The Very Many Uses for Eggshells
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What You Can Do With The Shell After You Use The Egg
I recycle, reuse and repurpose as much as I can to prevent things from going into the landfills. I do this for economic reasons also. There are many ways egg shells can be utilized. Some are more suited for industrial uses and others can be done by anyone at home. Egg shells can be made into food supplements for people and animals. Art projects galore include egg shells as an ingredient . From mosaics, paints, paper mache, dying, carving and decoupage eggshells have been used by many artisans and craft people for many years. This lens is trying to introduce you to ways you might never have thought of before.
Uses Of Egg Shells
Egg shells can be used in art, nutrition, building material and many other things.
Eggshells are composed of around 95% calcium carbonate, a mineral that is very important for industry, nutrition and agriculture. There are many studies trying to find new ways to utilize this resource. With their natural absorbent properties, they are being looked at for treating cadmium in waste water.
Powdered egg shells are used in animal feed and pet food, there are nutritional supplements that are composed of this mineral. Historically the shell of an egg has been used by some artists in the recipe for white pigment. Some young students have experimented with eggshells instead of sand in building hollow blocks, which has been used by individual builders in some areas. Some Caribbean islands are losing their protective beaches. Individuals are illegally taking large amount of sand to make cement for building hotels for the tourist industry. Using eggshells in place of the sand might be another option.
Artistic use of eggshells are many. Mosaics, carving, painting, decoupage and washi eggs to name a few. Crafters can make snow globes, use in terrariums, make miniature igloos, snow people and of course eggshell chalk. They can be used in home decor and as holiday ornaments
Some gardeners believe crushed up eggshells as a form of pesticide to kill slugs. They believe the shells act as abrasives and the jagged edges cut the slugs and they die. This is not considered generally effective so many people use diatomaceous earth (DE) for this problem. The DE for this purpose can be bought in a garden supply store and it is also used to kill roaches, bedbugs and other pests. Pool grade DE should not be used for this purpose and of course read the label.
Instead of lime for your plants you can use powdered eggshells for its calcium content as an inexpensive fertilizer and fungicide.
Eggshells can be put into a compost bin also but needs to be crushed or powdered in order to break down easier.
There are some people with egg allergies. It usually starts when they are infants and most outgrow it. Others do not and will have the allergy at different levels of severity lifelong.The allergy is mostly a protein allergy and is usually the whites and sometimes the yolk. Some manufacturers of eggshell supplements say there is little danger because the protein is not in a properly treated shell. But of course you can get your calcium from other sources. But if you are doing non edible things still be aware of the dangers.
Safety in Using Egg Shells
Caution With Salmonella and Dust
Soaking the shells in soap and hot water is one way but thorough cooking is known to kill the bacteria . When we handle raw chicken we are told to wash utensils and the cutting board with soap and hot water. The same precaution should be taken with raw eggs. It is suggested that a small amount of bleach be added to hot water and soak the shells in that, then let them air dry. One amount mentioned was approximately one tsp to a quart of hot water then rinse and let dry. Others say they always boil the egg shells. If the whole egg is totally boiled then than that takes care of the problem but if you separate and cook the eggs without cooking the shell you need to deal with the shell if you are going to use it. And of course good hand washing technique should always be used.
If you are carving eggshells it is prudent to wear a particulate mask or respirator and use some type of exhaust fan. Particulates can be breathed in and irritate the lungs. People can also have an allergic reaction to the dust. Particulates in large amounts can cause lung damage. This does not only apply to eggshells it applies to chalk dust, talcum, wood dust, spackle. etc. I go crazy when I see the home shows on television and watch them working without masks. Always wash the dust off you, your clothes and the work area.
Depending on what paints you use,also, if it has fumes wear a mask and either work outdoors or by an open window for circulation.
Information About Salmonella in Eggs
- How Does Salmonella Get Inside Eggs?
- Although the average egg looks innocent enough, it can harbor dangerous foodborne bacteria called Salmonella. It's these bacteria that led to the ongoing nationwide recall of Wright Country Eggs. But how do the bacteria get in there?
