fibre sculpting, needle felting
I acquired a beautiful ginger faux fur scarf, well I had to make some foxes. I also had some nice cream faux fur too so while I was making a mess with lots of fluff, I decided that I would also make a cream one too. It all begins with carefully cutting out lots of… Continue reading Foxes, faux fur
Another experiment, a baby Ostrich. Here he is patiently waiting for the rest of his plumage, merino fibres added a couple of strands at a time.. Just a little handful of baby bird, posable of course.
Amazing creatures fennec foxes, tiny, fast, such amazing ears and so photogenic. Their normal habitat is the Sahara desert Heres a picture of a real one. and a video from youtube of a young fennec fox, that helped me with the reference to make one. A base sketch of the shape to help with the… Continue reading The Fennec’s
The process of working out how to make those tiny fabric mini bears goes on... so many tiny parts to be sewn together ... They are fun though, frustrating yes, so much more to learn... especially those open close eyes. Tiny mouse bear (well he can make his mind up what he is. and of… Continue reading The Mini bears
Very popular critters are hedgehogs, ... the challenge to get some facial expressions
Oh dear, I keep making myself promises that I will organise myself and keep up with my postings, but I keep having senior moments... Err what was I going to write?... I forget... So I've just had a look at my list.. and crossed a couple of things off because I can't remember why I added… Continue reading Apology in advance
Just for fun, flying fishing penguin, inspired by an illustration by Lynn Adams go have a look (link to her website) or her flickr page
Quite a character is Boo, created as a crafts persons keepsake, needle felted over a wire armature for posing. Irene Irving © 2013 - 2014 (All rights reserved)
Another memorial commission for a lost pet, grey merino wool top. Needlefelted over a wire armature which allows for some gentle posing. Irene Irving © 2013 - 2014 (All rights reserved)
Willow ooak cat made from merino wool top, a memorial for a lost pet. Needle felted over a wire armature to allow for some gentle posing. Irene Irving © 2013 - 2014 (All rights reserved)
