A tarantula hawk wasp, forever preserved in a dark silver glass vial.

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#tarantulahawk #wetspecimenjewelry #insectjewelry #odditiesjewelry #insectpendant #preservedspecimen #gothicnecklace #curiosityjewelry #entomologyart #bugpendant #darkjewelry #naturejewelry #creepycute

My gallery exhibit ended today. I can't say if I will have another opportunity to display my work in a show like that again. It has been bittersweet.Thank you to everyone that made it out to see my work in person. ❤️
#insectjewelry #insectart #sciart #beenecklace #bee #slowmade #jewelrymaker

My exhibit at Kentuck Art Center will be on display for just a few more days. It has been such an honor to share my art in the gallery. ❤️ #insectjewelry #artgallery #art #artexhibit #electroforming #jewelryartist #artjewelry

My installation was a success! I'm so happy with how everything turned out. Thank you to everyone that made it to the opening. You're the best! 🥰❤️ #insectjewelry #insectart #sciart #goblincore #fairycore #cicadanecklace #kentuckart #jewelry

8 days until my gallery show. 😊 #insectjewelry #electroformed #cicada #cicadanecklace #slowmade #handmadejewelry #sciart #goblincore #forestjewelry

Just a few more weeks until my show at Kentuck Art Center. Cicada with garnet and labradorite. #insectjewelry #cicada #cicadanecklace #sciart #electroforming #goblincore #handmadejewelry #artnouveau #ooakjewelry

New pretties from today. Cicada pendants #insectjewelry #cicadajewelry #cicada #sciart #animalart #electroforming #handmadejewelry #smallbatchjewelry #slowmade

100% handmade dragonfly necklace with delicate vintage style chain.

I finished another chain for a pretty dragonfly pendant. (This dragonly was hand sculpted and electroformed.) I'm really enjoying the chain making process. I find it relaxing. #slowmadejewelry #handmadejewelry #dragonflynecklace #electroforming #insectjewelry #copperjewelry #fairycorejewelry

Happy friday! This week got away from me and I didn't get a lot made but managed to finish this butterfly necklace. Handmade copper chain and real #electroformed butterfly pendant
#electroforming #insectjewelry #sciart #vintagestyle #handmadejewelry #forestjewelry #curiojewelry #butterflynecklace

First look at handmade copper ladder chain. It takes time to make the links but I prefer the look of it better than premade options. What do you think? #butterflynecklace #insectjewelry #insectart #sciart #curiosityjewelry #electroforming #copperjewelry #butterflyjewelry #handmadejewelry #maker

I did my first silver coated cicada pendant yesterday. Here is a clip of the process. Watch until the end to see final results. #electroforming #cicada #insectart #insectjewelry #sciart #art #handmadejewelry #copperarts #copperjewelry #jewelrymaker #maker #naturejewelry #jewelrydesign #artprocess

Wasp nest pendant with lovely garden quartz #electroforming #copperjewelry #naturejewelry #sciart #waspnest #insectjewelry #insectart #beejewelry

I found a small leak in my roof during the storm today. Luckily, it is still under warranty so the roofer will be out tomorrow to seal it up. In the meantime, I will enjoy the rain and continue working. #naja #insectjewelry #sciart #beejewelry #electroforming #insectart #jewelryartist #turquoise

Shiny copper cicada fresh out of the tank. I can't wait to show you the final results.
#sciart #animalart #insectjewelry #insectart #electroforming #copperartist #jewelrymaker #cicadajewelry #cicada #goblincore #fantasyjewelry #curio

Real butterfly pendant with gorgeous rainbow patina 🦋❤️
Trying to stop the patina on a certain color is tricky, but sometimes you can get amazing results. #electroforming #butterflyjewelry #insectart #insectjewelry #fantasyjewelry #fairycore #sciart #animalart

The process video for cicada
*I give them a new life through my art. ❤️🌿🐝 I do not source from farms. I only use what I am lucky enough to find or what is gifted to me by friends and family.
#electrforming #insectjewelry #insectart #cicada #curio #goblincore #jewelrymaker #sciart #process

