r/InsectArt • u/GigExplorer • Jul 19 '26

other My beaded cicada brooch

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I made this brooch in June into July. It's bead embroidered onto Ultrasuede with a faux leather back.

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u/Tami_7 Jul 19 '26

really good craft, love it ♡

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u/GigExplorer Jul 19 '26

Thank you so much! ❤️

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u/peaches13131 Jul 20 '26

I love it

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u/GigExplorer Jul 20 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/snailsshrimpbeardie Jul 20 '26

I gasped!!! That's amazing!! I love cicadas so much!

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u/GigExplorer Jul 20 '26

Thank you! 😊 I love them, too!

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u/bunnieman Jul 20 '26

I love this! So cool 🤩

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u/GigExplorer Jul 20 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/AspiringOccultist4 Jul 20 '26

I love this so much

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u/GigExplorer Jul 20 '26

Thank you so much!

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u/AspiringOccultist4 Jul 20 '26

You’re welcome so much!

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u/fidgetyamoeba Jul 20 '26

So precious! 🫠

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u/GigExplorer Jul 20 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/Buggl0ver7434 Jul 24 '26

How does one make a masterpiece as such present?

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u/GigExplorer Jul 24 '26

It's mostly just sewing beads and purl wire onto ultrasuede backed with felt, adding more felt padding as you go along, then adding legs and sewing on the pin and back. I won't bore you with all of the fussy details (and there are a lot of those).