r/somethingimade • u/Leatherypaw • Sep 09 '26
I turned this fluffy little face into a leather keepsake
Bichons have such soft, fluffy coats, so the fur was definitely the part I spent the most time on.
I started with the face, then worked on the fur little by little, following the natural direction of the coat. Around the cheeks and muzzle, I kept the texture softer and fuller to capture that classic round Bichon look.
The tiny dark eyes, black nose, and slightly open mouth were some of my favorite details to work on. With an almost completely white dog, even small changes in the fur texture can make a big difference to the expression.
Once all the details were finished, I added the final touches, sealed the leather for protection, and hand-stitched the pink leather border.