FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS . At the time of mounting, the insects are fresh, and the wings and antennae need to be moved into position. Do you recommend this? We just found a Luna Moth.

Will the wings be ruined after it thaws?

The most important part of spreading butterfly wings is to soften the specimen properly in a relaxing chamber. Thanks Please only use this process if you find a deceased butterfly.

The relaxing chamber can be a plastic container (Tupperware) lined with a wet cloth or toweling (use water to dampen cloth). The reason why many people mount insects in a shadow box is for scientific study and project work for students. One way to … ***USING AND HANGING A SHADOW BOX*** Hi everyone! How to Mount Butterflies Do not kill butterflies in order to collect them. Measure the shadow box. Most items arranged in a shadow box are fastened to the backing. Light objects may be safely attached to a piece of foam board, usually covered in a flat-weave solid fabric such as unbleached linen.Heavier artifacts need a sturdy backer board -- 1/4-inch masonite covered in felt, silk, velvet or linen resist bowing over time. Everyone has a special item of some sort that they want to keep from being damaged or even lost. This framed moth collection features one of the most beautiful moths (Framed Sunset Moth), the largest (Framed Atlas Moth) the Moth from Silence of the Lambs., and a specimen with clear wings. It is dead.

The backing of the inside of the box should highlight the color of the ribbons and medals. Check out our moth shadow box selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our insects shops. Step One: Measuring the Shadow Box. WE ARE THE HIGHEST RATED FRAMED INSECT SELLER ON THE INTERNET WITH OVER 7,000 5-STAR REVIEWS.

I read to put it in the freezer for 2 weeks in an open container and then mount it in a shadow box with a moth ball. People collect, display, and preserve samples of insects for many other purposes including decoration.

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Can I do what oyu said above for the Luna Moth?

The box for photographs and medals can be 1 to 2 inches deep -- you won't need a deeper box because the objects are flat or nearly flat and only the sculpting of a medal or a beribboned bar has any depth to it.