Eggshell Artist Demonstrating His Talent

Master Eggshell Sculptor/Carver, Alan W. Rabon demonstrates how he carves his unique creations and tells how he got started. A native of Charleston, S.C., Alan has spent 20 years as a Master Decorative Artist when his career was ended by a car accident.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Art
• Egg
• Eggshell
• Carving
• Sculpting
• Original
• Paint
• Oil
• Watercolor
• Acrylic
• Demonstrate
• Instruction

[ar1961sc]

I dont do anything to make it harder. It is in its natural state

[ltn21ltn21]

I am using the drill for nail shop they work good no loud noise but i don't know what dremel to use they break the egg

[ar1961sc]

I use high speed dental drill bits. I am not sure whether they will fit your tool but those are the best. If you must use the Dremel bits it needs to be a diamond imbedded drill bit.

[Frubble]

Hello Allan

I really like your work. The eggs you use, are they goose eggs? How would a hens egg stand up to carving like this, is it too thin in comparrison?

[ar1961sc]

Most of my eggs are goose eggs but I also carve chicken, duck, pheasant, quail, emu, ostrich and turkey. The thinner eggs like quail and duck are the hardest to carve but I can carve them as well.

[ar1961sc]

THANK YOU ALL for your kind comments on my eggshell carvings and sculptures. It is my hope that each person that sees this video would share it with at least two people. I do no advertising for myself just an occassional newspaper or magazine article. I and my family appreciates all your compliments and kind words of encouragement.

[HectorFeliz1231]

I am here because of 9gag:D

[yarmo28]

I find you and your art admirable. What I like most in your art is that you have left the egg in its natural color.

[megafishyfishy]

how do you harden the eggshell so it won't break?

[soleillullaby]

Thank you for inspiring me to look for a medium that would resonate with me! I agree, we shouldn't confine ourselves with what is the norm instead, we should push the limits in doing art. Thank you. :)

[janetkatz1]

Amazing and beautiful.

[heggernes32]

you are amazing;-)

What a talent!

[hennacat]

You are an EGGcellent artist - your designs and works are EGGcellent. Art like that is an EGGcellent way to help you recover from your accident. Seriously, you have to be very proud of what you do.