Exploring the intricacy of Mother Nature's furry critters

MOTHS AS FRIENDS NOT FOE

I continue my exploration of flower companions with the queen of moths, the Luna Moth. A furry creature with extraordinary grace, its Tiffany green wings flutter prettily to ward off predators. This moth is made with rice paper - paper made using techniques from the East - and its body is adorned with layers of wool. My adventures with wool began with the Monarch Butterfly, then to birds, and those experiences brought me to moths. Wool and paper are so transformative together that I wanted to share what I've learned with you.
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What You'll Learn in this Course

  • How to use wool in your sculptures

  • How to apply coloured pencil on Asian paper

  • Creating moveable wings for a moth or any flying critter

  • Step-by-step colouring of the wings of a Luna Moth

  • Constructing a sculpture armature for the moth body

  • How to add a hanging attachment to your sculpture

  • BONUS wing outlines and colouring guide for a male Io Moth

  • Stabilizing your moth with a camouflaged stand

What's inside

  • WRITTEN MATERIALS

    This course comes with the following booklets: Supplies, References, and Outlines (one for A4 and one for US letter size). Templated outlines are printed out directly on the rice paper.

  • STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

    Ideal for those who want to elevate their paper artistry and challenge themselves with detailed work. Jessie's unique use of Asian papers and wool opens up a world of possibilities for other moth, butterflies and even bird sculptures.

  • VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS

    Watch Jessie demonstrate how she constructs a Luna Moth one step at a time in 16:9 video format, with Closed Captioning, graphics, and prompts when appropriate.

*BONUS* Io Moth Outline

A LITTLE EXTRA

Once you've conquered making the Luna Moth, try your hand at this yellow male Io Moth. Outline and colouring template included in the Bonus section of the course.
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Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Supplies

    3. How to Use and Print the References & Outlines

    4. Download the References

    5. Download the Outlines

    1. 1.1 | Parts of a Luna Moth

    2. 1.2 | Collecting Reference Images

    3. 1.3 Sculpting with Wool

    4. 1.4 Using Rice Paper

    1. 2.1 | Materials & Tools

    2. 2.2 | Selecting Colours

    3. 2.3.1 | Testing the Colours

    4. 2.3.2 | Colouring the Wings (Topside Forewing)

    5. 2.3.3 | Colouring the Wings (Topside Backwings)

    6. 2.3.4 | Colouring the Wings (Undersides)

    7. 2.4 | Creating the Skeleton

    8. 2.5 | Assembling the Wings

    9. 2.6 | Finishing

    10. 2.8 | Adding Fur to Wings

    1. 3.1 | Materials & Tools

    2. 3.2.1 | Creating the Body Armature

    3. 3.2.2 | Wrapping the Body Armature

    4. 3.3 | Making & Attaching the Eyes

    5. 3.4.1 | Making the Antennas

    6. 3.4.2 | Attaching the Antennas

    7. 3.5.1 | Making the Legs

    8. 3.5.2 | Attaching the Legs (Part 1)

    9. 3.6 | Attaching the Wings

    10. 3.7 | Attaching the Legs (Part 2)

    1. 4.1 | Materials & Tools

    2. 4.2 | 1st Section

    3. 4.3 | 2nd Section (Part 1)

    4. 4.4 | Attaching Stability Stand and Hanging Attachment

    5. 4.5 | 2nd Section (Part 2)

    6. 4.6 | 3rd Section

    7. 4.7 | Pelt

    8. 4.8 | Chest

    9. 4.9 | Chin

    10. 4.10 | Link

    11. 4.11 | Hat

    1. 5.1 | Io Moth References & Outlines

What's inside

  • 43 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content
  • Downloadable References and Outlines

Make it with a Material Kit

LIMITED SUPPLY

Perfect for anyone who prefers to have all of the basic supplies in one simple package. Once you're finished your moth, you can mount her right away on your wall using the European push pins included. This is an optional material kit.
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LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO TURN A FLAT SHEET OF PAPER INTO A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MASTERPIECE!

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FAQ

  • What type of tools & materials do you use in this course?

    I specifically use rice paper (or Kozo/Kozuko paper) in this course and I share an Amazon link of the specific brand/type I use in the course. However, you can also buy rice paper (any Asian paper) at many art stores. Also, I use a printer to print the outline of the moth onto the rice paper, so you'll need the use of a printer (preferably with colour). I do use a small bit of white crepe paper, but it's not entirely necessary. You'll need 30 and 26 (or similar weight) gauge wire, preferably wrapped in white paper, and these can be bought via Amazon or floral/baking supply wholesalers. Lastly, I use extra fine merino wool (19 microns) in a natural white and a burgundy/wine colour. I use wool top, but wool roving would work too. My favourite suppliers are listed in the Supplies booklet. I am offering a limited number of MATERIAL KITS for this course.

  • Do you offer a Material Kit for this course?

    Yes I am offering a very limited number of Material Kits during the pre-sale period. I will not be making more Kits once they are sold out. You can buy the Material Kits here: https://www.jessiechui.com/workshop-books-and-kits-shop/p/luna-moth-material-kit

  • When does the course start and finish?

    This course starts on Wednesday October 2, 2024 and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    The short answer - Forever. The long answer - You’ll have access to the course videos and content forever as long as Crafted to Bloom exists, even if the online course platform changes.

  • Do you offer any refunds or guarantees?

    Unfortunately, due to the nature of digital products, I cannot offer a refund. That said, I just know that you'll learn something! I design every one of my online course so that I can share new and fresh techniques with you. I hate repeating myself.

  • I’ve never tried making moth sculptures. Is this for me?

    Before I tried making a moth, I actually had a real fear of them! But I realized that conquering that fear would help me better understand their unique place in this world - and my own. Now I love making them because I've been able to streamline the process. There is no templating as I have already made the outlines for you. Plus, when I'm finished my moth, I can simply hang them on my wall to remind me of the journey making them.

  • I've made moth sculptures before. Would I still benefit from this course?

    For sure! I bet you your moth doesn't look like mine. I think you'll find it invaluable to see how I got from a flat sheet of paper to a full moth sculpture. Feel free to pick and choose which ones of my techniques speak to you and which do not.

  • Can I sell the moth sculpture I make from this online course?

    Yes, you’re welcome to make this Luna Moth and sell it. However, I encourage you to make it your own by making a few changes to the Outline Template and to the overall "look" of the moth. Also, if someone, like a customer, asks you how you learned to make the moth, I ask that you acknowledge that you learned it from me and give credit where it is due.

  • Can I teach this moth to other people?

    If you know someone who would like to learn how to make this Luna Moth sculpture, I would ask you to encourage them to sign up for this course. Please do not share the access information with third parties. You paid for access to it, and so should they. I’ve put in a lot of effort to designing this course and the intellectual property connected to this course, the materials, and the techniques are mine. Similarly, you are absolutely not permitted to teach this moth sculpture for monetary gain without expressed written permission from me. If you are interested in re-teaching this course I do offer licensing options. Read more about this in the Terms & Conditions page: https://www.craftedtobloom.com/terms-and-conditions

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