How to Create a Carved Goose Egg

Clean the egg thoroughly by running it under a water faucet. Use cool water to wash the egg, then pat it dry with a soft towel.

Remove the contents of the egg by piercing the shell with an electric drill. Use a 1/4- to 3/8-inch diamond-tipped drill bit, and work slowly and methodically to avoid damaging the egg. Drill a small hole in the large end of the egg, then use a needle to prick through the egg white and yolk sac.

Hold a bowl under the pierced egg to catch the contents as they come out. You can use that goose egg to create omelets and other breakfast items.

Rinse the inside of the egg carefully using cold water. It can take quite some time for the egg to dry completely, sometimes up to a week in humid weather. Do not proceed until the emptied goose egg is completely dry.

Mix 50 percent Elmer's Glue and 50 percent water. Stir the mixture until it is smooth, then use it to coat the inside of the egg. The eggshell is quite thin, and this coating will help protect it and keep it from cracking.

Place the egg in a cup or other container to hold it in place. Use a template to create the design you want on the goose egg. If you wish, you can also draw the design freehand. Use a light pressure as you work to avoid damaging the delicate eggshell.

Use a diamond-tipped carving bit and a rotary tool to trace the design drawn on the egg. Use as little pressure as possible when tracing the design. Remove the areas you cut out of the egg carefully and set them aside. Pull the shell toward you when removing cut areas. This helps prevent the shell from cracking.

Paint the carved egg using a delicate brush. Use an acrylic paint to create the appearance you want. Allow the paint to dry completely, then apply a coat of Krylon clear acrylic sealant to strengthen the egg and protect the design.