Crawfish Boil – Louisiana Tradition Captured
A table set for gathering and joy
This striking wall sculpture transforms a familiar Louisiana crawfish boil into art. Real taxidermy crawfish, hand-sculpted polymer clay corn, potatoes, garlic, lemons, and spices rest on a traditional checkered tablecloth and newspaper (featuring a miniature Times-Picayune with Jazz Fest reference). The entire scene is encased in three gallons of crystal-clear epoxy and hung from an authentic handmade copper-wired crawfish net. A joyful celebration of family, food, and culture.
The piece was inspired by the lively gatherings that define Louisiana life — the newspaper, the spices, the laughter around a table covered in crawfish. It captures the sensory memory of those moments in a permanent, artistic form.
Materials: Real taxidermy crawfish, polymer clay vegetables and spices, checkered tablecloth, newspaper print, crystal-clear epoxy, copper-wired crawfish net hanger.
Dimensions: 18 1/4” round x 3” deep epoxied large circular wall piece. Total hanging height with hardware (copper wire and net), measures 35” high X 25” wide. Weight of total piece 24.5 lbs.
Price: $3,650.
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Location: Louisiana, USA
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Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. The completed mixed-media masterpiece is displayed hanging in a decorative woven crab net and set onto a blue gingham tablecloth. Hand-sculpted polymer clay crawfish, corn, lemons, garlic and napkin, together with the crawfish, are arranged onto a printed newspaper and are beautifully preserved under crystal-clear epoxy, evoking the festive spirit of a traditional Louisiana backyard boil.
Detailed view of the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young. Realistic red taxidermy crawfish and hand-sculpted polymer clay elements rest on authentic newspaper printed inside of the epoxy pour that seals and protects every detail.
Side profile of the brass and copper hardware on the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young. The thick, glossy epoxy layer creates a glass-like depth over the hand-sculpted polymer clay crawfish, corn, lemons, and newspaper texture, highlighting the dimensional quality and durable finish of this Louisiana-inspired piece.
Studio process shot for the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young. Hand-sculpted polymer clay corn on the cob, sliced lemons, and garlic are carefully arranged on aluminum foil, preparing the vibrant Louisiana boil scene for embedding in clear epoxy resin.
Process detail showing real taxidermy crawfish arranged for the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young. The bright red crawfish will be positioned with precision before the multi-gallon epoxy pour that will preserve the authentic colors and textures of a classic Cajun feast.
Prearranged placement of the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young featuring a generous spread of red taxidermy crawfish, golden corn, lemons, garlic, and potatoes on blue gingham cloth and printed newspaper. The entire scene will be sealed under thick, crystal-clear epoxy, creating a durable and lifelike representation of Louisiana hospitality.
Studio assembly view of the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young. Sections of the full boil spread — taxidermy crawfish, hand-sculpted corn, lemons, and printed newspaper — is arranged on the work surface with tools visible, illustrating the meticulous weeks-long process leading to the final epoxy encapsulation.
Intimate close-up of three realistic red taxidermy crawfish in the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young. Detailed claws and shell texture rest on authentic printed newspaper, preserved forever under the glossy clear epoxy layer that adds depth and protection.
Hands presenting the side view of the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young. The glossy epoxy surface beautifully showcases the vibrant red crawfish, corn, and lemons, demonstrating the studio’s craftsmanship in transforming traditional Louisiana boil elements into a lasting wall art piece.
Mark Thomas Young of Art Illusions by Young carefully working on the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art in the Folsom, Louisiana studio. The artist sands and finishes the crystal-clear epoxy over the arranged taxidermy crawfish and hand-sculpted polymer clay elements, capturing one of the final labor-intensive steps in creating this dimensional masterpiece.
Detailed process shot showing a hand detail sanding the surface of the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young. This careful detailing step will provide and excellent final glossy finish.
One of the many steps in the sanding process required to complete the extraordinary gloss finish on the Crawfish Boil Epoxy Wall Art by Art Illusions by Young displayed on an outdoor workbench. Real taxidermy crawfish, hand-sculpted polymer clay corn, lemons, potatoes, and newspaper texture are beautifully encased in multiple gallons of clear epoxy.