Foray into Felting: Claire the Hare

My second felting attempt, this time an arctic hare scratching herself. The eyes are glued black cabochon beads, the whiskers were kindly donated (naturally-shed) from my kitty and doggy, and there is hand-stitched detailing in all the crevices for added contrast. Wool was wrapped over an aluminium wire skeleton and felted down; WIP shots are in my FA scraps. This took me a few months to make, and was a Christmas gift for my mom-in-law. Will post some outdoor pics of Claire soon. (Note: the paws of arctic hares are brownish on the undersides, and of course, have no pawpads.) :)

Refs used:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27346140@N04/5583286926/sizes/o/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27346140@N04/5582700499/sizes/o/in/photostream/

http://www.paprikashop.co.uk/bronze-hare-ornaments/scratching-hare-bronze-ornament

http://www.katedenton.com/Scratching%20Hare.htm

Submission Information

Views:: 745
Comments:: 20
Favorites:: 28
Rating:: General
Category:: Visual / Crafts / Jewelry

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CatnelD on December 25, 2013 at 23:27:50 UTC

nicely done. Love it.
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  Swandog on December 26, 2013 at 14:34:30 UTC
  
  Thank you! :D
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Velantian on December 25, 2013 at 23:32:22 UTC

Wow, nice detail!
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  Swandog on December 26, 2013 at 14:34:17 UTC
  
  Thanks! :)
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TristanAlexander on December 26, 2013 at 00:21:15 UTC

Very nice, how big is this? I am still looking for someone to make a small 6 to 8 inch ferret for my husband.
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  Swandog on December 26, 2013 at 14:33:09 UTC
  
  She's about 4" high and long. I can go bigger (the ermine was taller). :)
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Sparkyopteryx on December 26, 2013 at 03:38:10 UTC

Fun fact: Hare Clare was one of my nicknames in high school. In all seriousness though, she is adorable and the organic whiskers are a great touch.
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  Swandog on December 26, 2013 at 14:34:06 UTC
  
  Aww, thanks! I love the name Clare/Claire, but I also wanted her name to rhyme with hare. :D
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    Sparkyopteryx on December 27, 2013 at 23:14:14 UTC
    
    Yeah I actually like my name too; it's alright, I think it's a great name for a hare. XD I just thought it was one of those hilarious coincidences is all!
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KerstinOrion on December 26, 2013 at 03:51:32 UTC

I especially love the shaping around the eyes; that had to be so hard to get just right!
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  Swandog on December 26, 2013 at 14:33:26 UTC
  
  Thank you, and it was! XD
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Dyre on December 26, 2013 at 18:27:54 UTC

Stunning details! She's an adorable rabbit. =)
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Jillian on January 17, 2014 at 06:50:11 UTC

This is so incredibly beautiful!! I really appreciate how you did the feet, and what a great lil bun mouth!
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foxfairy on January 17, 2014 at 16:56:44 UTC

This is adorable, I really love the feet!!
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Jye on January 18, 2014 at 02:10:33 UTC

This is an amazing second attempt at felting. I've never gotten truly into it (just messed around with it a bit at a workshop), but I can still tell that this took a lot of time and work. Your proportions are spot on, and this looks wonderfully realistic, and I love the attention to detail, especially around the face. Keep up the good work!
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zuckerdachs on January 18, 2014 at 22:45:03 UTC

Ffff so much cute bunny chub. <3
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AtomicMothy on January 19, 2014 at 01:59:33 UTC

Wow! This is absolutely beautifully done!
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Ransom on January 19, 2014 at 11:46:07 UTC

Good job!
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Hush-A-Bye on January 19, 2014 at 12:02:03 UTC

This is one of the best felts Ive seen <3 and it might seem odd but i love the muzzle/nose/mouth on this, I'd die if you made a rat felt with this amount of skill.
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Sammacha on February 9, 2014 at 01:22:21 UTC

Aww she is adorable. Great job I'm sure it will be loved!

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Foray into Felting: Claire the Hare by Swandog