Thursday, March 8, 2018

Little piglet


A little 1:12 scale piglet, hand carved wood, painted, then hair was applied.


The hair was a challenge because on pigs, it is quite thin, and I had to make it so the pink skin showed through, but still cover the glue from the section underneath- the previous "shingle".


But it's always fun to teach myself new things, learn and figure out new techniques  :)



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16 comments:

  1. Hello Linda,
    He is perfect. How lifelike and how sweet he looks.
    Big hug
    Giac

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    1. Thank you Giac, I really appreciate your comments :)

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  2. Aww...what a little sweetie!. Love his coloring.

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    1. Thank you! hHis pink skin needed to show through, not really visible in the photos, better in person---

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  3. He's gorgeous Linda. I remember the first time I pet a pig, the farmer told me they suffer sun burn because of the thin fur and pink skin. I was surprised how it felt, but it was the sweetest thing. Stood for ages while I scratched it's chin 😀 love the expression on your creation

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    1. Hi Pepper,
      Thanks! We had pigs at the farm and with Ohio winters I wondered more how they keep warm! I put lots of hay in the pen. In summer they wallowed in mud to keep cool--

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  5. I love piglets,in any form,but in miniature they are adorable. May I ask what kind of wood you use to carve?
    Margot

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  6. Too cute! Your work is impeccable! :D

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