Meet...the Cheshire Cat!
![Cheshire Cat](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6745740455_7a35711a0c.jpg)
I created him by starting with a foam ball split in half for the base and then built up with foil from that to create the basic shape I was looking for.
![Foil Armature for Cheshire Cat](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6723507267_8e3235efb4.jpg)
From there, I covered the foil with Creative Paperclay® and formed the tail portion over a length of wire pushed into the base of the cat. I allowed this to dry for two days before proceeding.
![Cheshire Cat Sculpt in progress](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6723508099_2ed4024044.jpg)
I sanded gently before painting. I first applied the stripes using Luminarte Twinkly H2O's. This gives the Cheshire Cat a wonderful shimmer!
![Cheshire Cat Painted (no features yet)](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6745737849_2dcedda5c8.jpg)
The final step was to add the distinctive toothy grin and spirited eyes using white paint (Sharpie paint pen) and black marker.
![DSCN5009](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6745751287_fe038ec135.jpg)
I just love the way he turned out! And he sits quite happily along side his friend, The Mad Hatter!
![The Hatter and the Cat](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6745754791_8de6b56e9e.jpg)
Thanks for stopping by and please remember to leave your comments! We love your comments! You can see more of my work at Just Jingle, my blog! Thanks, and have a super happy day!
6 comments:
Oh he's just so cute Jen! So is your Mad Hatter! Wonderful job and tutorial!
Hugs XX
Barbara
Oh, I'm in love with this fellow! He's awesome!
Awesome!
Both are just AWESOME !
Great Cheshire Cat!!!! Love the colors!!!
this is just adorable
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