Leicestershire Emus - Blown Eggs Page

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Blown Eggshells

The eggshells are blown with a single small hole at one end. If the egg is symmetrical I do sometimes blow the egg centrally along the side, so that it is suitable for display horizontally. The shells are thoroughly washed and then disinfected.

Stands for Ostrich Eggshells

Emu Eggshells

Emu eggshells are naturally dark green and about 3” wide and 5” long. With a matt surface, they are attractive displayed as natural eggshells or decorated in various ways.

They are most unusual shells because there are three different coloured layers to the shell. This means designs can be carved into the shell revealing the blue/green and white layers that are underneath the dark green outer layer.

They can also be painted or decorated in the Faberge style.