Daisy Tainton's Profile
About
I pin insects part time at the American Museum of Natural History.
http://research.amnh.org/pbi/description/preservation_museum.html
I love insect jewelry because it showcases nature's beauty and bounty-- and I feel good about using beetles that were farm raised instead of harvested wild. This way they get to live their full lives in peace and then live on as exquisite adornments in loving homes.
In addition, I have the pleasure of being a yearly entrant to the Carnivorous Nights Brooklyn Taxidermy Contest, where in years past i have displayed many ridiculous and whimsical items ranging from beetle dioramas to antique fur coat sculptures to jewelry. Here are some articles about that fun...
- Female
- Born on March 14
- Joined February 16, 2006
Favorite materials
Silver, repurposed jewelry in various metals, organic materials, bone, glass, Bakelite, Beetle wing covers
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- Daisy Tainton
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Brooklyn, New York,
United States
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