Insect Queen Crown

[helenwinfield]

So I'm brainstorming designs for an insect queen character. Of course, she needs a crown worthy of her status. Recommendations? Or beads for crown?

Comments

[clevermanka]

If it's not too cliche, perhaps some beetle wings?

[helenwinfield]

Possibly, but this is the competition:
https://www.google.com/search?q=beetle+parure&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS631US631&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiks6638_nTAhVW9mMKHSZeC_0QsAQIJQ&biw=1904&bih=1051

and I'm already thinking about picking up the colors with nail polish and facial markings.

[clevermanka]

That Ellen Terry beetlewing dress pictured in the second page of the search is exactly what I was thinking of! God, that's an incredible piece. I would love to see it in person.

[helenwinfield]

It is gorgeous!