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Published: 2018-01-25 09:35:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 17535; Favourites: 749; Downloads: 18
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I apologize for the poor quality photo, but this is the best angle I could get, and my phone has run out of storage!When I was very little (around 5-7 years old), I really wanted a baby Simba toy in a position like this. But at the time, no such plush existed, the only ones that came close were the retro infant Simba plushes with the weird feet (none of which I owned). So, near 20 years later and given my new love for making soft sculptures, I decided to treat my inner child with something more personal, and here he is! Baby Simba!
He's made out of wire, pipe cleaners, roving and colored wool using a craft technique known as 'needle felting', a very easy and fun craft to do. He looks kind of big in the picture, but he's only slightly bigger than a Coke can. I've been working on him since early June last year, I procrastinated on him for so long because I was afraid of messing it up, as a lot of traditional artists and sculptors can relate to; I'm sure.
I'm definitely proud of this one! My absolute favorite of my needle felt creations!
I would recommend this craft if you're looking for something new to try, but perhaps not for the clumsy type (sharp needle involved). If you want to know more about this process, you can see this YouTube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU6tih…
Or if you want to learn based on how I personally developed the skill, you can check out this person (especially if you want to learn how to make realistic animals): www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRNO8M…
THIS SCULPTURE IS NOT FOR SALE.
Next to be felted: Nuka (head bust)!
Simba (c) Disney
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When you finished him, did you lift him up like in the movie ? XD
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h...
how the hell do you manage such beauty????
I mean
I honestly haven't even been able to make decent BOOKMARKS until now(And this is coming from someone who has tried to make plushies for years and has been drawing since Pre-K)
I just???????
How are you so amazing???????
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I have been noticed. The deviantart gods shine down upon me!
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omg this is beyond adorable! I'm so happy to hear you picked up needle felting and make yourself a lil toy you wanted as a child, it makes me smile <3
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Oh wow, these needle felted sculptures you do are amazing!
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I'm absolutely gobsmacked by this, he's so cute! Is he somewhat fragile, or can he stand up to handling?
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Thanks!
He's somewhere in the middle. He can't take TOO much handling, but he won't break or anything. He's very soft, whereas well done needle felts are supposed to be solid. So the wool is kinda loose compared to how he should be. I take it upon myself to have him as a display, not a toy.
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This is beyond amazing.
Far better than most official plush toys out there!
So incredibly adorable.
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Oh, that's baby Simba?!
How CUTE!!!
I was mistaken', thinking that is baby Kiara, looking like this. [Link]
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Glad I wasn't the only one who thought that too, at first glance!
But it's beyond adorable either way ~
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A masterpiece! I wish I could make it, but all I've sewn through the years is a small picture of the Eiffel Tower. Truly one of my favorite DIY plushies!
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I will be setting up commissions soon, but as of now; NOT for needle felted sculptures.
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That looks like an official plush wow ! That's amazing.
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WHAT, WHY DO I DONT HAVE THIS ;-----------------------------------;
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NEEDLE FELTED?! It looks so good. You are really talented!
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You did a terrific job on him, I can see why you'd be so proud of this sculpture.
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