We've been making these eggshell bracelets for a while, and they have turned out to be quite popular. They employ an ancient Chinese technique of layering real eggshell over a wood form. Its a bit labor intensive but the effect is fantastic.

The form is built up with several layers of color before the eggshell is layed on. We then apply the goldleaf and several color and/or clear coats which strengthen and protect the eggshell. It is then a long process of sanding and applying more layers, and more sanding, etc. until we get the effect we want.

Even thought its eggshell, with all the layering it is remarkably strong and resilient.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pears, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Dried goji as garnish. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients wine-steamed pears are Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest High point of view.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pear with sauce served on pottery platter. Sauce boat. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients dessert are Durondeau pear, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. High point of view.

Garnished cheesecake on glass cake tray. Ingredients baked bottom of pie are butter, flour, sugar and cocoa powder. Cake ingredients are cottage cheese, sour cream, cane sugar, cream, gelatin, vanilla sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and yellow food coloring. Garnishing consisting of lemon zest, almond powder, chocolate Easter eggs, freeze-dried sour cherry and mint leaves. Teak wood. High point of view.

A net-like metal structure casts intricate shadows over a patterned surface, suggesting a sunny afternoon and highlighting the interplay of light and material.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pears, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients dessert are Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. High point of view.

Served piece of Easter egg cheesecake on dessert plate. Pie fork. Garnished cheesecake on glass cake tray. Ingredients baked bottom of pie are butter, flour, sugar and cocoa powder. Cake ingredients are cottage cheese, sour cream, cane sugar, cream, gelatin, vanilla sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and yellow food coloring. Garnishing consisting of lemon zest, almond powder, chocolate Easter eggs, freeze-dried sour cherry pieces and mint leaves. Teak wood surface. Light effect. High point of view.

Ready-to-eat instant chocolate sponge. Batter dispensed with gourmet whip in paper cup and then microwaved. Cake served in black bowl with whipped cream and mint leaf garnish. Upend paper cup on tray. One cake still in bagasse cup. One emptied cake. High point of view.

Stainless steel funnel with sieve insert. Out of focus foreground. Decorative background.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pears, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients dessert are Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. High point of view.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pears, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Dried goji as garnish. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients wine-steamed pears are Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest High point of view.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pear, sauce and vanilla ice cream served on pottery platter. Sauce boat. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients dessert are Durondeau pear, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. Yellowish light effect in background.

Pouring extra verge olive oil on fried European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) dish. Fried tentacles and cutted mantle pieces. Ground black pepper and salt. Pottery plate on bluish surface. Fork and knife. Kitchen towel. High point of view.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pears, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Dried goji as garnish. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients wine-steamed pears are Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest High point of view.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) on pewter plate. Decorative surface. Shallow depth of filed.

Served piece of cheesecake on dessert plate. Cake server. Garnished cheesecake on glass cake tray. Ingredients baked bottom of pie are butter, flour, sugar and cocoa powder. Cake ingredients are cottage cheese, sour cream, cane sugar, cream, gelatin, vanilla sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and yellow food coloring. Garnishing consisting of lemon zest, almond powder, chocolate Easter eggs, freeze-dried sour cherry pieces and mint leaves. Cheesecloth on white wood planks. High point of view. Light effect.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pear with sauce served on pottery platter. Sauce boat. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients dessert are Durondeau pear, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. High point of view.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pear, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients dessert are Durondeau pear, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. High point of view.

Foamy and light French scrambled eggs. Sous vide and whipping syphon technique. Lollo Rosso lettuce garnish. Served in glass. Decorative background.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris). Food preparation. Cooking tentacles and cutted mantle pieces in pan with fat. Chopped garlic and chopped chili. Bluish color. High point of view.

Mise en place with wine-steamed Durondeau pears dessert. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients are four Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. Decorative surface. Purplish light effect.

Stainless steel funnel with sieve insert. Out of focus foreground. Decorative background.

Peeled wine-steamed Durondeau pear served on pottery platter. Decorative background. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients are Durondeau pear, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. High point of view.

Served piece of Easter egg cheesecake on dessert plate. Pie fork. Garnished cheesecake on glass cake tray. Ingredients baked bottom of pie are butter, flour, sugar and cocoa powder. Cake ingredients are cottage cheese, sour cream, cane sugar, cream, gelatin, vanilla sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and yellow food coloring. Garnishing consisting of lemon zest, almond powder, chocolate Easter eggs, freeze-dried sour cherry pieces and mint leaves. Cake server. Cheesecloth. Light effect. High point of view.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) dish. Fried tentacles and cutted mantle pieces. Pottery plate on bluish surface. Shallow depth of field.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pear, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients dessert are Durondeau pear, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. Yellowish light effect in background.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) dish. Fried tentacles and cutted mantle pieces. Pottery plate on bluish surface. High point of view.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) dish. Fried tentacles and cutted mantle pieces. Pottery plate on bluish surface. Shallow depth of field.

