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A commissioned pet cat named Finn. He is such a gorgeous cat in person (small photo in upper left: look at those eyes!!) which made it extremely intimidating working on the felted version. I am still somewhat dissatisfied, but after months of working on it and one failed version already cast on the recycle heap, I feel I must declare this my best at this point.

He is made with angora roving so he is extremely soft. The cat is in fact a Turkish Angora, so I thought it would be fitting (though the angora roving is from rabbits). This is the first time I've ever tried to make the whole body long-furred -- wow that is hard! Plus, the angora was so soft and slippery it required extra poking and at the same time felted whenever I touched it so I had to proceed in a very calculated manner, like furring the belly, then the legs one at a time carefully, then the tail, then the sides ... all the while making sure I didn't rest him on his furred parts! :faint:

Okay, enough complaining. It was great to have a challenge and really strive with all my heart and soul to master a new technique with new materials. :D And now here he is! What do you guys think of him?

Needle felted angora over pipe cleaner so he can be posed (I like the photo of him on his back all playful :aww: but he can sit up and stand too) with plastic eyes. The pink parts are regular wool and not nearly as soft. He is about 8.5 in. long including his tail when he's stretched on his back.

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~chika365 Apr 27, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Do you know if raw wool is available at Hobbylobby or Michael's, or some other store? I really would like to avoid ordering online if possible.
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~FamiliarOddlings Apr 27, 2013  Professional General Artist
I'm not sure... I've never seen raw wool (undyed) at Michael's or places like that, but I've seen it in some small local yarn shops. I haven't been to Hobbylobby. Michael's stock changes from location to location, so it's possible it could be where I've never personally seen it.

Wish I could help more. Good luck!
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~chika365 Apr 28, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Ok, thanks so much!!
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Mood: Amazed ~sheenamontane Apr 6, 2013  New member Professional General Artist
I know how hard this must have been, and you did a great job!
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Mood: Love ~DameSilu Apr 5, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
O.o Oh my Goth ! He is so realistic ! =D
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=Nameda Feb 11, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
you have been featured here: [link] have a look and see if you find some new faves there and if you like please fave the journal too so everyone of those featured gets more exposure :)
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~FamiliarOddlings Feb 11, 2013  Professional General Artist
Thank you! Fabulous feature! :heart:
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=Nameda Feb 11, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
its a pleasure dont forget to fave the journal
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~demetyoubi Feb 4, 2013
so cute!!
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~FamiliarOddlings Feb 11, 2013  Professional General Artist
Thank you! :)
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