I make beautiful pins out of egg shells. I use thick shells such as ostrich, emu and rhea eggs. I cut the shapes out of the shells, apply the outline and do the color design and back with colored epoxy enameling. To finish them off I finish the edges with a gold leaf paint and the whole thing is sealed with a clear coat. After all of this they are very durable and safe to wear without fear of breaking. They make a great conversation piece too.
These and more are available for purchase on my website. www.freewebstore.org/crafty-acres
