75.00 USD
Yes, they’re real.
No, we didn’t kill them.
Two real wings from the same butterfly give this necklace an mistakable form. I love the unusual shape of these wings, and the wear anywhere neutral tones. Who needs bright colors when you have beautiful lines, and markings. The tiny pop of red in the hindwing eye is the icing on the cake. Faceted labradorite, and sterling silver cable chain.
10% of every purchase is donated to the start-up of Falter Farm, a conservation effort of indigenous butterfly species in central Minnesota. Thank-you for your support.
Everyone loves our mason jar gift packaging. Check it out:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/109472462/gift-packaging-homemade-butterfly?ref=shop_home_feat
And here with a cocoon:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/167099516/gift-packaging-with-paper-mache-cocoon
.:::Talismans of Change
Without change, there would be no butterflies. Butterflies are powerful talismans of change. While transition times are often aided by many manner of helpers (chrysalises, relationships, education, addictions, and on and on…), it is important to know when to shed these crutches in a leap of faith. Or, risk being held back by the very things that once held us up. May butterfly wings be a talisman of faith & bravery on your journey through life’s changes.
..:::Where do you get the Butterflies?
No, we don’t use tiny harpoons to shoot down helpless butterflies. Our butterflies are purchased from conservation farms around the world, which funds efforts in butterfly repopulation and land conservation efforts. This not only helps the butterfly populations, it also allows us to use gorgeous exotic species! We do use the occasional found butterfly brought to us by friends, and customers, too.
.:: About Us
Isms is dedicated to preserving nature through sustainable art; preserving butterfly populations; preserving butterfly habitats; and preserving real life relationships of integrity. We are an artisan family, and our studio is attached to our home in Nisswa, MN. All of our butterfly preserves are truly homemade!
..:::About the Process
This real butterfly wing was carefully crafted using a 12-15 step process, which varies depending on the scales of the butterfly wing. Yes, butterfly wings have scales. This is the “powder” covering each wing. All butterfly wings are truly clear. It’s their scales that give them striking colors. These scales also work to repel moisture, and protect the wings. Some are like fine powder; some are like long hairs; and some are barely able to be seen by the naked eye. These scale variations dictate the steps necessary to preserve each wing, along with vein structure, thickness, and other differences. Just as the same clothes won’t work on every body-type; the same process doesn’t work on every wing type. Each piece is uniquely similar, just like all of us. The top coat on every wing is a two-part jeweler’s grade resin. This renders them waterproof, prismatic in full sun (or under a full-spectrum light bulb), non-toxic, lightweight, and surprisingly durable. The formulas, tools, and methods used over the two weeks it takes to make each wing are customized to suit this unique process.