Real blown out chicken size Easter egg .
Made using a wax resist (batik) method.
Beeswax was scooped into the stylus and heated in a candle flame. The molten wax was applied to the white egg with a writing motion; any bit of shell covered with wax sealed to remain white. Then the egg was dyed yellow and more wax applied. Bits of shell covered with wax remained that color. After the final color the wax was removed by holding the egg next to the flame and gently melting it.

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• Symbols
  The sun and stars- life. They also can represent fortune and growth. Christian meaning denotes the love of God.
  Circle- completeness
  Diamond shape- knowledge
  Spirals- divinity and immortality portraying the mystery of life and death
  Triangle shape- trinity, air-fire-water, earth-wind-water, or the Christian symbol of the Holy Trinity
  Flowers-  beauty, wisdom and elegance. Some of the eight -pointed star flowers are known to represent love and caring. Flowers express the female principal.
  Fish- sacrifice and a basic symbol of Christianity
  Dots- heavens or the Christian meaning of Christ's tears.
  Star of rose- the eight pointed star represents purity, elegance and perfection.
  Straight line- eternity or the continuous thread of life
  Meander or wavy line- harmony and immortality. The motif can depict motion, waves and infinity.
  Birds- fertility and the fulfillment of wishes
  Sieve- divider of good and evil
  Trees- strength, boldness and eternal life
  Baskets- motherhood and the giver of life and gifts
  Grapes, grapevines- good fellowship and strong loyal love
  Wheat- wishes for good health and a bountiful harvest
  Butterfly- represents the frivolity of childhood
  Bees- hard work and pleasantness
• Colors
  White- Innocence, purity and virginity
  Yellow- light and purity. symbolizes youth, happiness and love
  Black- represents the absolute, constancy and eternity
  Orange- strength and ambition
  Red- spiritual awakening
  Green- freshness, health and hopefulness
  Brown- mother Earth and her bountiful gifts
  Blue- truth, fidelity, trust and higher life
  Purple- faith, patience and trust