The Ultimate Guide to Building a Stunning Butterfly Wall Collection

I've always wanted to have an exotic butterfly collection. however purchasing individual mounted and framed butterflies can get pricey at around $65 per framed butterfly. So I did some research on how to make my own for a fraction of the cost and I'm going to show you how.

In this video I'll show you how I soften the butterflies to be mount and pinned. I'll also show you how I made the double sided shadow box frames and even how to cut the glass for the frames. I'll share my tips and trick that I've learned along the way. I came up with a smart way to easily hang the framed butterflies once they were completed, and i'll show you how.

I purchase my unmounted butterflies on ebay ranging from $6-$10ea.

Music: Waves by Joakim Karud

[rene]

Little extra tip (at least for people in Europe I don't know how it is in the US): You can buy butterfly cocoons for 3-4 € each. Like the beautiful blue morpho. They come from butterfly farms where they are being bred for zoos and butterfly gardens. That way you have a beautiful butterfly (if you want to give it the care) and after his life ends you can pin him if you want.

[Rita-ixko]

i found a dead butterfly that was perfect still. so here i am. 🥺

[kellyglinski]

My grandparents travelled all over the world doing missionary work. My grandmother collected butterflies from each location! When she passed away my mom gave me the collection which i have ALWAYS loved. I wanted to mount them but didn't know how. THANKS for sharing your process - tips were helpful and your wall looks AMAZING!!

[zweetpeaxoxo]

My husband just recently found a gorgeous butterfly who died naturally in his garage, we ended up displaying him and got a gorgeous display case for him too. I love your hardwork and dedication into this hobby! You make me want to get an emperor butterfly bad

[RockZombieIAm]

I didn’t know how much work went into these sheesh! I see why they’re so expensive to buy lol

[alyssapugmire]

I've been wanting to get into taxidermy and pinning bugs and open a little etsy shop for so long..but I hadn't found the confidence to go through with it. But, this video is exactly what I needed. I'm gonna do it. Thank you so much for making such an informative, motivating video!

[zulemapearce]

There’s nothing more satisfying than making a dream come true! Kudos on the hard work and beautiful outcome!

[alisav]

If you plan on starting your own butterfly collection, please do research first on which species are endangered and which are not. Fox example: common yellow swallowtail (Papilio machaon) is endagered in many parts of Europe as is the common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus). Avoid green swallowtails (Papilo blumei) since they're often collected illegally from national parks.
Edit: as far as I can see, no endangered species were used in this video

[Loafieeon]

I've been looking at a butterfly collection for MONTHS but it was going to cost upwards of £500 thank you so much for this video!

[dr.zoidberg]

Man. Talk about setting a goal and stomping it with success. Hell, im proud of you and i dont even know you lol.

[chelseashurmantine]

I recommend NOT using super glue. Elmers glue that dries clear is better. Using the back of the sewing pin to apply to the bug will make it adjustable with some water if you have to. Another point is if you want to donate them to a museum or something later, super glue and hot glue will damage the animals so much. Use a water soluble glue. Museums use Fish glue for their mounting because it’s always removable and does no damage to the bug.

[emilyl.]

God, this is so gorgeous! You are a natural teacher and I appreciate that you explained why you did certain things in a clear and concise manner. Thanks!

[ziggymarie]

Oh how fun! What a beautiful project! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

[Jabbby]

Massive respect for your dedication and diligence! Love the collection!❤

[ErekChen]

I don’t usually leave comment, but wow, it’s satisfied enough just watching you do it. Thanks for tips!

[jessine]

I love seeing how you figure out all these smart little ways of making the process easier for you!! So satisfying and unique. :)

[madzabinga]

Beautifully done! So many steps, it really was like building a puzzle. I really enjoyed watching this process. Love how ultra organized you were.

[GaliadelaRosa]

Just wow! And you did this all in like a week, amazing!!!

[LaurensITrust]

The end result is so beautiful!! I loved watching the process!

[commercialandresidentialpl]

This is almost as satisfying as collecting 19th century gold coins.
Great Job!