Every other piece we make shows part of your pet. This one gives you all of them — the whole animal, standing or sitting, in three dimensions, worked entirely from wool.
What it is
A free-standing sculpture, needled by hand from merino fibre over a wire and foam armature so it holds a real posture rather than standing stiffly. The sit, the tilt of the head, the way the weight rests on the front paws, the direction the coat falls — all of it is built up and taken back down until it matches your photographs.
It is our most demanding piece and the one we make fewest of. There is no shortcut: the coat alone can be several thousand needle strokes.
Why it takes the longest
- The whole animal, not the face. Legs, paws, tail, chest and back all have to be shaped and balanced so the piece stands convincingly.
- A real armature. The sculpture holds a pose because of what is inside it, not because it leans on something.
- Coat by coat. Long or double coats are layered in the direction the fur grows, which is where the likeness actually comes from.
- Colour worked in, not painted on. Merino in every shade, blended by hand as the piece goes.
| Size | Where it suits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small · 5 inch | a desk, a bedside table | $749 |
| Medium · 8 inch | a shelf or a bookcase | $1,149 |
| Large · 12 inch | a mantelpiece, a hall table | $1,690 |
Making it
Two rounds of changes are free, and we photograph the finished sculpture from several angles before it goes anywhere. Making takes six to fourteen weeks — longer than anything else in the studio, because this is the piece that cannot be rushed at all.
Questions
Will it stand up on its own?
Yes. Every full-body piece is built over an internal armature and balanced before it leaves the studio.
Can it be a pet that has passed away?
Yes, and many are. Send the photographs you have, however old or faded, and we will tell you what we can work from.
Can you match a particular pose?
Usually. Send the photograph of the pose you want and we will confirm before making starts. The pose is fixed once work begins, because the armature is built around it.
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