- Salmonella enteritidis
- Egg-associated salmonellosis is an important public health problem in the United States and several European countries
Egg Shell Ornaments
- How to Make Glass and Egg Shell Christmas Tree Ornaments
- With some creative thinking and bits of this and that around the home, you can make decorative and memorable Christmas tree ornaments.
- Beautiful Homemade Christmas Ornaments from Eggshells
- Christmas ornaments out of eggshells because there is something whimsical and magical in the shape of a natural egg.
- Make Eggshell Ornaments
- Make inexpensive eggshell ornaments.
- Using Nature's Gift Wrap: The Eggshell
- Mimic one of natures miracles by giving jewelry, money, a small gift or an engagement ring inside a pretty eggshell that must be cracked open by the recipient. The broken eggshell may be kept as a memento of the occasion.
- How to Make Snow Globes
- link about snow globes.
- Eggshell Mosaic Shamrock Pin
- St. Patrick's day pin
Blogs on Eggshells
- Camouflage using paint tricks
- Use a flat finish on the walls and an eggshell finish on the trim (baseboards and ledge). Because your ledge is in the basement where the ceilings are lower than the rest of your home, I would suggest painting everything - yes, every last bit of wall, ...
- Expert: Alleged victim's skull in fake Rockefeller case shattered like eggshell
- ALHAMBRA - The skull of John Sohus cracked like an eggshell after being struck at least three times with an object like a baseball bat, an expert testified Wednesday. San Bernardino County Chief Medical Examiner Frank Sheridan, a forensic pathologist ...
- Valentine’s Day 2012: Meet the couple who prove love really can conquer all
- HAPPY FAMILY: Jimmy Gittins with his wife Lucy and children Annie and Jed at their home in Sandal, near Wakefield. When Jimmy Gittins was paralysed he thought his life was over. In the first of a week of stories to celebrate Valentine's Day, ...
- Racial issues inflamed
- As MLA Adam Giles says: "We are always walking on eggshells." So, it's disappointing, to say the least, that racial harmony has been disrupted by two incidents in the past week. First, a southern film crew was attacked by two incensed Aboriginal women.
Video on Dying Easter Eggs with Vegetable Dyes
Eggshelland
Books on Decorating Eggs
Amazon Eggshell Products
Protective Masks
Taken through a window, called A Delicate Touch
Eggshell Research
Many new ways are being found to utilize eggshells
- Eggshells in Making a Hollow Block
- The Effectiveness of using egg shells as an alternative in making a hollow block instead of sand as researched by students of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.
- Eggshells Recycled in Making Alternative Fuel
- Ohio State University Engineers found a way to use eggshells to soak up carbon dioxide from a reaction that produces hydrogen fuel.
- Using crushed eggshells in pigments
- Studying different types of crushed eggshells in making pigments for ceramics.
- Mexican students remove lead from water using eggshell
- A Mexican student team has developed a novel approach to adsorb lead in industrial wastewater by utilizing eggshells, a locally abundant bio-organic waste material.
- Resorption Kinetics of Eggshell: An In Vivo Study
- From abstract of Journal of Cranofacial Surgery : Eggshell has been recently introduced as a bone substitute candidate in reconstructive surgery. The aim of this experimental study study was to determine its degradation rate in both a skeletal and extraskeletal site.
- Using eggshell waste in red wall tiles
- This work investigates the incorporation of eggshell waste as a raw material into a wall tile body, replacing natural carbonate material by up to 15 wt%
Carved Eggshell
Egg Art
Ukrainian Egg Decorator
Poll On Egg Shell Crafts
Books on Egg Shell Art
Eggshells in Arts and Crafts
Get Crafty With Eggshells
- Eggs in papier mache sculpture
- using egg shells in papier mache sculpture. Also the use as a filler.
- How to make an eggshell mosaic
- Crafty project in making an eggshell mosaic.
- Eggshell candles
- How to make eggshell candles
- Washi Eggs
- How to make empty eggshell covered with Japanese washi paper.
