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The Egg - An Art Form All its Own

Photo of a hand holding an emu egg

The color of the eggs range from a medium green to a dark green (almost black) with some having a very smooth glasslike texture.

An average egg weigh between 600 and 700 grams when laid.

The eggs are edible consisting of approximately 10 chicken eggs. The egg is mostly yolk but has a much milder flavor than other poultry. It is excellent when used in cooking.


Unfertile eggs are blown for crafters. Engraving is possible as the outer layer of shell is green, the next layer is a light blue and the inside layer is white. This is demonstrated in this picture below
Engraving of a frog on an emu egg  
Eggs can also be used in an art form known as filigree. This is where a pattern is cut entirely thru the shell. Makes a nice nightlight. Purple emu egg with a light inside  
These eggs can be used to make jewelry boxes, can be painted or even have decals applied. Black emu egg with two cardinals painted on it