The toughness comes from the egg shell's structure; it is made up mostly of calcium carbonate (calcite) crystals, similar to tooth enamel or sea shells, embedded within a protein matrix.

According to the art historian Félix Marcilhac, Mr. Dunand was the first to use tweezers to apply crushed shells to produce a “white craquelure effect.” ...

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"The egg is a symbol for that opening up, for that entrance to a new life," said Norma Cantu, a Humanities Professor at Trinity University in San Antonio who grew up with cascarones in Laredo, Texas.

The bird flu has battered the United States’ egg market. Initially, it left metro Atlanta grocery stores scrambling to fill their shelves. Now, just ahead of Easter, it’s easier to find eggs ...

I am not a particularly good crafter, and I’m generally okay with that. (After all, I do possess other, sparingly-useful skills, such as juggling and crossword puzzling!) So when my editor ...

A delightful burst of spring charm, this nail art features an adorable chick peeking out from a cracked eggshell. The playful design combines pastel tones and tiny details to capture the sweetness ...

And while Ron and Betty are no longer placing the eggs themselves, their spirit lives on in every carefully painted shell. You can visit Eggshelland at Eddy Fruit Farm from April 11–19.

Let's face it: Eggs are way too expensive to just use for a craft. With egg prices nearing $6 across the country, the long-held Easter tradition of dyeing easter eggs may be put on hold.

A typical egg shell contains around two grams of calcium, making up 95 per cent of the shell. The calcium can help strengthen a plant’s cell walls, helping to keep your blooms healthy.

Egg shells aren't the only shells worth dyeing! Sea shells also take to Easter egg dye incredibly well. You can create a rainbow of sea shells for unique embellishments on your latest craft projects.