- making eggshell jewelry
- directions on making jewelry out of eggshells
- Eggshell vase
- Dye eggshell with coffee ground and decorate with clip art.
- There's Nothing Hardboiled About This Eggshell Art
- Works by egg sculpture Ron Cheruka.
- Recycled Eggshell Stationary
- Stationary set by Nicolas Cheng
- Simple Recipes for Natural Egg Dyes
- the dying ingredients can be composted as soon as the activity is done and of course, the eggs enjoyed as a healthy snack later. The colored egg shells can also be composted without any worry about putting synthetic dyes or other chemical materials into your compost pile. (from website)
- Amazing DIY speakers made of eggshells
- Each shell contains a Hi-Vi B1S driver.
- WATERMELONS & EGGSHELLS
- carved eggshells and carved watermelons
- Beautiful Homemade Christmas Ornaments from Eggshells
- Easy, inexpensive, elegant, and durable
- Recipes For White Ink
- Making white ink with crushed eggshells.
Eggshells Used in the Garden
Help Your garden grow with eggshells
- Mini eggshell garden
- Grow plants in eggshells
- Eggshells in your worm compost Bin
- You can put crushed eggshells in your red worm composting Bin
- Egg Shell Water
- Is egg shell water good for your plants.
- WiKi How:How to Fertilize Soil With Eggshells
- Using Eggshells as Fertilizers
- EggShell Calcium Amenment for Birds
- Help your inside or the outside birds with calcium from this amendment to bird seeds.
- The Hand That Stirs The Compost
- Innovative composter uses eggshells, citrus rind, people and pet hair in his bin with good results.
Poll on Eggshells and Your Garden
Eggshells Used in Cooking
- Last Minute Easter eggs
- Baking cake inside an eggshell, leaving the cake egg shaped for easter.
- Vanilla custard served in eggshells
- Serve custard in previously boiled eggshells.
- Boiled coffee with eggshells
- This used to be more popular than it is now, especially with percolators and camp fire coffee or cowboy coffee.
- Basic Chicken Stock
- Eggshells are used to clarify stock or soup.
- Swedish Egg Coffee
- A traditional recipe of coffee made with egg and eggshells.
- How to make Konnyaku
- Konnyaku is made from Konnyaku potatoes and calcium hydroxide extracted from egg shells.
Other Uses of Eggshells
- Using Eggshells To Build Walls In Japan
- In Japan, there's a product called "Shell Walls" which allows walls to be plastered with a paste made out of waste eggshells.
- Self-Treatment of Full-Thickness Traumatic Lip Laceration with Chicken Egg Shell Membrane
- Using eggshell membrane to fix wound on lip.
- Tips to keep your lawn beautiful
- Eggshell lime
- Bath and Body Recipes
- Baby Powder Recipe using crushed eggshells
- Turning Egg Shells Into a Valuable Commodity
- Ms Nanyunja studied about egg shells and discovered that processed egg shells can be used as a calcium supplement to improve health and consequently, the monetary value of poultry farming
What Do You Think About Using Egg Shells?
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snape21 Nov 27, 2011 @ 3:15 pm | delete
- I never knew there were so many uses for egg shells, also i didnt know you could use them in your compost heap. Impressive stuff.....Thumbs Up
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cffutah
Nov 25, 2011 @ 7:17 pm | delete
- I think its a great thing for crafts, really unique lens that explains so many different ways to use them, glad to give you a squidlike for it.
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victorianpassage
Nov 10, 2011 @ 11:09 am | delete
- Thanks for the "Safety in Using Egg Shells" and how to take care of them. I was thinking of making sidewalk chalk with them but wanted it to be "safe" so your tips have helped me know what I have to do with my eggshells first. Great lens!
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fugeecat
Oct 29, 2011 @ 10:53 am | delete
- i always throw my eggshells on my compost pile.
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adamfrench
Sep 28, 2011 @ 8:05 am | delete
- Impressive lens, thumbs up
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