Heavy Brass Tip Wood Handle Kistka (Hot Wax Pen) 0.5 mm

This classic look kistka (hot wax pen) was designed with the precision brass tip to ensure consistent wax flow for beautiful lines and Easter egg design elements.
No sharp edges to worry about!

• 4.7 Inches long
• Tip end diameter 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
• Opening inner tip diameter 6.5 mm
• Distance between brass tip and wooden handle 13 mm
• Handle diameter 9.5 mm
• Cleaning wire included
• Brass funnel designed to hold heat for longer writing time between warm-ups in the candle
• Birchwood handle
• Writes smooth, dripless lines
• Made in Ukraine

There are many different techniques to use when it comes to decorating pysanky Easter eggs, and while all have their pros and cons, nothing is as easy or as popular as the kistka writing method. Kistka egg decorating is simply drawing on your egg with a hot wax pen. While it may sound a bit more complicated than you want to get involved in it, it's actually quite easy, and a lot of fun as well. It's a great technique for beginners to try. There are a couple of different ways to try the kistka method; for beginners, the traditional non-electric kistka with candle light is a great choice and gives a beautiful result. More experienced decorators may prefer to use the electric version, which is a little bit more comfortable and has a constant heat flow. This makes it a little bit easier to use, but may be intimidating for a beginner. No matter which one you choose for your Easter egg decorating needs, once you see how it works, you'll definitely want to do it again and again. Try doing kistka today!