a b Ebert, D.A., Smith, W.D., and Cailliet, G.M. (2008). "Reproductive biology of two commercially exploited skates, Raja binoculata and R. rhina, in the western Gulf of Alaska". Fisheries Research, 94:48-57. doi: 10.1016/j.fishres.2008.06.016 a b c d e f g h Compagno, Leonard (2002). "Sharks of the World". FAO Species Catalogue for Fishery Purposes. 2: 31–50.

Make your little mermaids happy as a clam this Easter. Stuff their Easter basket full of of all things finned. Ideas include dolls, coloring books, shelled eye masks and of course fish scale Easter eggs. Yup, I’m talking DIY mermaid eggs. Let’s do this. The size of egg cases vary; those of the small-spotted catshark or lesser spotted dogfish, Scyliorhinus canicula, are around 5 centimetres (2in) long, while those of the greater spotted dogfish, S. stellaris, are around 10 centimetres (4in). That excludes the four long tendrils found in each corner, which assist in anchorage. Egg cases from rays vary in that they have points rather than tendrils. The colours and shapes of egg cases also vary greatly from species to species.Egg cases are made of collagen protein strands, [4] and are often described as feeling rough and leathery. [5] Some egg cases have a fibrous material covering the outside of the egg case, thought to aid in attachment to substrate. [1] [6] Egg cases without a fibrous outer layer can be striated, bumpy, or smooth and glossy. [1] [6] With the exception of bullhead shark eggs, egg cases are typically rectangular in shape with projections, called horns, at each corner. [1] [6] Depending on the species, egg cases may have one or more tendrils. [5] Development [ edit ] Oviparous sharks are known to regularly produce unfertilized eggs when kept in captivity without males. [7] Bullhead sharks [ edit ] Stuff fishnet pantyhose with eggs. Use a pipe cleaner or zip ties in-between each egg to pull the tights taunt. The fishnets will act as a resist or reverse stencil when you paint the eggs. This time, we’ve also made a video, so watch it to see the full process of making a fantasy clay egg. Materials for Making Mermaid Eggs Mermaids are my thing! I love everything about them and sometimes want to be a mermaid. With Easter around the corner and my fascination with Mermaids I decided to combine the 2 together and create some DIY Mermaid Easter eggs. It was actually more simple than I thought it would be with just a few supplies.

Raja binoculata (Big Skate, Big Skate)". Zipcodezoo.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2008.Take the eggs outside and give them several light coats with spray paint. If you watch the video version you can also see how to get this same effect with craft paint and a sponge brush. No matter how much cute dollar store mermaid stuff you manage to muster, nothing will set you basket apart like some DIY Easter eggs that look like the scales of a mermaid tail. You can do this fun technique on real of fake eggs. Over on HGTV I’m sharing 10 Adorable Themed Easter Baskets for Kids including this mermaid themed Easter basket. It’s not hard to find an endless supply of mermaid themed toys and goodies to stuff this basket with. Did I mention this would also make a great year round gift basket for kids?

a b c d e f g h i Treloar, M.A.; Laurenson, L.J.B.; Stevens, J.D. (2006). "Description of Rajid egg cases from southeastern Australian waters". Zootaxa. Themed Easter Baskets That Aren’t Filled With Candy– Why not fill those Easter baskets with everything a kid needs for some summer fun. How to Make Shell Tiaras for Mini Mermaids– If you are going to all the trouble to stuff a basket for all the little merpeople in your life you might as well throw in a DIY shell crown too.Easter Baskets For Craft Loving Beach Bums– Is it an Easter basket or is it a gift basket? Depends on whether or not you add Easter eggs. air-dry clay (my favourite air-dry clay is La Doll Premier; but Crayola Air Dry clay is an economical alternative for crafts with kids; make sure NOT to buy Crayola Model Magic which has very interesting sculpting properties, but wouldn’t work for this project)

The bamboo sharks (Hemiscylliidae) and the zebra shark (Stegostomatidae) lay eggs on the bottom, while the other carpet sharks give live birth. The egg cases are oval and covered with adhesive fibers that serve to secure them to the bottom. If your children have a fascination with mermaids, they might just like making this mermaid egg craft! Made of shells and beach glass, this craft is a good way to use up all the keepsakes from a seaside trip in a little fantasy-inspired creation. Allow the paint to dry completely and cut away pantyhose. Throw fishnet scraps aways and stuff these adorable mermaid Easter eggs full of fun little toys and candy. Whatever your little sea bound Easter bunny likes! Evans, David H. (June 1981). "The egg case of the oviparous elasmobranch, Raja Erinacea, does osmoregulate" (PDF). Journal of Experimental Biology. 92. After the hard-boiled eggs have cooled spray purple or pink color mist completely covering each egg and let dry.You can buy coloured air-dry clay or you can get a big tub of white/natural clay and stain it with watercolours or food colouring. That’s what we did. For a more even finish, mix a few drops of paint into the clay before starting to sculpt. On the picture above you can see how the clay looked before and after staining. However, you can also sculpt with whatever colour you’ve got and paint the surface once the clay is dry. Step 2: Make the Base Remember you could easily make these using real eggs and edible color mist for cake, but this are the supplies for using fake eggs.