June Beetle finished in a black patina

finished in a black patina with a wax finishThis beetle has sold but available for reorder and in custom colours

Tapered copper legs

Copper underside and legs

Height: 12

5 inchesBlack glass fused onto purple dichroic glass and then formed in a second firing to make the beetle carapace components as well as the bright blue eyes

June Beetle finished in a black patinaThis piece, modelled after a June beetle( which is a scarab) is made with first making the head, thorax and elytra with multiple kiln firings in the fusing stage. Shaped over steel for kiln forming. Sheet copper underside. Tapered copper legs. Fits in a 20 by 20 box . This piece would be an order made for you