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An Introduction to Egg Decoration

Egg craft, (also known as egg decoration or egg art) is widely considered to be one of the oldest crafts known to man. Most countries around the world have some sort of tradition involving egg decoration. The Chinese, for instance, would cover eggs in gold leaf, and aboriginal tribesmen would carve symbolic designs onto emu eggs, and perhaps better known, the eastern European tradition of Pysanki (also known as Pisanki), whereby eggs are decorated with wax and dyes.

However, many people immediately think of Fabergé when discussing decorated eggs. What many people do not realise is that Peter Carl Fabergé did not use real egg shells. His skills were those of an artist jeweller/ enameller and he created his designs from precious metals and stones.

Yet it is the Fabergé style which much of modern egg decoration takes inspiration from. Today we use real egg shell, usually from goose, rhea, emu and ostrich eggs, and cut and decorate them with a range of materials taken from, and inspired by, a range of different crafts. Our online shop provides one of the most extensive ranges of eggcrafting materials, supplying you with all you need to create your own decorated eggs.

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About Eggstravaganza

Eggstravaganza is a well established Eggcraft supplier located in Billingham in the North East of England. We supply an extensive range of egg craft kits, as well as all the tools and materials you need to create your own Faberge Style Eggs

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Eggstravaganza Egg Craft Gallery

In need of some inspiration? Have a look at our egg gallery, featuring our most popular egg designs. Instructions are available for all eggs and they are available in kit form. All items are available to purchase separately .

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Eggstravaganza
25 Macklin Avenue
Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate
Billingham
Cleveland
TS23 4BY

Tel. 01642 372600
Fax. 01642 566807

Email. sales@eggstravaganza.co.uk