Projects include: Cobra Pen Topper - The asp or Egyptian cobra, was often used as a subject for jewelry and decorative items. Hieroglyphics - A form of picture writing where small pictures represent words, actions or ideas. Collar and Cuffs - Jewelry, as beautiful symmetrical collars of metal and precious stones, bangles and cuffs, was worn particularly by the nobility. Potpourri Mummy- Egypt is known for preserving bodies as mummies. The body was wrapped in strips of cloth and anointed with various oils and scents. Papyrus Fan - Egyptians cut papyrus reeds and laid them side by side, adding a second layer over the top at right angles. This was then placed between fabrics and pressed between stones for about 6 days. Egyptian Print. .