Kitty Charm

I recently finished a custom kitty charm.  I've had a couple inquiries about doing other animal charms, so I decided to give it a shot.

I wasn't sure how to approach a kitty charm at first.  If I were to try and sculpt the entire cat, it could lose detail if I tried to keep it the same size as my other charms.  I didn't want to make it too big, then it might look awkward or uncomfortable to wear.  So, I decided to go with a bust.
Cuddles is a dark black kitty with hints of dark brown in her fur.  Her eyes are a lime green and she has a big furry mane.

I wanted to show a little of the process of this charm.  Unfortunately, I cannot find my photos of the charm unpainted.  I will show you the photos of her painted and then after varnishing though.  :)

before varnishing

before varnishing

after varnish

after varnish

after varnish

after varnish

In the end, she turned out pretty well.  :)  If anyone is interested in ordering a custom kitty charm, just send me a message at bluedesertrose1@yahoo.com.  I haven't started officially offering them in the shop yet, but they will be the same cost as a custom guinea pig charm.
I should have a post coming up about the latest custom orders I've been working on.  Until then, :)

Custom Orders of 2010

Last year was a new adventure for me in custom orders.  Now that the holidays have passed and gifts have been given, I feel its safe to show you all what I worked on. 

Biscuit

 

 

 

 

 Sylvia & Sadie

Nibbles

 Freddie

PJ Bunny

Froggy

(a custom order, but not based on an actual pet)

It was a busy few months.  Most of these were gifts for the holidays.  I really enjoyed making each one.  Once they were finished, and were ready to ship, it was really hard to part with them because they were all so cute and tiny.  :)  I'm really happy with how they turned out.