minimum using products that are easily available. This will give you confidence in the handling of eggs, yet you will still be able to create something interesting. As you become more courageous, you will want to try more ‘egg’citing designs and only then, you might feel that investing in professional equipment would be worthwhile. Do not despair if you break a few shells, they are, after all, only eggs and with a plentiful supply, you can ‘have another go.’
One of the first questions a stranger to the craft will ask is “How long do they take?” (how long is a piece of string?) There is no answer ... creations can take from a few hours to a few months. Maybe it would be possible to estimate the actual time one spends working on the shell, but there are many more hours or days designing the pattern, waiting for paint or glue to dry after attaching braids and pearls or choosing the correct finials.
have been done time and time again. You make your egg special
Most ‘cuts’ used on eggshells
by how you decorate both the inside and the outside of the shell. Most important is obtaining a harmony between the shape of the egg, the decoration used on the shell and the base you use under it.
Eggs need firm but gentle handling ... don’t be afraid of them. You are bound to have a few disasters, even when you have gained knowledge of the craft. It is advisable however to have a soft covering on the floor, not many eggs will survive after being dropped on conrete or hard tiles. Another tip (gained from experience) is, if you are near completion of an important creation and you have to leave it, make sure it is put somewhere safe where no-one, not even the family pet, can knock it over.
Good Luck!
Footnote: Wild birds’ eggs are protected by law. It is an offence to take, destroy, sell, or have in one’s possession any wild birds’ eggs.
*Quail’s eggs come under this category, but it is sometimes possible to obtain a box of these eggs from a delicatessen.
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