Warped pentagon, peyote panels connected with herringbone which folds to create wings and tale of the shaped butterfly. Followed tutorial by Joy Davison (Jay Dee), Screamin' Squirrel designs: https://screaminsquirrel.wordpress.com/
I modified the design by adding a body to the butterfly.
Materials used:
Miyuki Delicas
DB 310 - Black Matte
DB0777 - Pumpkin Matte
DB 202 - White Pearl AB
DB 742 - Matte Topaz
DB 779 - Matte Trans Salmon
DB 2171 - Butterscotch Matte, S/L, Duracoat
DB 651 - Opaque Squash
15/0 Miyuki black opaque for antennae
I added the body to the butterfly, pattern had just one bead for a head. see photo below of 1st butterfly I did.
Jet / Black
4mm FirePolish head
Bi-Bo 2 hole bead thorax
16mm Dagger for abdomen
15/0 Toho seed bead antennae tips
Fireline 4# Crystal
Can be used as an ornament, plant buddy, or adapted for a pendant/brooch.