Parnassius smintheus The body is templated sheet

The body is templated sheet copper fir the abdomen

Sheet copper body with a black patina finish

finished in a black patina with a wax finishThis beetle has sold but available for reorder and in custom colours

Black patina and wax finish

Fusing is done on each individual piece of the white and after fusing put back together with traditional stain glass techniques

Parnassius smintheus The body is templated sheetHandmade Materials: Medium: Copper, Glass, Metal Height: 12. 5 inches Width: 8 inches Depth: 2. 5 inches This butterfly has a 12. 5 inch wingspan. It was made to order and I thought Id offer it up for orders. It is black and orange powder glass on an opalescent white base. Fusing is done on each individual piece of the white and after fusing put back together with traditional stain glass techniques. The body is templated sheet copper fir the abdomen,