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FamiliarOddlings — Parrot Griffin

Published: 2011-11-08 23:19:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 7436; Favourites: 237; Downloads: 78
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Description The last griffin I made was very pale so this time I decided to go for all out color! Also, I felt inspired by ~Carn-Dearg and all her parrot talk.

This guy is super friendly and cheerful, always ready for some fun. He is pretty hardy, too. Just make sure to feed him on time, 'cause he sure can raise a ruckus!

He's 8 inches long from tail to beak tip and 4 inches tall from toe to ear tip.

Needle felted wool over pipe cleaner with feathers and paper clay beak. The eyes are "stickers" used for fly fishing (awesome stuff!). The feathers are all my leftover feathers from other projects that kinda went together so there are a few minor flaws, like small holes and rough edges. That just adds to his personality, right?

For sale on my etsy shop, FamiliarOddlings, here:
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Comments: 58

FamiliarOddlings In reply to ??? [2013-05-31 15:23:33 +0000 UTC]

I use a hot glue gun and try to apply the glue in a very small droplet on each feather. I layer the feathers so the glue is not visible when I'm finished.

Thank you! I'm so pleased you like it! The beak was so much fun to do.

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bug-in-my-eye In reply to FamiliarOddlings [2013-05-31 22:48:03 +0000 UTC]

are you gluing the feathers to the felt with the hot glue? Sounds like it might not hold, but I will keep that in mind! I did some wings recently where I stuck them into the felt, then sort of felted the downy parts of the feathers into the felt. Seemed to work pretty well but took forever!

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to bug-in-my-eye [2013-06-01 00:19:07 +0000 UTC]

Yeah just gluing the feathers onto the felt. Where the layering gets thicker, the feathers are glued to themselves. I was surprised at how sturdy it is. Wow, felting the feathers in! That's probably really secure and fantastic looking! The hot glue is very quick though.

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MammaLion [2013-04-12 23:00:27 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Beautiful.

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to MammaLion [2013-05-31 15:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Tatujapa [2012-08-21 19:45:37 +0000 UTC]

LOL OO !!!!!!! INCRIBLE !!!!!!!

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Straasha-14 [2012-08-17 12:11:24 +0000 UTC]

so cuuuuuuuuute!! I love it *.*

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SoldierToger [2012-08-17 11:43:20 +0000 UTC]

Very cool!

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Minkymy [2012-05-25 02:34:07 +0000 UTC]

I wish I could do that.

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Jerseydays [2012-01-17 22:10:43 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! I visited your etsy shop. You are very talented!

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meihua [2011-12-22 00:42:48 +0000 UTC]

What a cool idea Love the beak and colorful feathers!

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audie80 [2011-12-16 11:20:18 +0000 UTC]

Great job !

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Takato14 [2011-12-08 17:47:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is amazingly intricate. Never seen a homemade plush that looks this good.

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to Takato14 [2011-12-08 20:58:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! There are many fantastic homemade dolls around dA. Have you seen this group, ? Take a look if you haven't already -- you will enjoy it!

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Takato14 In reply to FamiliarOddlings [2012-04-07 01:15:30 +0000 UTC]

I took your advice... best choice ive made in a while <3

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to Takato14 [2012-04-25 17:13:24 +0000 UTC]

Yay!

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PokeySmokes [2011-12-01 23:44:36 +0000 UTC]

This has to be your best work yet! I LOVE that beak - it really adds a lot of personality.

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to PokeySmokes [2011-12-02 18:55:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! The beak is my favorite part myself.

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LibertineM [2011-11-28 20:20:57 +0000 UTC]

You inspired me to get out my roving and needles. Kudos on a lovely design.

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to LibertineM [2011-11-30 21:33:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm so happy to have inspired you.

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amber-rose-creations [2011-11-16 15:54:43 +0000 UTC]

Another beautiful creation! I'm always in awwe of your talent and creativity!

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to amber-rose-creations [2011-11-19 00:17:27 +0000 UTC]

Oh gosh, thank you so much!

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KatCardy [2011-11-15 18:58:20 +0000 UTC]

beatifully done!! Lovely colours and character!

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to KatCardy [2011-11-19 00:17:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it and see "character" in it!

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NinaBolenArt [2011-11-11 01:44:26 +0000 UTC]

Awww! Love the mix of needle felted and feathers! Look great as always.

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to NinaBolenArt [2011-11-12 19:55:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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NinaBolenArt In reply to FamiliarOddlings [2011-11-13 01:30:27 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome

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ElreniaGreenleaf [2011-11-10 14:15:18 +0000 UTC]

Oooh, he's gorgeous! ^^

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to ElreniaGreenleaf [2011-11-12 19:55:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you like him!

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MagnaStorm [2011-11-10 11:32:50 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful! Very well done, I love his colors!

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to MagnaStorm [2011-11-12 19:55:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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fabular-mrfox [2011-11-10 03:29:51 +0000 UTC]

So can he raise and lower his wings? That's so cool!

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to fabular-mrfox [2011-11-12 19:56:47 +0000 UTC]

Yes, he can! You have to be a little careful with the wings, but it's fairly easy to pose them.

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FoamWoods [2011-11-09 23:57:28 +0000 UTC]

This is adorable, your creatures always have such personality and flare. I adore his little feather ears I wana pet them.

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to FoamWoods [2011-11-12 19:58:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! That is such a wonderful comment! The feather ears were kind of a last minute decision; surprisingly, I hadn't given the ears much thought until he was almost finished! He almost went earless, haha. I'm glad I put them on. ^_^

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BeeZee-Art [2011-11-09 19:24:42 +0000 UTC]

Well that is just cute. I love the beak.

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to BeeZee-Art [2011-11-12 19:58:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! The beak was so much fun to shape and then paint. I think I'll try more parrot-y beaks from now on.

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SKitFox [2011-11-09 11:00:31 +0000 UTC]

best. griffin. eva.

nuff said

:3

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to SKitFox [2011-11-09 19:21:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Skit!!!

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Magweno [2011-11-09 09:41:44 +0000 UTC]

He's SO beautiful and I love his colours and eclectic feathers! I wish I had one of these flying around in my aviary

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to Magweno [2011-11-09 19:25:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Maddy! Comments from you always brighten my day!

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Wood-Splitter-Lee [2011-11-09 04:46:19 +0000 UTC]

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to Wood-Splitter-Lee [2011-11-09 19:23:00 +0000 UTC]

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Kittychan2005 [2011-11-09 02:44:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to Kittychan2005 [2011-11-09 19:23:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Kittychan2005 In reply to FamiliarOddlings [2011-11-11 16:41:03 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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butterscotchEYES [2011-11-09 00:31:03 +0000 UTC]

He's gorgeous! I especially lovely the fluffy bits just above the feet, so cute!

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to butterscotchEYES [2011-11-09 19:23:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I almost didn't put the feather tufts above the feet, but decided to at the last minute. I'm glad I did!

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MarieBlack07 [2011-11-09 00:03:50 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Beautiful Colors

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FamiliarOddlings In reply to MarieBlack07 [2011-11-09 19:23:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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