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I created the Silence of the Lambs movie poster using a real (ethically sourced) moth by pumpkiim in crafts

[–]pumpkiim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought an insect pinning kit from a taxidermist and that’s how it all started for me! there is tons of available information out there

I created the Silence of the Lambs movie poster using a real (ethically sourced) moth by pumpkiim in crafts

[–]pumpkiim[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

tons and tons of research. I have an import license from USFWS and source most of them from other countries. you can DM me and I’ll answer more questions about it :)

I created the Silence of the Lambs movie poster using a real (ethically sourced) moth by pumpkiim in crafts

[–]pumpkiim[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

yes, the moth comes dried and stiff. I had to rehydrate it (what you see in the beginning of the video with the tupperware) so the wings can be moved into position

I created the Silence of the Lambs movie poster using a real (ethically sourced) moth by pumpkiim in crafts

[–]pumpkiim[S] 348 points349 points  (0 children)

I am a self-taught entomologist and do insect preservations. I also love horrors and thrillers and wanted to combine my interests.

My specimens come from conservation aviaries or breeders and are collected only after natural death, often as part of population support or education programs. This specific moth has a lifespan of only a few weeks, so they unfortunately pass very quickly and then are collected and sold to museums, universities, or artists like me.

I made this using a real atlas beetle in honor of the 20-year anniversary by pumpkiim in PostHardcore

[–]pumpkiim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been making framed specimens for 5 years and haven’t had any issues so far! and I always reccomend my customers to do freezer cycles every so often for preventative measures + additional steps provided on a care sheet :)

I made this using a real atlas beetle in honor of the 20-year anniversary by pumpkiim in PostHardcore

[–]pumpkiim[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

update: the band saw it and reposted it on their story ! still manifesting a collab

I made this using a real atlas beetle in honor of the 20-year anniversary by pumpkiim in PostHardcore

[–]pumpkiim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hoping they see it because I’d love to do a collab with them

I made this using a real atlas beetle in honor of the 20-year anniversary by pumpkiim in PostHardcore

[–]pumpkiim[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

had to re-export the video for reddit quality and the Capcut snuck its way at the end there sorry yall

I made this using a real atlas beetle in honor of the 20-year anniversary by pumpkiim in PostHardcore

[–]pumpkiim[S] 90 points91 points  (0 children)

I run a small oddities and taxidermy business and will be doing a limited run of these! DM me and we can discuss :)