It has been a while since I have done this type of post, so I am glad to be putting this one up. I like to show the process so those learning or interested in felting can see how I get from start to completed doll. I have started a project I have put off for a wee while and am glad to finally be working on it.
The gryphon is a mythical beast that has the body of a lion and head and wings of an eagle. I've been wanting to tackle this but it always gets put to the back burner. No excuses now...here we go!
As I do with larger pieces, I started with a wire armature. Getting the body shape and proportions down are key.
Next, I flesh out the body with a core of washed wool. This is firmly felted.
The body shape is where I want it to be. Now I add colour and detail.
So far in the right direction. I broke the tail...pipecleaners do not make good armature material as they are a bit flimsy. I have reinforced the tail with 22 gauge wire and will add an additional tail piece once the body is completed.
Here are the wings I will be using for the gryphon. They are premade wings that I have modified to suit my purpose. I used them to define the proportions of the gryphon.
More to come! I hope to have it completed in the next 2 weeks. Keep checking back for updates...
xo
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