Cicada Wing - suncatcher

Did you ever marvel at cicadas in the garden when you were younger? I always thought they were magical – with wings that were both see-through and also rainbow-coloured at the same time!


This eye-catching sun-catcher features an outer wing from the White Drummer Ciacada and shedding from the belly of an Australian Diamond Python (both locally sourced in an ethical manner).


The double-sided triangle bevel measures 8cm x 4cm at its widest points and catches the light beautifully - it looks as though the wing is fluttering as it spins, and the double-sided cabochon drops are 1.5cm and 1cm in diameter. Having all three elements be double-sided means that there isn't a 'front' or 'back' for this piece, so no matter which side you look at you'll be enjoying its 'best' side! And as you can see in the pictures, the bevel creates subtle yet stunning light refractions - adding to the rainbow-like quality of the wing itself.


Fun fact: I carefully reclaimed the bevels by hand from an old leadlight door, so this piece is also helping to keep glass and old lead away from landfill!