Black And White Snowflake Egg

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  Step 1

  Close up the hole in the bottom of the egg. Using a
  pencil, divide the egg into eight equal sections by drawing a horizontal and vertical line to create a cross, then adding four diagonal lines. Repeat on the other side of the egg, making sure
  the lines on both sides join up. On both sides, draw a dot where all the lines cross in the centre, then add a circle of eight petals to create a daisy shape.

  Go over your linework with beeswax, drawing the lines boldly so they stand out, and let dry.

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  Step 2

  Continue to embellish the two daisy shapes, adding swirls and straight lines that fan out in the same direction like a windmill. To create the snowflake motif, draw the outline of a star around the ‘windmills’ on both sides of the egg.

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  Step 3

  To make the snowflakes more ornate, use the stylus pen and beeswax to fill the inside of the two stars with leaf-like shapes, then draw another star outline around the first and edge it with a series of tiny loops – think of these as a lace trim.

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  Step 4

  Turn the egg slightly and fill in the empty spaces between the points
  of the stars with more details to make the design look like a fancy doily. Here, each space has been filled with a simple cross and small daisy. Let the beeswax dry.

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  Step 5

  Once both snowflakes are drawn and all the sections filled in,
  submerge the egg in the black dye for 10 minutes or so, then remove and blot dry with a paper towel.

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  Step 6

  Hold the egg close to the candle flame and start removing the melting wax with a tissue. Keep turning the egg, holding it
  near the flame and gently cleaning off the wax.

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