DIY Dark Academia Botanical Beetle Shadow Box

Are you drawn to the dark academia aesthetic or intrigued by all things creepy and crawly? If so, you’re going to love our botanical beetle box tutorial (and rest assured, every beetle is 100% ethically created using our IOD Specimens Mould 😉). This video will show you how to craft and paint your beetles to look incredibly lifelike. You’ll also learn how to place them in beautiful shadow boxes and encase them with resin for a polished finish. Although our tutorial video doesn’t cover the creation of the shadow boxes, don’t worry—we’ve detailed every step for you in the blog for this tutorial: Grab your IOD products and supplies by using the store locator and finding a stockist near you: IOD Products Needed: ✨ IOD Specimens Mould ✨ IOD Faux Bois Mould ✨ IOD Fronds Botanical Transfer ✨ IOD