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Handcrafted taxidermy terrariums and oddity creations by @nikahoward.bsky.social‬ | all taxidermy sourced ethically

apothecult.etsy.com | instagram.com/apothecult

#taxidermy #terrarium #oddities #vultureculture #curio
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Apothecult @apothecult.bsky.social · May 13
Follow us on Instagram also so you don't miss out which maker's market/fairs we will be at next! 💜🦋
A business card design with a soft gradient background of purple blending into orange. The design features a white arched label with the word "APOTHECULT" curved across the top in uppercase serif font. Below, three orange stars of varying sizes shine above a detailed purple illustration of a moth. At the bottom of the label, in purple text, it reads "HANDCRAFTED ODDITIES" in a clean serif font. The overall aesthetic is mystical and handcrafted. The back side of a business card with a gradient background blending purple into orange. At the top, there's a detailed purple illustration of a moth surrounded by four orange starbursts. Below it, the text reads: "CREATED BY NIKA HOWARD" in uppercase serif font, followed by the smaller phrase "find us online." A centrally placed Instagram QR code in a purple-pink gradient leads to the account, with Instagram logos in each corner. At the bottom, the username "APOTHECULT" is written in purple text.
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AHHH OMG THEY'RE SO COOL TOGETHER!
dedchicken.bsky.social TheDedchicken @dedchicken.bsky.social · 1d
The growing bug altar in my office at the pest control company I work for. Thanks to @apothecult.bsky.social for the inspiration!!

#bugs #insects #art
December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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nikahoward.bsky.social
I'm going to be craft streaming this afternoon and starting a new project! Come hang out and let's chill (I might also have some drinky drinks 😇)

Going to start around 1ish most likely over on Twitch.tv/nika_howard

#craftstream #insectart #taxidermy #terrariums #curio #oddities
Photo of Nika holding an octagonal frame that is filled with dried flowers, a hanky, and four butterflies That she completed last stream on Monday.
December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
Took video/pictures of my falling teacup piece and I could cry how okay she turned out.

I'm still working on getting the listing up but she'll be available on Etsy (or message me) to adopt

Apothecult.etsy.com

#taxidermy #terrarium #curio #insectart #oddities #handmade #antique
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Okay, yesterday we finished up the terrarium that we've been working on stream and it looks so freaking good!!

Come join us on the next stream!! Twitch.tv/nika_howard

#curio #craft #streamer #taxidermy #insectart #vultureculture #oddities
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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working on getting this baby listed on etsy - I love it so much!! 👀 what do you think?!

#taxidermy #entomology #insectart #butterfly #crystal #curio #oddities #terrarium #fossil #handmade #taxidermyart
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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I cannot wait to get my Christmas tree up so i can take pictures of my new ornaments - they're gonna look so beautiful!!!

www.etsy.com/listing/4407...

(I lowkey think this might be my favourite one out of them all 😍)

#insectart #taxidermyart #terrarium #taxidermy #vultureculture #curio #oddities
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
Okay, yesterday we finished up the terrarium that we've been working on stream and it looks so freaking good!!

Come join us on the next stream!! Twitch.tv/nika_howard

#curio #craft #streamer #taxidermy #insectart #vultureculture #oddities
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
Goal for tomorrow is to get all the pictures taken I need to of the items to list on etsy so that I can share them with everyone!! I want to fill my lil shop and make it enjoyable to just look at 🥰

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A small decorative arrangement sits on a dark reflective surface next to an empty glass cloche. The arrangement features dried purple flowers, a dried rosebud, bright green moss, and two glossy iridescent beetle-like ornaments. The base is a round, ornate metal tray. The glass cloche is upright and slightly behind the display, as if meant to cover it
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
apothecult.bsky.social
I cannot say how much I appreciate the kind words yall!! 💕
musicalcurio.bsky.social Moni @musicalcurio.bsky.social · 3d
Yes, @apothecult.bsky.social sends out their beautiful work so carefully! Thanks so much @nikahoward.bsky.social !
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
apothecult.bsky.social
Keep an eye for the notification but I am thinking Friday for another craft stream! 🤗
nikahoward.bsky.social ✨Nika Howard✨ @nikahoward.bsky.social · 3d
Had a blast On another craft stream this afternoon and actually ended up finishing a piece! I am going to get some pictures of it and cannot wait to show you what we made!!
Selfie of Nika sitting at her table that is covered in crafting supplies smiling at the camera
December 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
CRAFT STREAM TODAY!!! I'm going to do a little craft stream after I finish up a few things so make sure you are following me on twitch so you know whenever I go live!

Twitch.tv/nika_howard

#taxidermy #craftstream #insectart #smallstreamer #twitch
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
Updated this terrarium and I am really liking how it ended up!! Still sad about the butterfly but this looks dope as hell!

