Quiet Uses Butterfly Preservation

04/12/2023

Thank you all for another successful year at the Have Yourself A Gothic Little Christmas market! I plan to be back in 2024.

As always I will continue to take commissions. I have fresh stock on the way, some new, some old. I also have some mounts left from the show which I will post for sale in the coming days.

Thank you so much for the support, it really warms my heart that you love my work 🖤🖤🖤

03/12/2023

Come check out the Have Yourself A Gothic Little Christmas market at the Maritime Hall of the Halifax forum! We’re here from 10-4!

22/05/2023

Was feeling creative today; mounted this lovely Orchard Swallowtail from New Guinea ☺️🖤🖤🖤

05/12/2022

Thank you to all who came out to the Have Yourself a Gothic Little Christmas!

It was a smashing success; all but 7 pieces of the entire collection have sold! As a result, Quiet Uses will regretfully have to withdraw from the Yuletide Gifting and Craft Faire to re-stock inventory, but there will be loads of other fascinating vendors to see!

I am absolutely blown away and thankful that so many of you love my art. I will be back at the markets in the new year, so keep your eyes peeled for updates. Commissions still accepted as always!

Enjoy your holidays,

-Sav 🖤🖤🖤

23/11/2022

Quiet Uses will be at Have Yourself A Gothic Little Christmas December 3rd and 4th at the Halifax Forum!

I’m working away on a variety of new mounts, including this lovely Birdwing from Papua New Guinea. Stop by the market to find this mount as well as a large selection of exotic, ethically sourced specimens to add to your oddity collection!

18/11/2022

Quiet Uses will be at the 11th annual Gothic Christmas Market December 3rd and 4th, hosted in the Maritime Hall of the Halifax Forum. Come check it out!!!

WE'RE BACK!!!! Get ready for some really fun shopping with unique goods and awesome vendors!
Saturday Dec 3rd and Sun Dec 4th, at the usual place!
Maritime Hall- Halifax Forum

30/12/2021

Presenting the male and female Flower Chafer duo (Mecynorhina torquata immaculicollis) from Central Africa.

Mounted in a 10 x 10 shadow box upon on a rose gold high-gloss mirrored background to provide muli-dimensional perspective.

This mount is available: $280.00

22/11/2021

The Holiday rush has begun!

I will be placing an order with my supplier this week for any special requests for custom mounts; if you wish to be included, please DM me or e-mail me at [email protected] with the quantity and species of your choice.

Unsure of what you'd like? DM or e-mail me with you favorite color choices and size preference and I can send you some suggestions!

This will be the last order until after the Holidays; don't miss out!!!

***Please note that custom requests will require a non-refundable 20.00 deposit which will be applied towards the final total your piece.***

15/11/2021

The magnificent Blue Morpho, displayed in this custom mount showing dorsal and ventral sides 🖤🖤🖤

15/11/2021

A beautiful custom Monarch, first request I’ve had for these lovelies 🖤🖤🖤

13/09/2021

Merry spoopy season from Quiet Uses, my absolute favorite time of year!

Grab this 3D resin skull with the magnificent Giant Owl butterfly for your next oddity decor pieces before it's gone 🖤🖤🖤

29/01/2021

Welcome to Quiet Uses, a Halifax-based creator featuring original butterfly and moth taxidermy.

If you wish to place a custom order you can send your requests via direct message or by e-mail at [email protected]. Unsure of what species you'd like? We can easily work together to figure out a mount that best suits your interests!

If you require your custom piece by a specific date, your order should be placed at least one month in advance for local orders. Custom orders requiring shipping should be placed at least two months in advance to accommodate any potential shipping delays. Tracking and insurance are encouraged.

***PLEASE NOTE*** All insects offered are ethically and sustainably sourced, then legally imported into Canada. These specimens are farmed and collected under government permission specific to their country of origin, then exported with licenses and permits where required. Managed by wildlife authorities, this encourages ecologically healthy practices to ensure species survival and renewable resources, while allowing us to enjoy nature's beauty without impacting populations and ecosystems worldwide. ***

27/12/2020

Now that Christmas is over I can finally start sharing some of my client creations without spoiling any surprises. This is custom piece for my partner that they requested a few months ago (a little jealous it wasn’t my idea).

Sketched with graphite/colored pencil.

12/12/2020

Look familiar? This is the famed Death’s-head Hawkmoth, mostly known for its appearance in the film ‘Silence of the Lambs.’ Easily identifiable by the skull-like markings of it's thorax.

I had to search high and low to find these specimens, and now currently have four available. I don’t expect I will be able to find more any time soon (despite my best efforts), so you better get your name in while you can! Limit one specimen per client.

03/12/2020

Sending these lovely pieces out into the wild. Butterfly mounts make beautiful and unconventional gifts for that special person in your life. It’s not too late to order a custom mount for Christmas! DM for commissions.

Apologies for being MIA lately; I’ve been working away on custom orders for Christmas! I will post more work after the holiday to avoid potentially spoiling any surprises. I will also be putting together more original pieces up for sale once the customs are complete.

Thank you again for your continued support 🖤🖤🖤

09/11/2020

I have eight left of these absolutely gorgeous male Caligo (Giant Owl Butterfly). Native to South America.

Frame is 6 x 8. The background, frame color, and frame embellishments are 100% customizable.

DM for details and custom orders!

25/10/2020

***AVAILABLE***

Top: Female Euploea mulciber semperi, aka Striped Crow Butterfly (Mindoro, Philippines).

Bottom: Nepheronia argia mhondana, aka the Large Vagrant (Tanzania)

Frame is 7 x 7

$85.00 plus shipping, if required. Free delivery in HRM.

14/10/2020

***AVAILABLE***

Two male Panacea prola, aka the Red Flasher, mounted on both dorsal and ventral sides to show off those gorgeous colors. Native to the Peruvian Andes.

Frame is 6 x 8.

$80.00 plus shipping, if required. Free delivery in HRM.

09/10/2020

***SOLD***

A beautiful complimentary color mix featuring the gorgeous Papilio ulysses ulysses aka the Mountain Blue Butterfly.

Frame is 10 x 10

$95.00 plus shipping, if required. Free delivery in HRM.

07/10/2020

Caligo eurilochus livius aka the Giant Owl Butterrly. Native to South America. One of my absolute favorites!!

Frame is 7 x 12

07/10/2020

The stunning Papilio maackii maackii, male and female pair in summer form. Native to China.

Frame is 9 x 9

$100.00 plus shipping, if required. Free delivery in HRM.

07/10/2020

“Spoopy Peru Mix.” Offering festive orange and black in the spirit of my favorite time of year. Happy Halloween!

Frame is 7 x 7

$70.00 plus shipping, if required. Free delivery in HRM.

07/10/2020

Troides oblongomaculata aka the Obling-spotted Birdwing. Native to Indonesia.

Frame is 9 x 11. Specimen is approximately 11 cm tall.

$95.00 plus shipping, if required. Free delivery in HRM.

07/10/2020

***SOLD***

Peru species mix, gradient neutrals.

Frame is 6 x 8

$75.00 plus shipping, if required. Free delivery within HRM.

07/10/2020

“Butterflies of Peru.” Starring the gorgeously iridescent Morpho menelaus zischkai, named one of the worlds most beautiful butterflies.

Frame is 10 X 10

$100.00 plus shipping, if required. Free delivery within HRM.

29/09/2020

Hey friends,

Please follow me on Instagram and spread the word ☺️☺️☺️

Thank you all for your continued support and interest in my work. You’re the best ❤️