Carving Eggshells

January 4, 2013 11:51 AM

Beth Ann Magnuson hand-carves intricate, lace-like patterns on eggshells. Videos: Samples / Carving and Etching techniques.

Previously on Metafilter: Carved Eggshell Art

posted by zarq (6 comments total)

These are very nice, but there should probably be a trypophobia warning in the FPP.
posted by RonButNotStupid at 12:06 PM on January 4, 2013

Beautiful work. I can't imagine how many half-completed shells have shattered in her hands before she developed just the right amount of hand pressure to hold the shell still enough to carve, yet not exert too much pressure.
posted by Thorzdad at 12:10 PM on January 4, 2013

That looks fun. Although lacking her skill, I'd probably use one of these.
posted by gwint at 12:10 PM on January 4, 2013

cool idea, this is beautiful.
posted by Ahmed_Nabil at 12:59 PM on January 4, 2013

I can't imagine how many half-completed shells have shattered in her hands before she developed just the right amount of hand pressure

Traditional Easter Egg Carving Still Alive in Central Europe. Etching Easter eggs is a well-known craft. People have been doing this in Austria, Ukraine, the Czech Republic since there have been chickens. Add some power tools into the mix and this kicks it up a notch.
posted by three blind mice at 1:17 PM on January 4, 2013

Is she related to Ann from Bongwater?
posted by spicynuts at 1:55 PM on January 4, 2013