I just received my order from TheCraftPlace.com with one of every size styrofoam egg they make. To help others in figuring out just how big of egg they want to make, I'm going through and comparing all the nine sizes.
The sizes (as stated on their site) are from left to right:
- 9 1/2" x 6 1/4"
- 6 7/8" x 4 1/2"
- 5 7/8" x 3 7/8"
- 4 7/8" x 3 1/2"
- 3 13/16" x 2 13/16"
- 3 1/16" x 2 15/16"
- 2 1/2" x 1 7/8"
- 1 15/16" x 1 1/2"
- 1 1/8" x 7/8"
I've measured each egg first from the top and all the way around the egg, then just the height, and finally the "waist" by measuring the circumference at the widest part.
These different measurements should help you figure out how your egg compares in size to the ones made by others as well as how many tacks you will need.
First is the 1 1/8" x 7/8" egg. This one is optimally sized for making a keychain. It takes about 50-60 tacks.
Next is the 1 15/16" x 1 1/2" egg. I need to get a better count of the tacks needed for this one. Current estimate is about 150-170.
2 1/2" x 1 7/8" egg. Tack estimate needed.
3 1/16" x 2 15/16". Tack estimate needed.
3 13/16" x 2 13/16". Tack estimate needed.
4 7/8" x 3 1/2" egg. This egg takes an estimated 900 tacks.
5 7/8" x 3 7/8" egg. This one takes about 1,150-1,250 tacks.
6 7/8" x 4 1/2" egg. Tack estimate needed.
9 1/2" x 6 1/4" egg. Tack estimate pending me finishing this monster.