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Giant Electroformed Wishbone Harlequin Beetle Suncatcher.
The Harlequin Beetle, "Acrocinus Longimanus," is truly remarkable due to its large size, huge arms, and fascinating wing patterns, which is why I left the wing visible.
Materials: Crafted from a Harlequin Beetle, "Acrocinus Longimanus Beetle, large wishbone, electroforming materials, copper wire, mini colored Czech glass cabochons, and enchanting evil eye beads. The stunning crystal/glass used to fashion this captivating suncatcher is repurposed from an antique chandelier.
Beetle Measurements: 4.5 x 4 inches
Suncatcher Measurements:10 inches
Note: Please handle this item with care and avoid dropping it.
Information: The copper on this suncatcher has NOT been sealed. Copper is a naturally reactive metal, meaning it can change color as the metal reacts to oxygen and moisture; this natural process is called oxidation. This process can produce beautiful, unique colors, metallic greens, oranges, and sometimes even blue that can not be duplicated. As the color changes, it enhances the beauty. If you see that your copper suncatcher starts to change color you dislike, gently use fine steel wool to remove the oxidization layer and seal it with a copper sealer.
If you would like it to be sealed email Jena.
Giant Electroformed Wishbone Harlequin Beetle Suncatcher.
- The copper obtained when electroforming has a somewhat different structure than cast copper and needs to be handled with care.
- Keep your copper suncatcher away from humidity and water, not for outdoor use.
- This suncatcher has NOT been sealed. Copper is a naturally reactive metal, meaning it can change color as the metal reacts to oxygen and moisture; this natural process is called oxidation. This process can produce beautiful, unique colors, metallic greens, oranges, and sometimes even blue that can not be duplicated. As the color changes, it enhances the beauty.
If you see that your copper suncatcher starts to change color you dislike, gently use fine steel wool to remove the oxidization layer and seal it with a copper sealer.
Definition of Electroforming: Electroforming is an additive manufacturing process that entails the precise deposition of metal onto a conductive pattern or mandrel shaped in the desired form of the final part. Unlike traditional metal shaping methods, which often subtract material to achieve a final design, electroforming adds metal layer by layer, providing superior precision and detail fidelity.
Electroforming is particularly well-suited for creating intricate or delicate components that would be difficult to manufacture using traditional techniques. It is extensively used for applications that require precision and complexity.
