So, the Husband found a spider packed in a box of inventory for the store he works at. From what I can tell, it's a giant crab spider, or huntsman spider. It's butt and a couple legs had fallen off, but I was able to reassemble it to the best of my ability. It is approximately 4" wide, from furthest tip to tip.
I coated it in UV resin, (which is awesome and fun and I'm really going to have to get more so I can master working with it) while positioning the legs.
When it's completely done, I'll turn it into a necklace.
I need to trim up the excess resin, maybe add something shiny. I'm leaning towards using ribbon instead of chain, but that may change. Chain may be closer to a spiderweb look, but I like how ribbon works as a necklace.
This is a real spider, procured as ethically as possible. I don't kill creatures for my art. If I see an insect or other critter already dead, I'll use it. This one was found already dead, unfortunately shipped with merchandise from unknown lands. I'm hoping it will find its way into someone's life who will love and appreciate the beauty (and creepiness) of this big-ass arachnid.