Talking with us about his collection, Tam said that when he retired he opened an English class at his house. With a desire to help his students learn better, he made a set of visual teaching aids, reproducing characters, animals and objects in English books from paper, wood and soap boxes. However, these objects were not beautiful and durable so Tam continued spending a lot of time and effort to look for suitable materials.
Tam, a teacher, uses his collection made from egg shells as teaching aids during English lessons.
Teacher Tam with his collection of icon for the 27th SEA Games.
His collection describes the “Dam cuoi chuot” (the wedding ceremony of mice).
Recalling his childhood when he made a present for a classmate, Tam tried to use egg shells to make some objects. After several failures, he successfully made a Santa Clause which fascinated his students and triggered them to study hard. Since then, Tam has created many others which are very familiar to daily life and bring about high effectiveness in teaching.
To create beautiful art works, Tam said that one of the most important steps is to select suitable egg shells which are then exposed to the sun before being adhered together into initial shapes. Lastly, he uses other materials to decorate the products, making them look like the samples. For quail egg shells, Tam bleaches them using natural acid from lemon that does not affect people’s health.
To create beautiful art works, Tam said that one of the most important steps is to select suitable egg shells which are then exposed to the sun before being adhered together into initial shapes. Lastly, he uses other materials to decorate the products, making them look like the samples. For quail egg shells, Tam bleaches them using natural acid from lemon that does not affect people’s health.
Egg shells are skillfully cut and carved.
Grafting two egg shells to create the shape of an art work.
Decorating the art pieces.
King of comic films, Charlie Chaplin.
Thanks to his skillful hands, a series of characters in cartoons, famous football players and of scared animals of folk art were born. At present, Tam owns many collections of animals made from egg shells, such as cats and dragons. Recently, he completed a collection of the Sea Games 27 mascot and horses, the animal of this year.
In 2010, Tam was recognized as the man creating the most products from egg shells in Vietnam. Although he is about 60 years old, Tam is wholeheartedly devoted to making products from egg shells and he desires to bequeath his passion and technique of the art to children.
Liubei, Guangong and Zhangfei, three characters in San guo yan yi, a Chinese historical novel.
Famous singer Psy in Gangnam Style dance from South Korea.
Funny characters welcome UEFA Euro 2008.
Hello Kitty made from egg shells of ostrich.
King of comic films, Charlie Chaplin.
Renowed limbless evangelist Nick Vujicic.
Salta Clause made from egg shells.
Horse, animal designation of the year 2014.
Story: Do Van - Photos: Dang Kim Phuong, Nguyen Luan
