Policies

I ship orders (at the buyer's expense) within one to two business days (usually next business day). I will send tracking as soon as the order is packed and ready to go. I'm also happy to meet locally (in the Bangor area) or arrange for pickup at one of my events - both are options we can discuss as well.

I make sure to package our items extremely well and am not responsible for any damages which occur during shipping. However, customer service is my priority so I will do our best to work with you, in the rare case an item gets damaged during transit.
Currently, I do not offer bone cleaning or skeleton articulation.
Are you looking for a specimen I don't currently offer, or are you looking for one of my moths with a different frame? I am happy to create a custom piece just for you! Please send me a message via Instagram or email to discuss your idea. At this time, my focus is on framed shadowboxes in my style.

Once we have nailed down the design for your custom piece, I require a nonrefundable 50% deposit which goes towards the final cost of the piece. I accept payments via PayPal Goods and Services but also take Venmo. Once I receive the deposit, I will begin working on the piece. I will be update you during the process with photos. Any changes you'd like can be made at this point. If you'd like to add any other elements or items to the piece that weren't previously agreed upon may incur additional charges to the piece. Once the piece is complete, I will show you a photo, and the remaining balance will be due. I ship at an additional cost, but local pickup is free.

Sourcing

My insects are sustainably sourced and farm raised. I have a USFW license which allows me to legally import insects from overseas. All animals, including those I use for wet specimens, have passed away naturally. I work with various suppliers all over the US to source my animals, and have even collaborated with other oddity artists in Oregon, Texas, Florida, and within my local Maine community.
All animal parts and materials are utilized as much as I can. Whether it is animal bones, teeth, feathers (MBTA friendly species) or claws, I use everything possible so that nothing goes to waste.
I sources all specimens and materials myself, ensuring all specimens and procedures comply with local laws. My animals which I preserve for wet specimens all come from naturally deceased animals which were locally collected from road kill, zoos, foraging, failure to thrive, or other types of natural death situations.