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Whidbey Woodland Creature

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I was recently on a trip to Whidbey Island in Washington state with my wife. We were standing on a pathway overlooking beautiful Puget Sound when we both heard a rustling in the bushes behind us. Then a tiny little voice yelled "MOVE!" We turn around and to our amazement found a small woodland creature admiring the view as we were. Apparently awe inspiring seascapes aren't lost on those shorter than two inches. Anyway, we got to talking and apparently he was on a three month journey to get down to the seashore (only about a 4 minute walk). My wife and I like to help where we can so we offered to give him a lift. He graciously accepted and we were on our way. The rest of the day was one of the best I've ever had. He told us countless stories about his family and how he was chosen from his clan to go catch their years allotment of fish, 436. I guess their laws aren't very strict. Anyway, we sat and fished with him for an hour or so and left him to be at peace in his element.

Ok, fine so that's not true, but I wish it were. This is my second attempt at sculpting/molding (first attempt to be posted shortly). It took me about three hours and it was a lot of fun. My aim was to make one of those chinese bonsai fishermen but with a twist for a fountain I'm working on. I made it out of Sculpey and haven't baked it yet. I'm kind of afraid to do so. He has delicate fingernails so I'm afraid of what the outcome will be. I'd love to hear your feedback.

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I started with rolled up ball.

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I carved in the mouth, teeth, and tongue.

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Next was the hair, I remember that scoring helps to hold things together. After my first attempt at this kind of stuff, I figured out that rubber gloves are a godsend. No fingerprints!

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Hair club for woodland creatures.

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I molded his legs and cut holes in the bottom of his pelvis to stick them in.

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For his coat, I flattened out a piece and folded over to sleeves then wrapped it around his body.

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Then I poked holes where his nails were going to go and rolled up little bits of sculpy to put in them.

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I found a good stick and molded his fish of choice.

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And that's it! He's complete!

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Left to fish in peace.

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