, but is so richly embellished with glittering aurora borealis crystals that it could almost be a real Fabergé egg! Techniques include numerous types of needlepoint stitches.

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Kit Includes:

  • 18-count black canvas

  • Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays Plus rayon/metallic ribbons

  • Swarovski aurora borealis foil-backed crystals in 8-petalled Marguerite flower shape in 8mm and 6mm sizes

  • Swarovski aurora borealis foil-backed crystals in 8-petalled Marguerite flower shape in in 4mm bicone

  • Japanese rainbow aurora borealis Delica beads

  • Beading thread

  • Lining fabric

  • Needles

  • Complete instructions in bound booklet

  • Photograph

  • Bibliography

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