Diy insect pinning board

DIY Bug Board. Turn your kids into backyard scientists with their very own bug board! Great for studying insects or a homeschool science project!

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Entomology is a unique process in which you can preserve the original look of the bug species of your choosing. Many people like to preserve a dead butterfly so it will remain as bright and beautiful as it was when it was alive. You can preserve any butterflies with this method, even a large monarch butterfly.

Like many children, Otis loves his nature collection. He loves to collect items from his nature walks including dead bugs. In the past, we've stored his nature collection including his bugs in a lovely wooden box (it has sections and a glass cover) which has worked really well and looks beautiful on his shelves. But what if you didn't want the child to touch the bugs, what if the bugs were too delicate to be handled by young children, what if you wanted to pass the bugs around to many young…

Insect Collection Case and Introduction to Entomology: Entomology is the scientific study of insects which are a class of invertebrates within the arthropodphylum that have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax and abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes and one pair of a…

Collecting insects and learning to identify them can be a fun and educational activity that anyone can do! You can learn much more about th...

We love finding new specimens to add to Elliot’s nature collection. They’re a great resource for his nature studies and I’ve really enjoyed refining my process of preserving specimens over the past couple of years. I have a bit of experience pinning a variety of different insects, but am most familiar with butterflies and moths,

As you know our Family Hobby is Bug Collecting. This year the kids are each getting there own box to fill, with pinned bugs that they will pin and stage completely on their own. I Can. Not. Wait! I recently blogged about pinning a House Centipede through a series of photos, see it here. Tips for Pinning Bugs Beyond the Basics and Helpful Tips even vacation AS I wrote my draft I realized there's a series of tips to consider when pinning. I hope this is helpful to anyone who has been pinning…

Posts about insect preservation written by Heather Morrison

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How to make spreading boards, an essential tool when spreading lepidopterans or other specimens that you want to spread the wings of. Thanks again to Jeff Smith for contributing such a helpful guide.

How to Encapsulate Insects in Resin: Make sure to check out my blog!

Karina Mills (Bewitched Oddities) on Instagram: "The new website listings are live including this frame I put together today! Similar to something I’ve made in the past, but with more florals this time. Monarch butterfly, real preserved orb weaver web, and dried florals in a black vintage frame."

Most insects are dry preserved, normally on pins, once dry the specimens will keep indefinitely as long as they’re properly cared for and stored. Here Is How:

One of the best ways to learn about insects is to observe them up-close. Learn how to catch insects using a net, collect, and pin them.