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Book SynopsisEggs aren’t just for breakfast! With a bit of imagination, they can also be transformed into beautiful decorative items and gifts. A modern and accessible hobby, egg art is something all generations can take part in, and connect over. Egg Art feeds into the current trend of working and crafting with natural, everyday objects, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Hatch a plan and get cracking on your egg-cellent designs now!
Trade ReviewEggs are not just for Easter you know. I’ve been inspired to look at my baking staple again in a whole new light. With so many beautiful egg designs I couldn’t wait to get started.
I love books like this as a source of inspiration, to flick through from time to time. Sparking my creativity. I am looking forward to developing my egg decorating technique and I can’t wait to make some of the projects that showcase my newly learnt techniques. A great resource for my craft room.
-- Ruth Cartwright * Craft with Cartwright *
Some wonderful egg painting projects and brilliant techniques using different mediums. There are designs for every skill level. I love it and will enjoy painting lots of eggs.
-- Denise Sayles * Amazon *
This is a great book to dip in and out of. It is well thought out and presented with beautiful photos. The book starts with a clear list of materials needed, and I feel that you can have a go without having to invest a lot of money into a new hobby.
The 50 designs/projects within the book mean that there is something to suit everyone's skill and sense of décor. I can't wait to try the peacock feather egg myself. There are both simple and complex designs in this book so there are family friendly projects along with designs to suit a more experienced crafter. I was pleased to see that there is something for everyone without it being to basic.
After the project section there is a section on how to display the eggs and they look fabulous! There is also a thorough and detailed technique section so everyone can jump in and have a go. Its been many years since I decorated eggs at school but this is a much more sophisticated and modern way of doing it.
I think this book would also make a nice gift idea along with a nice set of paints.
-- Sarah Gage * Amazon *
I was really impressed with the step-by-step guide to creating the egg designs, together with the tool guide and the detailed explanation of the different techniques used.
There are some really great designs and I really love the Gender-Reveal Gold Crackable Egg, a really original idea!
Some designs are more adult based, but there are also some designs which could be tackled by children, which makes it perfect for family crafting!
-- Susie Wilkinson * Amazon *
A varied collection of beautiful egg art projects, ranging from polka dots to the most intricate designs. Complete with techniques for preparing the eggs for painting, including "How to Blow Out an Egg". A lovely book.
-- Myra Armson * Amazon *
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Egg Art Projects 10
Colour Block Egg 12
Peacock Feathers Egg 14
White Polka-dot Egg 16
Bohemian Floral Egg 18
Japanese Fan Egg 20
The Hunter Bull’s-eye and Arrow Egg 22
Colourful Pebbles Egg 24
Baby Girl Keepsake Egg 26
Decorative Belts Egg 28
Yellow Geometry Egg 30
Red-and-White Candy Cane Egg 32
Blue Starburst Egg 34
Neolithic Pottery Egg 36
Zigzag Hipster Egg 38
Damask Medallion Egg 40
Forty-eight Triangles Egg 42
Glittery Orange Abstract Egg 44
Fish Scales Egg 46
Gender-reveal Gold Crackable Egg 48
Indian Treasure Egg 50
Winter Star Egg 52
Gold Blocked Egg 54
Colourful Spiders Egg 56
Zebra Stripe Egg 58
Oak-leaf Motif Egg 60
Abstract Lines Egg 62
Confetti Egg 64
Paper Clips Egg 66
Black-and-Red Knitted Pattern Egg 68
Diagonal Geometric Egg 70
Vinegar-etched Brown Egg 72
Teal Twigs Egg 74
Black-and-silver Marked Egg 76
Turquoise and Red Egg 78
Black and Yellow Contrast Egg 80
Teacup Cornflower Egg 82
Simple Organic Pattern Egg 84
Scottish Treasure Egg 86
Blue Vinegar-etched Egg 88
Orange and Lilac Botanical Egg 90
Gold Chevron Egg 92
Blue Polka-dot Egg 94
Swedish Country Egg 96
Hot Pink and Black Flower Egg 98
Herringbone Egg 100
Pink Stripes Egg 102
Green Grass Egg 104
Nativity Scene Egg 106
Black-and-white Snowflake Egg 108
Vinegar-etched Egg 110
Chapter 2: Showcasing Your Egg Art and Techniques 112
Showcasing Your Egg Art 114
Techniques 121
Cleaning the Eggs 121
How to Hold an Egg 121
How to Blow Out an Egg 122
Using a Stylus 123
Filling the Hole Before Dyeing 124
Removing the Wax Plug After Dyeing 124
Dyeing the Egg 125
Removing Wax from the Entire Egg 125
Index 126
Credits 128
