#egg membrane

[anitavandoorn]

A boat, bereft and broken, also from my master exam work. 

Materials: egg membrane, hair.

Photography by Anna Classon

[anitavandoorn]

Something from my master exam work at Konstfack, a small box containing smooth space in a striated exterior. Yes it is...dare I say it, a little Deleuzian.

Materials are steel, silver plated brass, eggshell with membrane attached.

Photography by Anna Classon

[anitavandoorn]

Jewellery from my recently completed master exam project at Konstfack.

Model: Rebecca Deans

Photographer: Anita van Doorn

[reclaimedbynature]

"Angel Feathers" (egg membrane). 

The egg is one of my favorite magical items. It is used whole in many spells, and the shells of the egg are ground into cascarilla powder, which I frequently use a lot of for its protective energy.

But the egg wouldn't stand a chance without the tough, protective inner membrane. Since I hate the word "membrane" passionately, and because of their soft, feather-like appearance, I started calling these delicate little beauties "Angel Feathers" and now use them in my protective spells and charms.

A couple of great uses for "Angel Feathers":

+ Add to a protective mojo bag and placing it beneath your children's beds (or yours, for that matter!)

+ Create a charm bag or bottle charm to hang from your rear-view mirror for traveling safety

+ Scatter around your windows and doors or place beneath a doormat thus giving your home it's own protective "membrane"

+ Can be dissolved in potions

+ Place in child's backpack for safety before, during and after school

Comes in a hinged, flip-top bottle weighing 5 oz total. The "feathers" themselves weigh nothing according to my scale, so please note that 5oz includes the weight of the bottle. Bottle is approx 3" tall by 2" wide at the base. 

Keep out of hot or moist areas.  Sold as a curio only.

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[hqcreations]

Using Egg Membrane as Bandage!

I don’t actually have a cut, but I’ve always wanted to test how an egg membrane bandage would perform. Not saying you should crack open an egg for every cut, but in an emergency situation, especially in the wild, finding an egg means food and medical aid.

The membrane is supposedly sterile, can relieve pain and promote infection-free healing. The hardest part of this technique is removing the membrane as whole and intact as possible. Do not let the membrane fold over on itself; you’ll have a helluva time spreading open the membrane and will most likely tear it.

Once wrapped around my finger, the membrane dried very quickly and became whiter as it dried. I was surprised to find that it formed a pretty tight grip around my finger, which I guess is a desirable property when you need to stop the bleeding. HOWEVER, the membrane is also very delicate, which gets me concerned about its real life practicality. I flexed my finger just a little, and the whole thing crackled and snapped.

Please note, this egg membrane technique is applicable for unique situations ; it is not only NOT economical in most cases, but should not replace medical advice or solutions from a professional.