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Something I've been working on since May. I love octopi! And the blue-ringed is so beautiful! I wanted to make a tribute to this amazing animal and it turns out that needle-felting is perfect for making octopi! :D

Needle-felted wool (I dyed the yellow wool and the light blue wool myself) over pipe-cleaner structure so it can move in almost all the ways an octopus can! Eyes are paper clay. From one outstretched arm to another, it has a diameter of about 11 inches; and its height is about 7 inches when not standing on its arms.

**:flowerpot:**
Want an octopus for yourself? I am willing, no, eager to make these on commission!

Here is the listing on Etsy for detailed info: [link]

The price, considering the time it takes to do the details, would range from $120-$150 depending on what kind of coloration is requested. An orange or more uniform-colored octopus takes less time than a ringed or patterned octopus, though they're not as fun.

Note me and we can discuss it.
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EDIT: OMG! :faint: A DD! Thank you, thank you, thank you! :heart: I will try to respond to all the comments and love but it might take a while so bear with me, please. I still can't believe it...
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The suggester said: "Quite simply Blue-ringed Octopus by ~DragonBehin is the best felt-plushy I've ever seen (and I've seen some pretty fantastic ones), the detail is incredible and I don't even want to imagine how the suckers were made. I clicked on the thumbnail expecting a typical octopus plushy (there seems to be a trend going on the moment) and was completely blown away." ( Suggested by ~Sarahorsomeone and Featured by `MyntKat )
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*Katana-the-Cat May 8, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Not the kind I'd go for, but you've done it really well! :meow:
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~Bittythings Apr 1, 2012   General Artist
Oh wow, the detail on this is just gorgeous! And so anatomically correct too.
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*LadyViridis Dec 29, 2011  Professional General Artist
Amazing!
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~Ammonite-Amy Oct 31, 2011
Beautiful. :)
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~Kanti-Kane May 13, 2011
Awww! It's so adorable. I love it!!
<3 Great work and amazing detail!
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Mood: Love ~FranciSkellington Feb 25, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Absolutely gorgeous! I want!
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~EmilysArtistry Feb 14, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
I've seen this guy on Etsy... so beautiful! Wish I could have him :meow:
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*ANIMAfelis Feb 4, 2011  Professional General Artist
OMG!!!!!!
I absolutely love it!!!!!!!
:+fav: :wow:
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*Mrkd4Life Jan 24, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Love this. You are very talented. :boogie:
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~svenmarie Jan 7, 2011
This is just perfect! Allll those rings and suckers and colours! It's astounding! I love the shape of its head, and the eyes, and the fact that you made it sooo life-like (even gave it these breathing tubes I don't know the english name of)! :+favlove:
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