Eileen Tokita creates elegant and fun Faberge style eggs, cigar box purses, and bling items in Swarovski rhinestones. Eileen teaches in Honolulu & Seattle. Kits. components, finished items and custom work may be available. Contact Eileen at eileentokita@gmail.com or visit her website www.eileentokita.com. Thank you for visiting her channel and enjoy the videos.
Eileen you are a true artist! These are absolutely beautiful! I just bought a group of cigar boxes and you inspired me BUT mine will not be so elegant! 😁I hope to have a few completed on my next Friday Video. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work! ❤Gina
Thank you for this! My goal for 2024 is to start using the unused blown and sanitized eggs I inherited from my Grandma. And this gives me insight into how she made the beautiful works of art I grew up admiring.
The most important thing is to keep all of your marks precise. A little error builds into big errors. Also, the best way to excell, is to practice, practice, practice.
I am so glad that this video helped you. Most of my students don't mark their own eggs. It would take them too long. I tried to have the students mark their own eggs but it increased the hours in class by too much.
I keep rubber "O" rings on the posts of the blue egg marker to prevent the clips from slipping back up. So I put the egg in the marker, then slide the clips down, then slide the "O" rings down. They keep the egg tightly positioned in the marker. I also use one on the pencil assembly to keep that from moving so much.
Hi Linda, Yes, the purses are for sale. They retail for $325.00 but I can give you a better deal if you would like to buy one. My email is eileentokita@gmail.com.
Your message showed up just as I was feeling a bit disappointed about my classes. i just moved to Phoenix, Arizona because I have a new grandson. So I have to start all over and find new students. I had a great following in Honolulu, but I live in a 55+ community where the seniors are trying to get rid of things rather than acquire new things. So thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I will keep trying in the face of negativity. The good Lord sent your message to me just at the right time. Thank you so much!
@Eileen Tokita - What are the eggs made from? Where can I get those? I want to make a surprise egg for both of my sisters for this Christmas (it's March now, so I figure I have time)
The eggs are real, genuine eggs from the birds. I use duck, goose, banty, quail, rhea, emu and ostrich eggs. They arrive already blwn out and disinfected. You can order eggs from www.thegoldeneggofidaho.com.
Thank you for your kind words. I have been making them for over 10 years. They were exclusively sold at the Halekulani Hotel Boutique. I just recently moved to Arizona and will be looking for places to sell these. Where do you live?
Hello, the Blue Egg Marker looks like a great way to divide the eggs effortlessly. I do the pysanky eggs and the design greatly depends on accurate egg division.
As a fan of Fabergé Eggs I too want to try making the Mosaic Egg, like the one you show at 0:47, in order to put identical images of the flowers on both sides of the egg, how do you mark an egg so the image will be precise on both sides including right in the middle of each side (from top to bottom), I'll be using bits from Diamond Painting to create the Mosaic Effect.
This egg was created withouut the use of any bits or cutting. The work is dividing the egg into 5 ovals. The designs are created by using Swarovski crystals. I used a graph like a needlepoint design so instead of stitches the flowers are made by placing the stones one by one according to the needlepoint design. This is one of my most precious eggs. If I ever had a fire in my house, this is the egg that I would take with me.
@@EileenTokita LOL thanks alot, I will use a Moonstone as that's what it is listed as being, I'll use diamond painted bits but, otherwise if I can find precious stones cheap enough I'll use those.
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. I wish that you lived closer to me. I love teaching and sharing my passion for egg decorating. Been teaching egg classes since 1975.
@@X.r.n.k.X Yes, do sell them. The black jewel box is $300.00. You can also check out my website www.eileentokita@gmail.com. Also have 26 clips on You Tube.
Wow!! This is a fantastic video on doing eggs. I inherited my late Mom's collection including lots of unused egg shells. Been wanting to try doing them but knew nothing of Mom's methods. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
You can glue a thin strip of white paper to substitute for the missing egg shell. then use white glue over the area. If there is a large hole missing out of the egg, you should just start over. Learn from your mistakes. Remember not to force the tool, let the tool do the work.
I have a few step by step tutorials. There is an hour long video on How to Make a Black Rhea egg Jewel Box. There is another one on How to make a duck egg jewel box that is completely covered with bugle beads. Another egg on Marking Eggs. And another one on How to create lattice designs on the eggs. I was going to have a Zoom class on he duck egg jewel box but I didn't get any responses. That's partly why I haven't done any new ones lately. I am also very busy preparing to move.
Do you have step by step dvd tutorials. I love the different types and want to learn as much as I can. I am a visual learner. I like the sand blasting idea and the many open pedals one
Maureen, glad that you are enjoying the videos. I have been busy teaching classes. Also preparing for the move to Phoenix, Arisona. I have a little bundle of joy who lives there.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I recently moved from Hawaii to Arizona to be closer to my Son and Grandson. I plan to get back to work soon with more videos coming once I am settled. The move was overwhelming and exhausting, especially at my age. Ughh! Glad that's over. Thanks for your support, hope to hear from you again!
I still teach but I haven't had classes since March. I have kits listed on a pinterest board called Egg kits for Sale. If you give me your email, I can send you photos of more kits.
@@ojadiamond9248 I have an egg marker, egg holders, scissors, rulers, exacto knife, tweezers, paint brushes, sponge brushes, Dremel tool, aero tool for lattice cutting. Is that what you meant by the word utensils? Also have an egg lathe...it holds the egg horizontally.
@@EileenTokita omg I meant stencils for decorations since I'm not an artist at all and thanks for the utensils too I will check my tools against your list to ensure I have all the necessary things to make beautiful eggs.
@@ojadiamond9248 Karyn, I don't use stencils. I use the blue egg marker to divide the egg into sections, then I just draw the design by hand. I'm not an artist either, but I try my best to draw my vision for the different eggs.
Спасибо большое за Видио. У меня крышечка не держаться, а почему не знаю ? Она перевешивает или вперёд или назад падает. Почему? Что я не правильно делаю?
The stylus is part of the egg marker. When you order a marker, you get the stylus. I have one for sale. The regular price is $80. I am selling one for $50.00.
@@EileenTokita Hi, thanks for replying back. I have just now started to do eggs.(I love it !). I have watched your videos more than anything else. So informative. I would like to buy several hanks from you. But, I wont have access to a computer until Monday. Would you like to call me ? My number is 706-273-6756-.My name is Lois Crowe, I live in Jasper, Ga. Hope to hear from you soon. I would like to know what else you sell. Thanks, Lois
