Mounting and framing butterfly step by step - Part 1
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- If you found a death butterfly in garden, why not preserve and frame it as collection.
This Part 1 video will show you step by step how to prepare a relaxing chamber, and spreading and mounting butterfly. Substitute with Listerine if you can't find any pine sol.
The Part 2 will show you how to build a shadow box and frame it.
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Rule number one: DO NOT TOUCH THE BUTTERFLY'S WINGS. for it will ruin its beauty when you plan to preserve it. use tweezers
i totally agree, the tiny particle dust will fall off..... in fact this is my first time doing. I'm a professional framer , but preserve butterfly specimen is indeed the first time
@@TonysExploration It's actually the butterflies scales that are being pulled off of its wings due to the natural oils on your fingers.
@@KristenSyrup , I agree. If I would need to do it again in future, i would use the proper insect twizzer
Ya
If I were a dead butterfly, I would like to be handled by your delicate touch
Believe me or not I found the same butterfly and wanted to preserve so here I am!^^
great! Give it a try.!
@@TonysExploration
A question....🌷
When letting it dry for a week will I have to refrigerate it? coz I’ve seen more yt vids where people refrigerate it.
If not then which safe place should I keep it? I have no idea so I’m askin’😊
@@ariba_love_aesthetics1525 , I never put in fridge, just in my study room...it work well for me.
@@TonysExploration Okie~ Thanks!^^
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What a co incident! I found an exact same dead butterfly today, did all the procedures you showed , but i was lucky the wings were already opened so didn’t need to use pine soil
Awesome! That means the butterfly just recently death and wings still flexible
I really thought you were going to pin through the wing for a second there... it's maddening to see people doing this in their tutorials on how to destroy a butterfly. Interesting idea to pin it upside-down; that probably helps mitigate the annoying tendency for butterflies to twist around on slotted boards.
i've seen so many of these butterfly frames as a kid back then but never once seen a person made it. Good share enjoyed your content! your new channel friend!
Thank you very much!
My mothering in law would love this and her b day is comming ssoon so thanks for sharing
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Till this day , the butterfly is still in good shape.
the video: stabbing a butterfly
the music 💃💃
Hello! Quick question from a beginner: I can't find pine-soil in Germany (I don't think). Is there anything else I could use? Thank you for the very helpful tutorial!
I think any mold inhibitors will do..I think Listerine will work as well although I have not try it myself
Lysol works as well
I did 50% rubbing alcohol qnd 50% water and mine turned out great, no mold.
Butterfly just died, found it while it was dying and put it with my flowers I have drying in the house. But I'm confused. Some sites say the pinesol trick is only for if they are stiff, but I'm worried what happens when the insides start to break down. Does the pinesol trick stop it from decaying?
The pinesol is just the mold inhibitors when you put in relaxing chamber. The key is to have it properly dry and then put in air tight frame. If your butterfly just died, the wings should be easily spread. ...straight pin onto the board and let it dry.
Amazing. Thank you for sharing. 💚💚💚
Thanks you, glad that you like it!
Finally, I can frame that stupid butterfly who kept coming into my house!
Give it a try!
what is the pine sol for? can i replace it with other disinfectants?
I live in Italy and there is no pine sol here
I bet Listerine will do as well.
@@TonysExploration Thank you very much... i will try it
Today I found dead butterfly please tell me what to do or how to keep it fresh till I found listerine and mounting
a day or two should be fine, the sooner you found the antiseptic, the better to prevent it mold and decay.
Found the same butterfly.. accidentally smushed the body 😭
Oh no...
@@TonysExploration do you think it will be okay to still do this?
@@Faatang is still okay, since for self collection.
See I find a lot of sadly passed butterfly’s around my house and I’d love to preserve them but I’m so scared to touch them 😂😂
Give it a try, unless you are phobia with insects....no worries....it will not harm you.
Good butterfly’s should all be killed
@@gennericrapperalt2120 they are important because they are insects, they are doing the same as bees!
(I'm Lepidopteraphobic btw)
Random question I see your suggesting listerine. How does that work as a mold inhibitor?
Can it be plastic mesh or does it have to be wire?
Doesn't matter , as long as there is a separation
So it’s a real butterfly ? My girl want this so idk
Is real butterfly
yeah so basically it’s a real butterfly that had passed away naturally and then people like myself do something called pinning the butterflies and then once they are done they get put in frames
Can I preserve the butterfly for like 2 weeks before I get to pinning it? I found one yesterday outside, ive never pinned my own butterfly yet. I don’t think I’ll be able to find time to pin, it’s in the fridge in a container with paper towel, rubbing alcohol
to my best knowledge,can. just put in fridge first
i don’t have a wire rack on hand. can i use something else ?
Anything will do as long as separation between the damp tissue n butterfly
Is it bad if I let the butterfly set more than 48 hours?
Should be fine
How to save dried butterflies for many years in order to prevent collapse due to mold? I heard about mixtures in spray but I don"t know ingredients. Any clues?
Never heard of spray...the common method is preserved in an air tight display box or using epoxy resin with pressure tank.
@@TonysExploration warm thanks for answer. I garnered butterflies since 1983 and few of them went bust till now. But now I have new sealed box and it seems will be ok. Best Regards
Tony, Can I apply the Mod Podge onto the butterfly; then let it dry so it will not decay and will stay longer?
Your comment have a point!
I think you can, so on the other hand you’re layering a protection layer on top of the butterfly.🦋
[ *Remember to use the one which dries transparent just like modpodge.* ☺️ ]
@@ariba_love_aesthetics1525
I want the answer from the professional.
He’ll tell me if it’s okay to use coz he made the video..
Okie~ No Problem.🌸
Don't use Mod Podge, you gonna mess up the color. Actually the wings contain tiny dust particle( which is the color). Sealing the frame airtight will preserve the butterfly long enough.
@@TonysExploration
Thank you for replying :)
Is there a substitute for the pine sol?
Listerine will do as well
Do you protect the butterfly? Isn't the ants eating they?
The frame box is fully sealed.
@@TonysExploration Of course, but I mean when they're drying
@@yawennie oh , you need to safeguard it...make sure yr room pest free.
What are you using to hold the wings down?
Just normal needles
Why mount it on its back and not on a board?
What do you need for this? Are the things comman?
Well, is a hobby.
Can i use anything else other than pine soil ?
Listerine will do as well
What cNman you use instead of pine soil ( i don't have this in my country)
Listerine will do
I'd imagine anything with low alcohol content would work since it's meant just to prevent mold
where can you buy these butterflies? i really want to try this
🏣
Yes you can there are butterfly farms/ reserves that sometimes sell the butterflies that have died, you can just look in google
well, many people sell online, you can google it.
Wish.com
Etsy
Hi. What can i put on my insects to make it shiny? Or make the color pop?
Not sure, but whatever u put, make sure it don't hold moisture to prevent mold
Honestly I’ve used eyeshadow and it worked good enough for me. Be careful when applying it, I used a q-tip with part of the cotton pulled off
What can i use instead of pine soil?
Listerine, or any mold inhibitor
Do you have an instagram acc?
unfortunately , i dont have....hmmm maybe i should create a insta