Before it's amazing transformation -- this darling little Spotted Fawn was first a Schleich model Doe No. 14380. It has undergone a major 'face lift' customization with an Xacto knife, transluscent polymer clay, a wire-based tail, new paint and a realistic pristine coat of natural warm brown alpaca fibers speckled with natural white spots, which have been fastidiously scissor-clipped by hand. There is NO smudgy pastel dust or 'painted on spots' used on this little fawn, which have a tendency to rub off, smear or fade when handled. Standing Height: 2 3/4 inches to ear tips.
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Paizley Pawz is a professional miniature animal artist who has designed, outlined and assembled step-by-step DIY (do-it-yourself) tutorials for customizing select Schleich & Falcon model animals. These informative tutorials are specifically created with the DIY miniature hobbist in mind, and requres a minimal amount of supplies and/or tools to complete. BEST OF ALL -- most of these animal remakes do not require any sculpting ability whatsoever!
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Before it's amazing transformation -- this darling little Spotted Donkey was first a Schleich model Donkey No. 13644. It has undergone a major 'face lift' customization with an Xacto knife, Apoxie putty, a wire-based tail, new paint and a realistic pristine coat of natural off-white and cocoa alpaca fibers which have been fastidiously scissor-clipped by hand. Details are amazing in this little longear as Schleich has even included detailed 'frogs' sculpted into the bottoms of its hooves! There is NO smudgy pastel dust used on this donkey, as that has a tendency to rub off, smear or fade when handled. Standing Height: 3 inches
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Before its amazing furry transformation -- this little Red Fox was first manufactured as a Schleich Red Fox pvc model. It was given a 'makeover' customization with an Xacto knife, new paint, glossy eyes, a wire-based bushy tail, and an applied coat of golden-red wool with accents fibers of black & white. Slight ticking of black was carefully applied using permanent fabric inks.
Look for a step-by-step 'How To Customize a Schleich Red Fox' tutorial that has been slated to be published shortly in the American Miniaturist magazine!
**Red Fox is currently ON HOLD**
Before it's amazing transformation -- this charming sitting Donkey was first a 1:12 scale resin model manufactured by Falcon Miniatures. It was modified using a dremel tool to remove it's head, legs & tail to adjust its pose . After the parts were repositioned, drilled & set -- MagicSculpt apoxy putty was used to fill & build where needed, along with a fresh coat of acrylic paint and glossed brown eyes. Lastly, a soft coat was applied using natural shades of rose-brown, chocolate & white alpaca fibers. **comes with it's own hand-cut sunflower stem which can be inserted into it's open-mouth feature.
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Before it's amazing rebirth -- this clever Coyote was first a Schleich model Wolf No. 14605. It has undergone an 'artistic transformation' with an Xacto knife, clay, a wire-based tail, new paint and a realistic scruffy coat of natural frosted cocoa-brown, mocha & white alpaca fibers & flock which have been scissor-clipped by hand. This Coyote would stage beautifully in a variety of Southwestern-themed vignettes or similar settings.
Currently listed on ebay Item # 300713860877
Before it's custom makeover -- this strolling Creamsicle Cat was first a 1:12 scale resin model cat manufactured by Falcon Miniatures. The original model was reworked using a dremel tool to remove it's legs, head & tail. The head was repositioned and set with MagicSculpt apoxy putty with a bit of build out on the nose area. In addition, the legs were resculpted to accommodate a new stance, then the entire piece (including eyes) were given a fresh coat of paint and sealed. Lastly, a soft, fluffy permanent coat was applied which consists of brushed silk fibers. Height: a wee bit under 1 1/2 inches to eartips.
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Before it's amazing 'plastic surgery' transformation -- this gentle Golden Retriever was first a Schleich model Dalmation No. 16319. It has undergone major OOAK customization with an Xacto knife removing the tail and shaving down the features. It's head was removed and repositioned & polymer clay enhancements were made on face & ears. A wire-based tail was inserted, along with new paint. Lastly, a golden-red permanent coat was applied which consists of of several shades of commercially-dyed wool fibers which have been hand-scissored (not buzzed >wink<). Reclining Height: 1 3/4 inches to top of head.
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Before it's amazing transformation -- this energetic little GSP Puppy was first a Schleich model Dalmation Pup No. 16347. It has undergone a major 'face lift' customization with an Xacto knife, transluscent polymer clay, onyx eyes, an open-mouth feature to hold a variety of props, new paint and a coat of cocoa brown & white alpaca fibers hand-cut into flocking, with ticking in permanent fabric inks. Standing Height: 1 3/8 inches to ear tips.
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Before it's amazing transformation -- this beautiful & typy Palomino Horse was first a Breyer Classic Warmblood resin model. It has undergone a radical "resculpt" customization with a dremel tool removing the head, ears, tail, mane, and legs in order to reshape & reset them. Enhancements include a wire-based tail, dark shining eyes, and reshaped nostrils, lips and hooves. The entire piece was filled and built up using MagicSculpt (apoxy putty) and given a fresh coat of acrylic paint. Lastly, a permanent golden coat was applied which consists of commercially dyed silk & wool fibers which have been hand-cut into flocking, along with a white alpaca mane & tail. Standing Height: 6 7/8 inches to ear tips. To Classic scale, horse would stand 15.5hh at withers (in real life).
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A Fifth Avenue Sweetheart (pet clip that is...) Before it's metamorphosis -- this dazzling Silver Standard Poodle was first a 1:12 scale model Dalmation dog manufactured by Schleich. It has undergone a moderate customization of removing the tail, head, ears and shaving down the overall body to resemble more 'poodle-ness'. After the head & tail were repositioned, drilled & set with wire reinforcement -- polymer clay was used to fill & build the plastic where needed, along with a fresh coat of acrylic paint. Eyes were also drilled and inset with glossy agate rounds. Lastly, a classic coat of Persian silver-grey wool was applied and hand-scissored into a 5th Avenue Sweetheart pet clip. Height: 3 inches to top of head.
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Artist: Paizley Pawz
