 He was first introduced to Fabergé eggs in 1972; in the same year he opened his first studio in Dallas.He obtained machines made in mid-19th century Europe to create his eggs, which have been valued from $100 to $50,000.Whiteside also produced guilloché enamel, also made famous by Fabergé, which is an engraved pattern resembling moire silk that is seen through a translucent or clear enamel.