OpenTube

Making a Death's Head Moth Brooch // Halloween Prep Season ✨

TheClosetHistorian

22,935 views

Looking forward to fall means new slightly spooky sequined brooch projects while I recover from overworking myself (again, I know). A new moth is added to the aviary!

Cartwrights sequins: https://www.ccartwright.com/?
The matte sequins: https://www.ccartwright.com/products/...
The tila beads: https://www.etsy.com/listing/10415582...
Bead shops I like: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DiyBeadsStore? https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrandmasCup...

Couching: https://rsnstitchbank.org/stitch/couc...

Dual gender butterfly: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/beauty...

Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.

Thank you Patrons!

Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : Making a Bodice Block From a Fitting Shell...

Where I get my pattern drafting paper: https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Pa... (not sponsored)

More from me?

Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional project video each month? Peruse my Patreon here: Patreon: TheClosetHistorian

Instagram: Instagram: theclosethistorian
Pinterest: Pinterest: bmesposito

The PO box has closed.

Thank you for watching!

20 Comments

@tiffanytomasino335 1 year ago

I don’t know if someone mentioned it, but the deathshead hawk moth is a honey theif. It imitates the scent and sounds of a queen bee to sneak into a hive and get to the honey comb. It only lasts for so long though, so thye have a limited amount of time to get in and get out. As a former beekeeper, bees aren't kind hosts lol. The brooch came out lovely. I hope you enjoy a break and thanks so much for sharing ❤

@motherhemcreation 1 year ago

I squealed when I saw it!! One of my broach dreams come true. Please please please do a Luna Moth one day!!

@juliejay5436 1 year ago

I wish some company would sponsor you, you are brilliant at beading, sewing, designing and diy projects!

@genier7829 1 year ago

I made a pig cutting board in 4H as an eleven year old. I gave it to my grandmother as a gift , so jazzed it up by adding an eye layered out of graduated magenta, cobalt, and green sequins. Years later I saw it in her kitchen- she had carefully washed the board, saving the eye. I inherited it and it no longer had the eye, but it had been forty years.......

@debcarroll8192 1 year ago

You are delightful to listen to! I love this beautiful moth brooch.

@RochelleHasTooManyHobbies 1 year ago

I hope you had fun with your family. I'm sure it's harder to grapple with as a creator, but you're just as entitled to vacation and relaxation as the rest of us!

@Leg1945 1 year ago

Yay, get to sit, and work your magic. Instead of standing on a latter with your neck at crazy angles. Girl you are fabulous. Are you just loving this time?.❤😊

@kenomalley-local6561 1 year ago

What you are doing here is art.

@jakimcmurdo4810 1 year ago

Wow this moth is so pretty the details so beautiful you have the patience of a saint , get some rest and relaxation for your arms and pretzel legs, glad the kittens allowed you to work on this piece alone just think of the mischief their little paws could have done !! 😁🇬🇧❤️

@tambriggs 1 year ago

I love deathhead hawk-moths. I actually have one inked to my back so sadly not repositionable 😀 Your sequinned version is very beautiful and a nice refresher for me on lepidoptera as I need to start embroidering a couple very soon... Thank you and sorry you're getting the weather we've been having in Europe. It is pretty harsh, so I'm glad to have thick stone walls that alleviate the heat. And happy belated birthday!

@salty8202 1 year ago

If you want your wire to be stiffer you can work harden it (basically align the molecules to be closer together therefore stiffer). How I do it is use 2 steel blocks and roll the wire in between while pressing down. If you don’t have 2 steel blocks (because most ppl don’t) you can use a pair of flat pliers to just squeeze the wire all around or roll the wire between 2 hammer heads but it’s not as effective/easy, hope this helps :) my qualifications are I’m a beginner jeweller and use this method often lol

@stefflcus 1 year ago

Ooo, shiny! Turned out really well. It never once occurred to me that talking about moths (or even referring to them as "juicy" (one of the best lines from *The Mummy*, frankly, and there are plenty to choose from)) was at all odd until you said something. We're your nerds, your people, your little freaks, and I bet fully 78% of us can't sit normally, either. Dun worry 'bout it. Give your hands a break and good luck on that relaxing thing!

@bravehearticus 1 year ago

I love watching you make brooches. So relaxing ❤

@peglamphier4745 1 year ago

Pygmy owls eat a ton of insects. I'm sure you needed to know that. You're welcome. (Fantastic moth!)

@KDF-to9ot 1 year ago

I always enjoy your bead embroidery projects. Thanks for sharing!

@SewUnmasked 1 year ago

Thank you for continuing to make YouTube content even though you have Patreon! I very much enjoy listening to and watching your content. I’m sure you get tons of requests for merch, but I would love a sticker that says, “I sew over my pins.” I’d slap that on my Juki with a smile.

@plantsupremacies 1 year ago

Awwww it's such a cute! I love the vibrant orange beads - great choice! You've inspired me to make some mini sequined moths as hair clips, some glow in the dark or UV reactive beads would be so fun for a rave 😍😍😍.

@dyanalayng5507 1 year ago

Shades of the movie “Silence of the Lambs” with that particular moth…
Beautiful work, and a great size to wear. ❤

@missbellarubens5255 1 year ago

Thank you for your videos. And the beautiful moth

@gayjeris 1 year ago

I love him, he's so chunky. the color choices are lovely!! I like the natural gold of deaths heads but the pumpkin orange is VERY cute

this makes me want to do a rosy maple