Etched Emu Eggs

Emu eggs are very carefully etched with a high speed drill, through three layers of shell; each revealing a different color.  Dark emerald green on the outer layer,  teal in the middle and white on the inside layer.  Designs are made using these three colors.

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8 responses to “Etched Emu Eggs

  1. Stunning. I want to paint or do something with a swan. So it’s kismet that I saw this fantastic artwork and craftsmanship. Divine!

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  2. These are so beautiful!! Intricate and perfect capture of the animals you’ve depicted. The color layers of the eggs are gorgeous. Of course, my favorite is the heron!

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  3. These are so beautiful. I like the ones with the egg texture left uncarved.

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  4. These are amazing! What a fantastic natural palette.

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