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This is a Hercules beetle, it's been electroformed layering him with copper. This is a Hercules beetle is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the rain forests of southern Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Lesser Antilles. It is the longest extant species of beetle in the world, and is also one of the largest flying insects in the world.
Beetle Measurements: 3in length x open wing span of 5inches.
Suncatcher Measurements: 10 x 5 in (L x W)
Materials: Hercules beetle, all the magical things that go into electroforming, copper wire, evil eye beads, one large upcycled crystal/glass bead from an antique chandelier and 7 smaller beads from the same chandelier.
Color: Copper
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.