Cicada pendant with fresh patina. What do you guys think?
#electroforming #insectjewelry #insectart #sciart #fantasyjewelry #jewelrydesigner #cicada #animalart

Turquoise is one of my favorite stones. I will start chaining these up soon. 💙🐝
#turquoise #bees #beenecklace #insectjewelry #insectart #sciart #inspiredbynature #goblincore #handmadejewelry #bugart

Bee pendant with garnet and amber
#insectjewelry #bee #bugart #insectart #handmadejewelry #goblincore #fantasyjewelry #electroforming #copperjewelry #animaljewelry #sciart

Little dragonfly
I sculpted the body for this one and wings were cast. I think it looks pretty darn good. More good things in the works. #insectjewelry #dragonfly #insectart #bioart #natureart #curiosityjewelry #goblincore #handmadejewelry #jewelryartist #maker #copperjewelry #electroforming

Another bee finished for upcoming exhibit. 🌻🐝❤️ My mom finds them around the garden so I'm happy I can give them a new life.
#bee #curio #goblincore #fairystyle #insectart #insectjewelry #beejewelry #naturejewelry #jewelrymaker #maker

Real bee copper pendant with turquoise and amber.

I just finished this little bee pendant 🌻🌿❤️
#bioart #insectart #insectjewelry #curio #goblincore #beejewelry #bee #natureart #maker #jewelryartist

My tank is back up and running. I finished this dragonfly pendant yesterday. Watch until the end of the video to see the final results.
#dragonfly #insectjewelry #handmadejewelry #electroforming #curio #jewelrymaker #smallbatchjewelry #naturejewelry #naturesart

Black and green patina fot copper. #beetle #insect #copper #patina #nature #insectjewelry #sciart #handmade #electroformed #taxidermt #ukraine

Preserved in copper-a golden cicada with garnet and scenic quartz body. One of my best pieces.

I have an exhibit coming up in August. Now that mom is home, I can focus on my show. I'm honored to be included. #cicada #bugsky #curio #whimsicaljewelry #handmadejewelry #insectart #insectjewelry #sciart #animaljewelry #natureart #naturejewelry #goblincore

A copper formed cicada with purple blue rainbow patina pendant with garden quartz body. This one was spectacular! Unfortunately the patina continued to change after this photo into a golden tone. Yellow green succulents and dark purple green leaved ajuga in the background.

Flaahback of gorgeous cicada pendant. The patina did not stay on this one but glad I was able to capture it before it changed. #sciart #insectjewelry #curio #artsky #art #maker #animalart #goblincore #jewelryartist #handmadejewelry #bugsky #cicada #insects #natureart

A found butterfly with torn wings mended with crystal slices has been preserved in copper. The shiny copper has irridescent colors of gold and pinks.

The pendant is shown on a mannequin with a black shirt.

Butterfly with torn wings, reborn as a gorgeous necklace 🦋
#sciart #butterfly #butterflynecklace #handmadejewelry #insectjewelry #curio #naturejewelry #jewelryartist

Anyone else enjoy latex reveals? It's like unwrapping a gift. So satisfying. Enjoy! Pretty #handmade cicada pendant 💜
#sciart #insectart #insectjewelry #curio #goblincore #latexpeel #reveal #art #craftsky #handmadejewelry #naturejewelry #forestcore

Three handmade butterfly pendants blue green, orange and shiny blue purple

Dainty monarch butterfly necklace

Butterfly love ❤️ #butterflynecklace #sciart #handmadejewelry #monarchbutterfly #insectart #insectjewelry #curio #forestjewelry #natureart #fairycore #goblincore

Damselfly preserved in a beautiful copper pendant ❤️ Embellished with a dark red garnet and quartz crystal resting on green and burgundy leaves of ajuga.

Beautiful damselfly pendant ❤️ This one looks like a fairy to me. #dragonflyjewelry #damselfly #sciart #alchemy #insectjewelry #handmadejewelry #handmade #curio #fairy #insectart