Handmade Farmhouse Landscape & Nature Wall Decor on Metal

Elegant and flowing, this butterfly has spread its wings to take flight. The artist heightens this feel with a capiz shell and shimmering beads. The finish flows gracefully along clean lines radiating outwards towards its wingtips. The basic frame of the butterfly is created using tin, which is powder-coated with a black finish and makes this piece safe to use outdoors. The edges of the frame are reinforced using thicker tin wire. The front of this piece is adorned areas with a capiz shell, an oyster native to the Philippines, before being painted and sealed with a water-based sealant. The primary purpose of this oyster is to provide a source of food, however, the shell is a sustainable by-product that can be used for decoration. The capiz shell subtly replicates the reflective qualities of butterflies in nature. The entire piece is lightweight and has an eyelet in the back allowing it to be hung using a finishing nail, command strip, or a push pin. Due to it being a natural material, the organic colors of capiz come through as tans and browns underneath the paint.