and its ability to save people so much time and effort that they
would have normally spent learning by trial and error without it,
like I did. However, I'm no longer convinced that my legacy, if I
leave any at all, will be linked to those things, or even be linked to
my eggs themselves, at least not totally, even though an artist's
legacy would be what I would prefer to leave in my
artistic talent to actually learn to carve eggs easily, deriving a great deal of satisfaction from it... a
simple, inexpensive method of getting the patten of their choice onto the eggshell in the first place. I'll
tell you how you can get those instructions here in a minute. Once beginning egg carvers could easily
get patterns onto their eggs, the need for more and more proven patterns started to skyrocket.
Thus, in 2003, Judy Nelson (one of the best artists and egg carvers I've ever known) and I teamed up to
produce patterns that would meet this new need. We both worked on every one of these patterns and
both carved them into eggshells until we were satisfied that even beginners could experience success.
We were rather surprised when experienced carvers began buying them as well. The patterns were
originally designed to be stencil-like, but would all hold together when the eggshell was cut away by
beginning carvers. Experienced egg carvers began using them also on emu eggs, taking advantage of
the shells' different layers of colors and not piercing the shell at all. Still others transformed these
patterns into ones they could carve in relief. So far we've produced two packs which can be bought
separately or together. The idea is for you to keep the originals and either make photocopies for actual
use, or to scan them into your computer and print them out to be transferred to your eggshells. Check
out the details for each below: (Overseas orders will be invoiced for actual shipping costs.)
shows all of the patterns carved into goose eggs or smaller. These
eggs can be enhanced by carving additional decoration all around
the egg. I put grass and clouds all the way around my elephant
egg, for example. You can put these eggs on stands or glue
"up-eyes" on top so you can hang them. When done, they make
great gifts for almost any occasion and are especially nice for
shows where you need some less expensive items to sell, because
these patterns do not take long to carve, so you can sell for less
yet still make a profit.
especially for emu eggs. I know many of you have been waiting for that one so keep checking
back here and it will be posted as soon as it is ready. There are some fantastic patterns that
will really blow you away. ~GL
This method has revolutionized Egg Carving Worldwide! It adds strength to
your eggs while you carve, it's quick, it's easy and it can be yours for only $5.95
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sold only in conjunction with the
instructions and kits. They are
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numerous attempts to be juried into a
local gallery and being told each time
that I had no chance because what I do
is not art. So, I decided to do the Mona
Lisa and at least have some fun with it.
I took it to the gallery and presented it
to the owner saying, "Well, is this
art?" She turned her back and fled. My
work has yet to be seen before the jury
there, but I still take pieces in on
occasion to have a little more fun.
- Mona Lisa pattern and
instructions (for emu egg)
only $9.00 - #33½ Bur add $3.00
- Diamond football bur add
$7.00 - Green stone bur add $3.00
- White stone bur add $3.00
- New, updated instructions for
transferring patterns to your
eggshells $5.95 - Postage extra
- SeaBreeze pattern with
complete, detailed
instructions $9.50 - Pre-marked goose egg
ready to carve $40.00 - Complete kit (all of the
above plus glass dome,
brass stand and base)
$62.99 - #699 bur add $3.00
- Postage extra
and I was thinking about the beaches in
New Zealand, where I spent part of my
childhood. I did some sketches, but
realized that a pattern wasn't possible, so
I wrote out directions that clearly explain
how to go about drawing it. Many, many
carvers have done this egg and sent pics. I
always display mine on a battery-powered
turntable as it's mesmerizing to see waves
both in front and back moving in sync.
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