These Easter eggs are several years old but still worthy of reflection.

15" tall, hand cast tinted sugar, sugar pansies, royal icing details and a  hand painted chocolate hen make an amazing centerpiece.

I used to sell these eggs for $150 a piece.  They required so much time and arm strength!

Equipment:

1. It took at least a year just to figure out how to cut out the window.  I ended up using a tool called The Roto-Zip.  It' s a drill bit that allows cutting at certain depths and any shape.
2. I used a grapefruit spoon to scrape soft sugar out of the back until I could see light.
3. A paring knife worked well to smooth off the rough edges.
4. A butcher knife cut the bottom quickly and evenly.
5. A professional half egg mold for chocolate making.
6. Tin hen mold.
7. Parchment, round tip, royal icing, gum paste, white chocolate melting coins, 8 pounds C&H sugar and sheet cake size pans.
8. Patience.  It takes time to allow each and every part to dry completely.