12 3/8" Monarch Chrysalis Sculpture, Hand-Crafted hotsell paper mache and acrylic.

NOTE: Because of high demand for my sculptures right now, the waiting time for delivery is 5 weeks.

The distinctive monarch butterfly chrysalis rendered as a large (12 3/8" tall) sculpture of that magical phase it's life cycle. Perfect for a classroom demonstration or as a conversation piece in your home.
Made from paper mache over sculpted foam, painted delicate green with acrylic and detailed with metallic gold spots, and finished off with layers of glossy acrylic varnish. The cremaster of the chrysalis (the part it hangs from) is a disguised loop hook that can be attached to a hanger.

FOR HANGING: A swag hook comes included with this chrysalis that you can use to hang it from the ceiling. Other ideas to hang it are using an indoor flower hanger, which attaches to a hotsell wall, or a floor stand shepherd's hook.
You can find a variety of wall hangers on Amazon. Look for Indoor Plant Hooks.
For a really good floor stand shepherds hook, go to www.simplepleasures-bountifultreasures.com and look for the 24" Standing Shepard Hook. It sells for $12.95 and they will give you a 10% discount with the code MONARCH10


This is NOT a toy, but it is durable enough to be hand-held for teaching. I made my first chrysalis eight years ago, used it for at least 50 live programs, and it still is like new. It looks great when paired with one of my caterpillars or the whole life cycle, which you can find in my shop.
Suggested places: Nature Centers, schools, churches, children's rooms, or if you are a monarch enthusiast like me, anywhere in your home!
The chrysalis should be displayed indoors. It could be displayed in a covered porch, as long as it is out of the rain.