Peggy Notebart nature Museum - a great way to see Insects
With Younger Son
How about in video versions. . .
Showing posts with label Insect Display. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Insect Display. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Peggy Notebart nature Museum - a great way to see Insects
Our Family hobby: Bug collecting. We did a bug study and review at the Peggy Notebart Nature Museum Bug Installation Exhibit Display. Mom is showing young son how big the bug is compared to something familiar, like moms finger. YES, those are huge beetles.
With Younger Son
With Younger Son
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Our Very First EVER Insect Collection Bug Box it only took 2 years
Exploring Insects has been tremendous for our family. Learning, experiencing, and sharing wonderful moments together.
We are excited to share our FIRST BUG BOX!
These were some of the tools - totally amateur that made this bug box collection happen.
We love insect collecting. Check out our blog to learn more about how to set up your own supplies. areyousureaboutthatblog.blogspot.com
Our Very First EVER Insect Collection Bug Box it only took 2 years
The big reveal!
We are excited to share our FIRST BUG BOX!
We made plenty of mistakes in making this collection. AND we learned more then our mistakes. That's probably why we keep doing it?
We are avid bug collectors as our family hobby - Learn more at areyousureaboutthatblog.blogspot.com
Our Very First EVER Insect Collection Bug Box it only took 2 years
- Empty containers (cleaned after the nutella was gone!)
- Pin cushion (I would use a box tho - little yucky bug bits and all)
- Clear nail polish - that is ONLY for the bugs.
- Nail polish remover - the poison that kills them in the bug jar (on a cotton ball- toxic!)
- Plastic tupperware container - to hold the stages bug in an air tight lid while they "cure"
- That PLUS Sign cut out - was for the moth balls. Now we just shave bits into the box directly . . . easier and clean.
We love insect collecting. Check out our blog to learn more about how to set up your own supplies. areyousureaboutthatblog.blogspot.com
How about in video versions. . .
Our Very First EVER Insect Collection Bug Box it only took 2 yearsWednesday, October 29, 2014
Ladybugs shadow box has a home - found lots of insects
When we found our PAYLOAD of ladybugs at Loyola beach this summer, I already had a plan in the back of my mind to display them in some interesting (to me) way. We did label almost 50 of them when I remembered that I had a shadow box at home that I could use to make a display for them. Nice enough that husband would like seeing it on the wall.
The box needed some TLC, the walls holding the glass needed to be wiped down and glued in place. It's a thrifty find, so I also pulled out (okay, just ripped) the ceramic tiny vases it displayed. I also washed and dried the glass. Then I pulled out the velvet backing and added a styrofoam layer to hold the pins more securely. Then, to be sure I didnt out in all this effort and have to make changes to the design and layoutlater, I added a few pins on each corner as a test if I could anchor the box where the backing "slips in" and have the lady's go into the box undisturbed also. Once I determined how much room I needed on each side, I only had to sketch out my design for the pin layout. That was a fast drawing since I saw the layout in my minds eye already.
At first, I added both the pinned and card point ones, however the white of the card points stood out too much against the black velvet background. I first took one lady off her card point, then easily removed another, and another. One may have lost a leg, but for the most part they "came off" easily. It's clear nail polish that we use as their glue. I could've applied effort and use nail polish remover and a q-tip, however I was so excited and in the moment I couldn't pull myself away (and I had to get the kids to bed in 30 minutes and a meeting in the morning, so... No polish remover!).
The box needed some TLC, the walls holding the glass needed to be wiped down and glued in place. It's a thrifty find, so I also pulled out (okay, just ripped) the ceramic tiny vases it displayed. I also washed and dried the glass. Then I pulled out the velvet backing and added a styrofoam layer to hold the pins more securely. Then, to be sure I didnt out in all this effort and have to make changes to the design and layoutlater, I added a few pins on each corner as a test if I could anchor the box where the backing "slips in" and have the lady's go into the box undisturbed also. Once I determined how much room I needed on each side, I only had to sketch out my design for the pin layout. That was a fast drawing since I saw the layout in my minds eye already.
Ladybugs shadow box has a home - found lots of insects
At first, I added both the pinned and card point ones, however the white of the card points stood out too much against the black velvet background. I first took one lady off her card point, then easily removed another, and another. One may have lost a leg, but for the most part they "came off" easily. It's clear nail polish that we use as their glue. I could've applied effort and use nail polish remover and a q-tip, however I was so excited and in the moment I couldn't pull myself away (and I had to get the kids to bed in 30 minutes and a meeting in the morning, so... No polish remover!).
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Wisconsin Dells Bugs Insect Display Box
Our summer adventures took us for a week to Wisconsin Dells. June of 2014 was cool, so surprisingly we didn't spend a lot of time at the Waterparks. Also, we discovered the Dells closed the Riverview Waterpark which we loved so much for their buy one day, get one free tickets.
We pinned over 100 bugs from the dells. There were a few evening I found grasshoppers that landed ON the house siding! At dusk the kids would run around and try to catch grasshoppers. Amongst five kids, they caught 4 tiny grasshoppers.
We enjoyed walking in town, playing in our pool at our cottage, and of course, collecting bugs. When we arrive at the cabin there's always little visitors who have entered the mobile home - mostly lady bugs and flys in the summer months. This year we did find 1 cockroach and a few fire flys. We also surprisingly found a wasp too.
Wisconsin Dells Bugs Insect Display Box
We pinned over 100 bugs from the dells. There were a few evening I found grasshoppers that landed ON the house siding! At dusk the kids would run around and try to catch grasshoppers. Amongst five kids, they caught 4 tiny grasshoppers.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Finding Bug Boxes for our Insect Collection
We recently found 198 insects on an impromptu bug hunt at Indiana Dunes Beach. Now I need a place to store them. I found these amazing microphone storage cases at Goodwill for $2.00 each. They close to a perfect seal (so no flies or tiny bugs can get in.) I'll still add my moth ball case for added security and prevention of infestation.
I checked at the store that the cushioning is removable, which it was. I ripped out the lining - and here's what they look like.
Finding Bug Boxes for our Insect Collection
I checked at the store that the cushioning is removable, which it was. I ripped out the lining - and here's what they look like.
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