Basketweave
This egg is called “Basketweave” due to its pattern. It has a very cool symmetry across the surface, and there is a slight shimmer to its finish. It is on a very delicate stand, so extra care should be taken with its display.
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Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread Men is a white chicken egg with gingerbread men and holly sections. In between these designs, the shell has been cut out. This is one of the first detailed carvings I experimented with, and is still one of my favorites.
Circles
Circles is a white goose egg with circular designs removed from it. These circles are held together only by a shared edge here and there, and the design covers the entire egg. Circles was one of the first carved pieces, and the inspiration for many other pieces.
Puzzle
Puzzle is a white goose egg with a puzzle design lightly carved into the surface, then painted with gold leaf. This is such a playful design, as if someone took apart the eggshell and then put it back together again.
Mandala
Mandala is an intricately cut white goose egg. It sits on a silver stand. It earned its name because the holes mandala out from a hole at the bottom, spreading upwards and around the egg. More than any other egg, this is the one that people claim as their favorite.
Ribbons and Bows
Ribbons and Bows is a white goose egg with holes cut along the center band. A green ribbon has been threaded through these holes, so that it looks like the egg was created with it stitched in place already. On each side, there is a fern transfer design. This is topped with a ribbon and [...]
Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom is a white hanging goose egg with a cherry blossom design. The blossoms are made from pink mulberry paper with tiny gold accents.
