The art of decorating eggs is an ancient one. Simple colored

   eggs were exchanged as gifts in ancient Egypt and Persia.

   Scratch carving and Pysanky eggs have been a part of the

 European culture for centuries. Egg shapes in different

      mediums from the sugar-candy peephole eggs of the 1800's to
 the gold, gem-studded eggs made by Faberge for

 Tsar Alexander III have captivated people for years.
    The natural egg is a wonderful medium to use for different

 art forms. Painting, decoupage, decorating with beads and

 trim, cut and hinged, decorated inside and out, it's uses

 are almost unlimited.
    My involvement in egguery began as a child when my mother,

   Bettina, began working with them. She helped us make eggs

 with scenes in them using chicken eggs. Definately  a more

   talented egger than I, she has patience and a special talent 
      for fine details that I don't have. I have included a page 
with some of her eggs.
    While I enjoy making various kinds of eggs, I always find 
  myself looking forward to Christmas time. The simple but  
     beautiful decoupaged Christmas ornaments that are made using
         goose eggs that adorn many Christmas trees, are still my favorites.


    Take a look at some of our eggs on the following pages.