Cleaning Wire

Cleaning Wires – use to remove unwanted debris such as lint and dirt from funnel of kistka

Why and How to Use a Cleaning Wire
Dirt and debris could block the funnel of your kistka preventing the melted beeswax from writing on your egg smoothly. Heat the funnel of your kistka using a candle. Insert the cleaning wire into the narrow end of the hot funnel. Move the cleaning wire up and down to loosen the debris. When you bring out the cleaning wire, some of the debris will come out with it.

Other Ways to Clean a Kistka
See more in this short video in our YouTube iluvpysanky channel in the Pysanky How To’s and DIY playlist.

Tip
Do not touch the funnel of your kistka to the candle wick, as soot could get inside and cause a blockage. Instead, place it in the centre of the flame. Do not practice on paper, as small particles could get inside and cause a blockage. Instead, practice on an unused egg.