Standing Stoat by Joweasel on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

This was my project last weekend, another little ermine.
It came as a mountable pelt from the US but it gave me such problems (I don't know why- it was a little dry on rehydration- possibly my fault, too much salt, too much patting dry?).
About 40 minutes into it, in fact, I was despairing and thought I'd actually have to bin it, which is unprecedented and such a waste...then suddenly, it all came together, went perfectly, and even I think it looks great!
Just goes to show, when you're imitating nature, no two things are the same.
Needs some painting, but here s/he is, after pin removal!
(This is a traditional, woodwool body wrapped mount with a foam, hand-carved head).