[Woodcarver] eggshell carving

[Sylda]

Thanks, Patricia, for the info -- I assumed something of the sort.  You
would need a very steady hand -- which I don't have, but think it would be
fun to try -- maybe someday.
Sylda

On 10/29/04 6:07 AM, "Patricia Richard" <p.l.richard at ns.sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I would never try to carve an eggshell with a knife...  maybe a special file
> if I was to do it without a power tool.  I use an engraver... a small tool
> similar to a dentist's drill that has different burrs for different
> purposes.  With the emu eggshells I use a diamond bit, and wear away through
> the layers to get the picture I want.  You can find examples of this on my
> website at www.cccuts.com.  I also carve your ordinary hen's eggshell...
> after we've eaten what's inside!  for that I use a tiny carbide cutting
> burr.  If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!k
> 
> Again, I'd like to thank everyone for their help with my question about
> antler carving.  I do use a respirator mask for whatever carving I do, as a
> precaution.  I also work on glass, which releases silica into the air and
> can cause lung disease.  I had no idea that carving bone could cause white
> lung though, so I will be doubly carefull about that.  Thank you Gordon for
> the website you sent me, it's much appreciated!
> 
> Have a good day!
> 
> Patricia