Pouring extra verge olive oil on fried European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) dish. Fried tentacles and cutted mantle pieces. Ground black pepper and salt. Pottery plate on bluish surface. High point of view.

Pouring extra verge olive oil on fried European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) dish. Fried tentacles and cutted mantle pieces. Ground black pepper and salt. Pottery plate on bluish surface. High point of view.

Garnished cheesecake on glass cake tray. Ingredients pie are butter, flour, sugar and cocoa powder for baked bottom. Cake ingredients are cottage cheese, sour cream, cane sugar, cream, gelatin, vanilla sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and yellow food coloring. Garnishing consisting of lemon zest, almond powder, chocolate Easter eggs, freeze-dried sour cherry and mint leaves. Cheesecloth surface. Decorative background.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) on pewter plate. Decorative surface. Yellowish light effect in the background.

Stainless steel funnel with sieve insert. Hand holding sieve. Decorative background.

December 26, 2018 - The carpet pattern was designed specifically to aide the faithful to easily line up for prayers. A visit to the King Abdullah I Mosque located at Suleiman Al Nabulsi Street in Amman, Jordan. Please note that women are required to cover their hair – headscarves are available together with abayas (black full-length dress) to cover bare arms, legs or jeans. A shoes must be removed before entering the prayer hall which is large enough to hold 3,000 people.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pears served on pottery platter. Decorative background. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients are Durondeau pear, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. High point of view. Yellowish light effect in background.

Stainless steel funnel with sieve insert. Out of focus background. Hand holding sieve.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pears, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Dried goji as garnish. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients wine-steamed pears are Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest High point of view.

December 26, 2018 - The carpet pattern was designed specifically to aide the faithful to easily line up for prayers. A visit to the King Abdullah I Mosque located at Suleiman Al Nabulsi Street in Amman, Jordan. Please note that women are required to cover their hair – headscarves are available together with abayas (black full-length dress) to cover bare arms, legs or jeans. A shoes must be removed before entering the prayer hall which is large enough to hold 3,000 people.

Hand holding cuttlebone. Cleaning European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) on yellowish kitchen board. Kitchen knife, mantle, suckers, arms and fins slightly out of focus.

Pouring extra verge olive oil on fried European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) dish. Fried tentacles and cutted mantle pieces. Ground black pepper and salt. Pottery plate on bluish surface. Fork and knife. Kitchen towel. High point of view.

December 26, 2018 - The carpet pattern was designed specifically to aide the faithful to easily line up for prayers. A visit to the King Abdullah I Mosque located at Suleiman Al Nabulsi Street in Amman, Jordan. Please note that women are required to cover their hair – headscarves are available together with abayas (black full-length dress) to cover bare arms, legs or jeans. A shoes must be removed before entering the prayer hall which is large enough to hold 3,000 people.

Out of focus served piece of cheesecake in foreground. Garnished cheesecake on glass cake tray with cake server. Ingredients baked bottom of pie are butter, flour, sugar and cocoa powder. Cake ingredients are cottage cheese, sour cream, cane sugar, cream, gelatin, vanilla sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and yellow food coloring. Garnishing consisting of lemon zest, almond powder, chocolate Easter eggs, freeze-dried sour cherry pieces and mint leaves. Plate of almond powder. Cheesecloth on decorative surface. High point of view. Light effect.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) on yellowish kitchen board.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pears, sauce, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream served on pottery platter. Dried goji as garnish. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients wine-steamed pears are Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest High point of view.

Mise en place with wine-steamed Durondeau pears dessert. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients are four Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. Decorative surface. Purplish light effect.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) on pewter plate. Decorative surface. Yellowish light effect in the background.

Wine-steamed Durondeau pear with sauce served on pottery platter. Sauce boat. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients dessert are Durondeau pear, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. High point of view.

European squid or common squid (Loligo vulgaris) on yellowish kitchen board.

Stainless steel funnel with sieve insert. Out of focus foreground. Decorative background.

Pressure cooker with four Durondeau pears in steaming tray. Wine-steamed Durondeau pears dessert preparation step. Spiced wine at the bottom of the pan. Pressure cooker recipe. Ingredients are four Durondeau pears, granulated sugar, cream sherry, white wine, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger and grated orange zest. Decorative surface.