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    Egg Decoration
    Egg Decoration
    Egg Decoration
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    Egg Decoration

    By Susan Byrd

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    If you are looking for a new form of expression, a new canvas on which to apply your talents, egg decoration could very well be for you. Egg decoration is a time-honored art that was part of the future of ancient China, flourished over the centuries in the course of the European kings, and inspired the rare artistry of famed Russian goldsmith Peter Carl Fabergé. It is an art you can master, and Susan Byrd will show you how, step by step, in this superb guide to every phase of traditional egg decoration.
    Over 70 illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through these eight progressively more complex projects. Among them are such exquisite items as a silk-lined jewel box, delicate musical bell, lace-trimmed "cradle," lovely decoupaged napkin rings, and four other beautiful projects. Along the way you will learn the many types of eggs suitable for decorating; how to choose appropriate tools and glues; how to empty, mark, cut, and hinge an egg; and how to paint, sand, and apply decoupage. You will even learn the history of egg decorating.
    Best of all you will have been introduced to an exciting and rewarding hobby that will provide hours of enjoyment and personal satisfaction.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDover Publications
    Release dateMay 11, 2012
    ISBN9780486158013
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      Egg Decoration - Susan Byrd

      BOOKS

      Egg Decoration

      INTRODUCTION

      Welcome to the exciting and challenging world of egg decorating! If you are looking for a new form of expression, a new canvas on which to apply your talents, egg decorating could very well be for you! I sincerely hope that you will find in it the same pleasure and satisfaction that has kept me fascinated since 1966! Hopefully, this book will help you along, making your egg decorating easy and fun right from the start!

      Egg decorating is very different from anything you may have tried before, and though it may not be something everyone would like to try. it is something that everyone likes to see! The very fact that relatively few people are doing eggs helps to preserve its uniqueness.

      To me, it is so exciting and rewarding, and above all, so very individual, that I suppose I think everyone ought to be as enthralled with it as I am! For instance, if you knit or crochet (which I have done a lot of and have enjoyed!) you are doing the same mechanical thing over and over until you are finished, and then you have an afghan or sweater to go along with all the other afghans and sweaters you have in the closet. Not so with egg decorating! You take a bit of Nature, the egg, and create something beautiful from it, and, whether it is functional or simply decorative, you have created a work of art which will be noticed! Point out an afghan you have just finished and you will get a sincere How nice. But just point to the clock on the mantle and let it be known that you made it from an ostrich egg, and watch what happens! Instant, wide eyed fascination! And instant conversation when you are stuck for something to talk about! I could go on and on, but by now you must know how I feel about eggery! It is wonderful, and there is no finer group of people than those who do it. We welcome you to join us!

      If you are still interested (surely you are!) then keep reading! This book is designed to teach you the basic techniques a new egger needs to know, starting right at square one.

      Included in the book will be a brief history of egg decorating, a description of the eggs available, information on tools and other supplies, and how-to’s on everything from emptying an egg to decorating it. There will be projects with instructions and illustrations for completing several different eggs, starting with simpler ones and gradually working up to some that will be more challenging. When you reach the project section, gather up all the supplies called for in each project and work through it from start to finish. Each one is designed to teach you new skills that will enable you to move on to more advanced eggs.

      If you have an opportunity to attend a seminar for beginners, by all means, do so! For most people, seminars are one of the best ways to learn because of the hands-on experience, and the fact that there is someone to answer questions and offer advice. In this book, I will attempt to anticipate any questions you may have and to answer them as clearly as possible.

      When I teach a seminar, I have three goals in mind for my students. First is to have a good time, second is to learn something new, and third is to go home with an egg they are proud of. I have the same goals in mind for you as you read this book, that you enjoy it, learn from it, and create great eggs because of it!

      If you obtained this book from an egg decorating supply house, it is fairly safe to assume that you already know where you can get the eggs and other supplies that will be mentioned later. In the event that you do not know of a place to buy your supplies, please feel free to write to me at the address given on page 36.

      CHAPTER I

      HISTORY

      It is surprising how many people have never heard of egg decorating, or perhaps heard of it, but have never seen it. A typical conversation about eggs might go something like this: A new acquaintance wants to know about your hobbies and you tell them I do eggs. There will be a little pause while your words soak in, and then they will politely ask, You do what? (Your words really didn’t soak in at all.) So you answer, just as politely, I decorate eggshells. Now you can see a glimmer of understanding in their eyes! And you know very well they are thinking Easter Eggs. Well, just keep cool, and explain to them that what you do with eggs is in no way related to the mental image they have just conjured up of the typical dyed Easter Egg! And you might as well drag out your egg pictures to illustrate your words. Otherwise, they will never understand!

      If you really have their attention now, or if they can’t get away, just go ahead and give them your whole speech. They will be interested to know that egg decorating isn’t new, even though they have never heard of it before. On the contrary, history shows that it began in ancient times, long before the time of Christ. The first recorded mention of it dates back to ancient China, when colored eggs were given during spring fertility festivals. As the mysterious source of new life, the egg was thought to have great magical powers, and thus was held in awe and reverence by many ancient peoples.

      Over the centuries the art of egg decorating became more sophisticated. By the thirteenth century gold leafed eggs were known to have been presented to the English Court by King Edward I, and by the sixteenth century eggs with surprises in them had come into existence. Eggs were very popular among European nobility of this era, and by the reign of Louis the XV the decorating and giving of eggs was widespread, especially in France.

      Practically every country has its version of the decorated egg, and today we can see the special styles and techniques each has developed, and handed down through the ages. One style which must be mentioned is the jeweled style, made famous by Peter Carl Faberge, jeweler to the Russian Court during the late eighteen hundreds and early nineteen hundreds. His Imperial Easter Eggs, made between 1884 and 1916, were not, however, made of actual eggshells, but of precious metals and jewels, fashioned into intricately beautiful, egg-shaped works of art. These eggs have been a joy and an inspiration to the modern day egg artist.

      Egg art, as we know it in this country, is fairly young, only really beginning to emerge within the last twenty years or so. There were egg projects, such as Easter egg trees, etc., being done much earlier than this, but few eggs were being done then the way they are today.

      There is seemingly no end to the variety of eggs that are being done today, and a good way to see them is to visit one of the many egg shows held around the country each year! (An egg show is an exciting event, even for those who never plan to become an egger!) The huge variety of styles and techniques will have your head buzzing with new ideas of your own!

      Usually there are seminars held in conjunction with shows, and, as I mentioned before, seminars are one of the best ways to learn, (notwithstanding great instruction books like this one!) If you have a chance to take a seminar, by all means do so. Choose one that will be a challenge to you, but not be too advanced.

      CHAPTER II

      POINTS TO CONSIDER

      First, keep in mind that eggery is, after all, just a hobby, and perfection isn’t the name of the game. But don’t get me wrong! I want you to do the very best that you can. In fact I expect it of you! I would like for you to work hard at doing a good job, but not to the point that it becomes a chore and the pleasure is lost. When that happens, it is time to draw the line. The idea is to enjoy what you are doing, and feel relaxed about it!

      Point Two; Always remember that no two

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