Enchanting technique of painting Easter eggs

Preparation for the bright feast of the Resurrection of Christ is a special process. The key place in it is the coloring and egg-setting. It is not a problem if you do not know the skill of drawing, because there is a more interesting and relaxing technique.





Drapanks, or scratches, are made by scratching a pattern on the colored surface of the egg. The drawing is applied with a pencil, and then scratched with a thin metal object (needle, knife, nail). The main condition is that the background must be monochrome.

In the manufacture of drapunks, masters can give free rein to their imagination, and looking at their works, it is impossible not to admire these works of art. Editorial "Site" I have 15 ideas for your inspiration.

Painting of Easter eggs
  1. The simplest patterns look very interesting. As you can see, it is not necessary to have artistic talents.


  2. Very beautiful patterns. It's a shame to break eggs like that.


  3. Very hard work, but what a result. Delightful!


  4. Dye the eggs in different colors. Thus, even the same patterns will look different.


  5. Flowers are the best spring pattern.


  6. The patterns in the form of birds look very symbolic. Interesting idea.


  7. At first glance, there are a lot of elements, but in fact they are all simple in execution.


  8. Painted with colors, the same pattern would not look very attractive, but scratched immediately attracts attention.


  9. If you are an artist at heart, you can easily turn Easter eggs into a work of art.


  10. How much soul is invested!


  11. And here is another simple pattern that will serve as a great decoration of your eggs.


  12. Every stroke is thought out.


  13. With such simple patterns can cope even a child.


  14. It's hard to believe that it's not painted but scratched.


  15. I already see how beautiful these scratches will look in the basket.




If you want to leave your creation as a memory, do not cook eggs, and after the work is finished, make small holes in them. With a syringe, let air into one hole. Thus, through the second will flow protein and yolk.

Try to do it. Easter eggs in technique Drinks and be sure to share with us the result in the comments. We would love to see your creation!