DECOUPAGE AND CARVED OSTRICH EGGS
The Ostrich is the largest living (and flightless) bird alive. A full grown male weighs up to 230 pounds (105 Kilograms) stands nearly 8 feet (2.5 meters) high.
Decoupage Ostrich Eggs and Carved Eggs are handcrafted using first grade large and unfertilized ostrich eggs between 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25cms) in height.
They have a pitted surface which the carver cleans and works on, or in the case of Decoupage work, the Egg surface is coated with a sealant and sanded to a smooth finish.
Decoupage is the art of cutting and pasting cutouts to simulate paintings on an egg surface. Decorating an Egg is a lengthy process, and once the artwork is in place and the finishing paint applied, the varnishing begins, providing there is no moisture in the air, and each coat is lightly sanded before the next is applied. Up to fifty coats can be applied if needed, resulting in a depth of shine that is truly beautiful
Our Range of African Decoupage Eggs is enormous, and we will gladly use your own pictures at no extra charge.
We have designed and produced Eggs to Client`s own specifications for many years and can assure you that you will be delighted with the result.
A map of your neighborhood or city, your country`s flag, your daughter`s Birthday picture, your favourite pet, please use your imagination and send us a good picture.
Send us your picture, we will have your likeness carved into an Ostrich Egg.
We only have sufficient space to present you with our most popular designs here on the website, but be assured we have exactly the Egg you want, just ask !
Our Carved Eggs present almost any subject you can dream of, from Stars and Moon to the African Big Five and more.
Our Eggs all come from Oudtshoorn, the heart of South Africa`s Ostrich Farming area, and the work is done by indigenous people and local artists and craftspeople.
All of Our Eggs are supplied with a Carved Wood Stand as pictured below each design, and this is included in the price quoted for each Egg.
If you require a more individual stand, the price of this stand, as pictured below, should be added to the price of the Egg you have chosen.