Abstract: A simulated shoulder is provided for purposes of creating a costume. The shoulder includes a platform having an upper and a lower surface, horizontally disposed support columns defining the periphery of the shoulder platform, and a head supporting structure attached to the upper surface for support of an inflatable bladder. The inflatable bladder is attached to the head supporting structure and simulates a head or supports a costume mask. An elongated support column extends downwardly from the platform. The support column is attached at one end to the platform and spaced apart a sufficient lateral distance so as to accommodate a wearer's head. There is also provided an adjustable flexible strap attached to the support columns to hold the structure to a wearer and for supporting the shoulder platform.

Abstract: A method for positioning an egg in preparation for decorative dying and painting of the egg exterior includes providing annular disk having circular inner and outer peripheries with circular cross-section beads extending circumferentially continuously around the entirety of the disk of the inner and outer disk extremities, positioning the disk lying flat on a planar surface and positioning the larger radius egg and facing substantially downward in the interior of the disk thereby permitting the egg to rest on the disk in an upright position.