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Beetle suncatcher.
Beetle Measurements: 3in length x open wing span of 5inches.
Suncatcher Measurements: 10 x 5 in (L x W)
Materials: Rhinoceros Beetle, all the magical things that go into electroforming, copper wire, evil eye beads, one large upcycled crystal/glass bead from an antique chandelier.
Color: Copper
The Rhinoceros Beetle, also known as the Rhino Beetle, belongs to the subfamily (Dynastinae) and is part of the family of scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae). Rhinoceros Beetles are among the largest beetles in the world. They earned their name because their head has horns that resemble rhinoceros. They are found on all continents in the world except Antarctica. That's right, you can find a rhino beetle in your backyard if you look in the right place.
Fun Fact: Rhinoceros beetles are the strongest beetles on the planet, and they can lift up to 850 times their weight.
NOTE: Handle with care, do not drop this item. It's been electroformed, layering it with copper, but it still needs to be handled gently.
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What Does Electroforming Mean?
Electroforming is a metal-forming process widely used to develop and manufacture metal parts that can be used on a specific machine or piece of equipment. The resulting metal parts are formed with the aid of electrode position or electroplating on a model known as a mandrel.
A unique feature of the electroforming process is that the metal part grows atom by atom, and this process imparts absolute accuracy and high aspect ratios in a new metal.
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Copper information-
This item has been sealed with a copper sealer but copper can change color when exposed to air and moisture; this natural process is called oxidation.
Time Frame-
It may take several months of regular exposure to the elements for a copper to show visible color change. It may change color more quickly if the air is high in moisture or if there is a high concentration of sulfur in the air.
