The Creative Process

Beverley works with any type and any size of domestic, infertile eggshell but never uses eggshells from protected or native birds, with the exception of emu eggs, which come from emu farms and are infertile.

Shells used include finch, quail, bantam, turkey, duck, goose, rhea, emu and ostrich.

The fact that such beautiful objects could be made from eggshells, when eggshells were purported to be so fragile is quite fascinating.
 

In reality, eggshells are at their most fragile state when full. As we are aware a raw egg when tapped, will crack and the shell of a hard-boiled, will shatter, but once the contents of the egg is removed, the shell becomes quite resilient.

Each egg is blown, cleaned, and sterilised, before being painted, then sealed. Many hours and days, go into the process before commencing to decorate. Some complicated designs are drafted on paper before attempting to be drawn on the eggshells.

Only quality materials are used in her work, including gold plating, finest strung and no-hole pearls, along with Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, and rhinestone chain. Many of the figurines used in Beverley's pieces are hand made or moulded.

Apart for the usual fine arts and jewellery equipment, Beverley uses a variety of hand-held motorised tools including Dremel and Air Tool to cut and shape the eggshells whilst wearing protective gear such as, goggles and mask, whilst using a dust box.

Caring for your Eggshell Piece
Treat your eggshell piece, as you would fine China. Keep it out of harms way, inside a glass cabinet or under a glass dome. If you need a glass dome or additional advice on caring for these treasures, talk to Beverley.

Beverley can also pack and send eggs anywhere in the world ensuring they arrive in perfect condition.