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Carved Emu Eggshells
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Carla K
(IC: blogger)
Emu eggshells are smaller than the ostrich eggshells of course. They are also thinner. Not only that, the Emu egg is a deep, dark, emerald green on the outside but beneath that outer shell there are several layers that have different color pigments. Right beneath the dark green is a thin layer of gray. Beneath that a teal color that sometimes is more turquoise than teal and as beautiful as a gem. The last layer in every emu eggshell is snow white and paper thin. To expose this through carving is very difficult. But I used the different layers to carve relief work into the shells. Since I have been asked to show more of my work, here are more photos.
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Published June 14th, 2012 4:09 PM
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I've been given two emu eggs. Can I use a dremel to carve them, or do I need special carving equipment. I will probably be given more so if I totally screw up the first one it'll be okay, but I'd rather not waste them.