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December 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
apothecult.bsky.social
finished up this one last night and now I need to put the cloche on top....pls send your creepiest thoughts my way so that I don't mess this one up 🙏🏼
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
The new bugs I grabbed yesterday are gonna be so freaking amazing to work with!! I can't wait for them to arrive 👀

#insectart #bugpinning #taxidermy #terrarium #curio #oddities #vultureculture
A dark-themed screen showing a vertical list of insect specimens with small thumbnail images and descriptive labels. Items include several butterflies and green weevil beetles. Examples of listed entries: Anaea xenocles “Westwood’s Leafwing” blue-black butterfly from Peru; Pachyrhynchus cruciatus green weevil beetle from the Philippines; Graphium sarpedon “Common Bluebottle” blue-black butterfly from Indonesia; Phoebis rurina “Tailed Sulphur” yellow-orange butterfly from Peru; Baeotus amazonicus “Amazon Beauty” blue-black butterfly from Peru; Pseudolycaena damo “Sky Blue Hairstreak” butterfly from Guatemala; Myscelia ethusa “Blue Wing” purple butterfly from Costa Rica; Paurogramma peristera pink-red-black butterfly from Peru.
November 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
I'm 3 sales away from 10 and I can't thank y'all enough!! I appreciate the love and support and that y'all like my lil crafts as much as I do 🖤
November 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!! if you are spending money why not on COOL BUG ART with @apothecult.bsky.social ?!

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#insectart #taxidermy #terrarium #entomology #taxidermyart #shopsmall #handmade #witchyart #oddities #curio
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
Got to sneak in a stream yesterday before travelling for the holidays and am LIVING for this piece!! 🤗

Chat helped make some very important insect choices that we'll be putting together and finishing up next week! 🦋

Make sure you're following me so you know when I go live on twitch.tv/nika_howard
Photo of a rectangular dark velvet background that has various green, blue, yellow flowers and Moss that is laying over an antique hanky that has flowers in the same colour
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
apothecult.bsky.social
I cannot wait to get my Christmas tree up so i can take pictures of my new ornaments - they're gonna look so beautiful!!!

www.etsy.com/listing/4407...

(I lowkey think this might be my favourite one out of them all 😍)

#insectart #taxidermyart #terrarium #taxidermy #vultureculture #curio #oddities
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
just a peaceful morning enjoying my iced coffee and blocking AI art accounts
a man in a blue shirt is drinking from a white cup .
Alt: a man in a blue shirt is drinking from a white cup .
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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everafterlife.bsky.social
This large curiosity locket features ethically sourced rattlesnake vertebrae, snake shed, clear quartz points, lichen and dried hydrangea. Comes on a long delicate stainless chain. Use code RITUAL10 for 10% off on my site, too!

#spookymarket #bsnm #queermarket #handmadejewelry #darkcottagecore
This large curiosity locket features ethically sourced rattlesnake vertebrae, snake shed, clear quartz points, lichen and dried hydrangea. This large curiosity locket features ethically sourced rattlesnake vertebrae, snake shed, clear quartz points, lichen and dried hydrangea.
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
apothecult.bsky.social
I just updated all the pictures on my items so they match on my etsy and it's so pretty 😍

if you haven't checked it out yet, I would love if you'd take a peek 👀

apothecult.etsy.com

🦋
#insectart #taxidermyart #taxidermy #terrarium #curio #oddities #vultureculture #shopsmall
A grid of twelve small taxidermy butterfly terrarium ornaments displayed under glass domes. Each ornament features a preserved butterfly posed among colorful dried moss, flowers, and plants. The designs vary in color palettes including blues, reds, purples, yellows, and neutrals. Most pieces rest on cork bases, and several have red hanging ribbons attached to the domes. Prices shown range from $15 to $40
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 AM
apothecult.bsky.social
Really jonesing for a craft stream but I have a nail appointment today and then will be playing D&D tonight. But definitely tomorrow I will be working on finishing this guy!

#taxidermy #terrarium #curio #insectart #taxidermyart #vultureculture #craftstream
Photo of a rectangular dark velvet background that has various green, blue, yellow flowers and Moss that is laying over an antique hanky that has flowers in the same colour
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
working on getting this baby listed on etsy - I love it so much!! 👀 what do you think?!

#taxidermy #entomology #insectart #butterfly #crystal #curio #oddities #terrarium #fossil #handmade #taxidermyart
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
I would love to find a taxidermied sleeping mouse to use in a terrarium. I have had an idea for a specific scene for over a year but have not been able to find the perfect mouse for it 👀

Any suggestions? (Must be ethically sourced)

#taxidermy #vultureculture #mouse #taxidermyart
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
apothecult.bsky.social
I just ordered some really amazing quail eggs and I can't wait to show them off in a terrarium 👀🤗
November 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM