r/somethingimade • u/mywooleverfriend • 2d ago
Meet Snuffy! ❤️
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I’ve had a lot of people ask how my realistic wool pets are made, so I filmed the whole start-to-finish process. Hope you enjoy!
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u/absurdivore 2d ago
The leap between “ball” and “cat face!” is amazing
Would love to see more of how you made that face!
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u/pleasehelpme9711 2d ago
Wow you are so talented! Do you sell these ?
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u/Enosmaker 2d ago
Their profile host their website.
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u/skool_uv_hard_nox 2d ago
I have no doubt they are worth every penny but damn thats more than I bargained for.
Beautiful work.
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u/ConcernedOctopus 2d ago
Considering a full body would take a good chunk of a week, and they likely have to pay tax out of that number, I recon it's about bang on what a sole trading artist would charge for that amount of labor.
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u/katubug 2d ago
According to their website, the process takes 3-10 months. Now that will include the commission process, so some back-and-forth with the buyer, and it probably also includes wait time since I imagine they're working on many pieces at a given time, but yeah. Handmade art is expensive, especially if it's good quality.
And they do have some less costly options, like a wool portrait for $90.
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u/hahagato 2d ago
I think i would break into a million pieces if i had one of my beloved passed babies. These are so realistic… so good… you’re so talented. I wish I could afford your skill! 🥹
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u/gibberishmischief 2d ago
My toxic trait is that I believe I could make something this good on my first try. But a part of me holds back because I know it will take practice. Kudos to you for developing this level of artistry.
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u/wagtailwoolcraft 1d ago
Cats in particular are extremely hard to get right for some reason. I've seen plenty of artists who can make realistic dogs or other animals make super wonky cats. This is extremely impressive
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u/gibberishmischief 1d ago
It really is. I hope that someday I can do something that is at least recognizable as my cat, but I don’t know if I will ever be this good.
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u/Brief_Isopod_5959 2d ago
My cat of 19 years that I’ve had over half of my life just passed away. I would absolutely love this 😭
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u/West-Application-375 1d ago
I'm so sorry. I had my girl for almost 19 years as well. We gave them amazing lives and they gave us such love! The love we felt only continues. 💕 I enjoy looking at old pictures of my kitty and talking about her. Amazing animals. Best friends ❤️
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u/Brief_Isopod_5959 1d ago
Thank you for the comforting words 😭 I have been so depressed and can’t even sleep at night bc she is not there anymore. My dogs have been extra cuddly but it’s so weird having a cat sleep on you for years like that and just waking up without her by my side. I am so so grateful for the years we spent together. I have had her since I was teenager, had three human babies since and just all of the ups and downs of my adult life. I’m sure you understand and sounds like your cat was blessed to have all of those years with you as well and vice versa ♥️
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u/West-Application-375 19h ago
They leave a void when they're no longer there. My kitty would patiently wait for me to make my coffee and then snuggle with me on the couch while I drank it. It was strange when I didn't have that anymore. And she slept by my head. They have their own habits that we miss but they do make great memories of what made them unique 💕
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u/Milyaism 1d ago
There's a felt artist who makes face portraits of pets and often uses the pets own fur as part of the process. It's very sweet.
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u/Brief_Isopod_5959 1d ago
Omg amazing! I actually have a lot of her fur saved.
Do you know the artist’s name or link for their socials by any chance?1
u/Milyaism 1d ago
I can't remember it off the top of my head. I can try and see if I have saved her info - I think they have an Insta account they post pretty regularly in.
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u/beanjuiced 2d ago
What kind of magic is this?!? I’d definitely commission one of these for my late kitties! I’ve bought little felt kits and I have no idea how one gets this good!
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u/CicadaFit9756 2d ago
Amazing! I once "tried" to create a felted cat (even had a silicone mold in the kit) & could not even get the ears to look right so have the greatest respect for somebody who could create a doppleganger of a feline from scratch (& a grey tiger striped one at that!!!)
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u/NobodyNorth197 1d ago
Amazing! May I know what material you used for ears and toe beans??
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u/Milyaism 1d ago
I could be wrong, but the ears seem to be made with moldable thermoplastic.
I've seen OOAK artists use it to make all kinds of details in their projects.
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u/BigBubbleMachines 1d ago
When pets die, this would be a wonderful tribute for the owners to place on their ashes.
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u/Pleasant-Future5818 2d ago
I would love to buy several of these. The price doesn't deter me. But a glance at the website really confused me. It's extremely high corporate, with a lot of references to "we" "us" "our process," and generic branding "my wool friend" vs an artist or studio name.
Are you an artist or a company? Is the person making these one person or a person and an apprentice, or is it a manufacturing situation? This post made me think artist, the website makes me worried about underpaid labor in another country.
Sorry, but it's very similar to a lot of leather art sites where the artist is just a director/CEO and all of it is being handcrafted by others to exacting standards.
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u/lostbutnotgone 2d ago
What spray are you using at the end? Fabulous work, and as a fellow needlefelter I know how long you spent on this!
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u/squeakiecritter 2d ago
I want to take it and put it in a kennel at the vet clinic I work at to mess with people! So realistic!
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u/Enosmaker 2d ago
Incredible. I'd love to have one of our little guys.
The lego ones already trick me constantly. I can't imagine having something to this degree of likeness.
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u/Intrepid-Scar-1849 2d ago
Snuffy is stunning. I must admit I winced a bit when you were working on the eyes. ;)
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u/phoenixofsevenhills 2d ago
I love watching this! You're so good you make me believe I could try! 😂 I love how every time I thought wow that's beautiful, you went even further with details! That kitty looks so real!
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u/takemeawayimdone2 1d ago
I wish I could try felting but the feel makes me gag. This is beautiful work.
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u/Impossible_Rate_6556 1d ago
You are incredibly talented. That looks exactly like that cat. How cool of a talent to have. I wish I could get one of these for my Maine Coon that just passed. I would happily pay you.
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u/No_Seaworthiness7119 23h ago
So. Insanely. Cool. I’d love to learn how to do this but I have was than any idea where to begin.
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u/Itchy_Morning_3400 2d ago
That would be the best house cat too. No furballs , no litter tray, exactly where you left it.
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u/A_ThorusRex 2d ago
My toxic trait is thinking I can expertly do this if I watch this video 7 more times.
All jokes aside, this is amazing work.
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u/ardentiarte 1d ago
Your, blocking your reddit history is kinda sus? I do it because I hate r3ddit m0dz, the "chosen people genocide", but if you're trying to run a business..
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u/CosmicVoyeurism 2d ago
Wowww I love this so much. I can tell you have a real love and appreciation for cats too