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Published: 2012-08-14 01:53:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 7382; Favourites: 301; Downloads: 0
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Wool roving over pipe cleaner armature, air clay hooves and horn, glass bead eyes, August 2012. About 4" tall.My second attempt at needle felting (the first was a bumblebee, and will not make it to dA)! He is a little bit derpy, but I learned a lot from him -- like, don't use pipe cleaners on things with spindly little legs and tail. And that I should maybe acquire a couple of thimbles. You'll probably be seeing more of this type of thing from me. I think I like it.
Plus I have a boatload of roving still to use!
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A derpy bumble bee? Sounds insanely cute.
Also, love the unicorn.
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Adorable! I love the swirly mane. Those mossy pave-stones make for a nice element to pose it on.
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I'd use those bricks in every background if I could. 
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I know what you mean. Once I find something I can use as a backdrop for gaming minis, I have a tendency to over-use it rather than taking a chance with a bit of variety. At a glance at your other pictures, it looks like you don't have that problem, though.
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No, I've resisted revisiting the bricks again (yet) ... they're so tempting, though, with all that delicious fluffy moss! I'll be using them again soon, most likely.
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I like how you capture and convey the action n flow of this creature
pretty body, pretty mane
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He's posable, so he can prance and gambol all he likes.
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I love him!! <3 I'm trying my hand at needle felting too, I didnt realize how much hard work goes into the little projects! 0__0 Its taking me forever! lol and yes...i need a thimble. lol
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Maybe a couple of thimbles! I have small hands, so couldn't buy one that was comfortable and secure -- I ended up making three out of masking tape, for thumb, index and middle fingers. Those were the ones I stabbed the most when I hold the critters to get at weird spots. A few layers of tape is thick enough to stop the needle, and they're custom tailored.
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oh!! awesome idea! thanks, i never would have thought about that. i might try sports tape.
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I'm sure there's always room for improvement, but I think he's great as he is! Super cute, great proportions, and the mane and tail are awesome!
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I think all my creatures have a little bit of derp, but that's what makes them cute.
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AMAZING! This is so adorable and cute and absolutely well done. I'm so impressed! I do hope you take custom commissions?
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At some point I hope to, but I am still learning the way things behave with felting.
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I'll keep an eye out for it
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Thanks very much!
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