Coloring Easter eggs with silk ties - cross post
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Predicting egg color
Comments (14)Here is some info derived from the Sellers genetic pages.The Sellers have done extensive shell color stidies as chemists and hobbyist poultry breeders. Their work haS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY POULTRY GENETICISTS INCLUDING dR. rON OKIMOTO. I have participated in several poultry henetic forums. Shell color is the result of 2 genes, blue & brown. ( actually there are many more genes & modifiers involved)A white shell is due to the ABSENCE of blue or brown color. probably some modifiers here to as there are different sghades of white)the symbol for white shell is (o). brown pigment is ooporphryn which is deposited primarily on the outside of the eggshell, it is a chemical compound resulting from hemoglobin metabolism. Much of the brown pigment can be removed by rubbing or washing. The shell is white inside and out. Blue eggshell pigment is ocyanin and a byproduct of bile formation and is thru out the shell, blue on the outside and inside of the shell. The effect of the gene(s) for blue are dominant over white. The effect of the brown gene(s) are also dominant over white.When genes for blue and brown are combined the shell will appear some shade of green.In which the inside of the shell will be a shade of blue, as is tyhe total shell when the brown is rubbed from the outside. There is more, if anyone is seriously interested I will try to help with more data. Both animals will pass their genes, you cannot get white ggs from crossing a blue egger to a brown egger. Most people who think the have Araucanas actually have easter eggers which are a mongrel chicken carrying genes for the blue shell coolor....See Morefinally ~~My Easter Table
Comments (6)Than you everyone. As I said I admired a blue and white Easter table on Pinterest. I hope the person who did that table doesn't mind that I borrowed her idea. Jane the crosses are on the table. If you look behind the blue wine glass you can see one peaking out. Jeanne the white branch I used came from AC Moore. It's supposed to light up but it quit after one use I should have taken it back but didn't have the sales slip and it was quite awhile before I got over there again. It is the perfect size for the vase and the eggs looked good on it. Thank you Creek and Punk you guys are good for one's ego! Karen I'm happy we are helping to come away from the "dark days" for a little while. I do like dark colors but I must confess that I favor pastels. We had a good Easter both of my new grand daughters were here.They are so beautiful I am blessed. Nana...See MoreA purple and yellow sunny bunny Easter table!!
Comments (8)Very cute idea on making the bunny napkins, they are darling. Love the glasses, and your lavender tablecloth really sets off the yellow nicely. I've not seen a moss bunny like that, you created a cute centerpiece with him and the tulip candle holder. I love it that you are finding these cute easter plates. Everytime you post something, it makes me want to go "treasure shopping"! LOL Luvs...See MoreEaster Egg Ideas
Comments (6)I made a little bit of progress on the eggs this past weekend. So far, I'm planning to make a family of grass hair critters, a batch of glitter eggs, and a batch of fancy dark green and gold eggs (for my formal living room). Any other ideas? I have no problem sharing my attempts (lol). I had a problem with my green paint, so need to revisit that, if I want a green critter. Really wanted to do a frog or lizard as part of that grouping. Also, played around with different types of paint. The topless purple one was done with water colors ,,, irl, it's really pretty w/ some nice pastel marbling. The dark green ones are spray paint (and are as a result of not getting a good green critter egg). In the top hole I glued in little hangers (some simple, some fancy), but I haven't decided yet, how I'm going to plug the bottom holes yet. How do you cover that hole? adell - how do you cut off the top of your eggs? I just chipped away at the top for a jagged look (sort of like the ceramic egg), but a smooth cut would look nice too. I haven't figured out the base yet, so he just sits in the little pill cup for now. I will probably add arms and work on his face a bit more (right now it's just penciled on). I have to get going on his friends, so hopefully, they'll all have hair (or at least peach fuzz) by Easter. Fingers crossed that the grass seed germinates. :) kay - Batik is definitely outside my skill level, but those eggs are really cool (lots of talented people out there). Blowing eggs is REALLY easy! I use a sharp finishing nail and hammer, while holding the egg in my hand. I make a hole in each end, and then chip (with the nail) the bottom hole a bit bigger. The finishing nail is long enough that it breaks the yolk. Then blow out the egg through the larger hole. I then wash and run water through the egg and blow out the excess water. I set the egg in the carton on a little piece of paper towel (that will draw out any remaining water). The key is holding the egg in my hand, so it has some "give". If that doesn't work for you, try setting the egg on a piece of memory foam (or something with some cushion). If you drive the nail or needle into the egg while it is resting on a hard surface, you're more likely to crack the egg. Give it a try and let us know how it goes!!...See MoreRory (Zone 6b)
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