This little fellow gave me several chances to solve interesting problems.
I had fun making little felt fish.
But it was a challenge to figure out how to make them be part of the fox.
The net bag was the end result of several hours of playing. I ended up knitting it, after trying crochet, netting and basketry techniques involving a variety of books off my shelves.
And the fishing rod. Can you see it clearly enough? I wanted it to be a stick but a real stick would break in a minute.
So I made one, because that’s what you do, right? It is made of wire and floral tape. The floral tape part involved a walk to my local art/craft supply shop but they didn’t have what I wanted- brown floral tape. I came home, used what I had and tried Sharpie marker- but it didn’t dry properly. The last step was to uncover and use my acrylic paint which haven’t been out for too many years.
I will never get rich doing what I do but I DO have fun! Here is his back view.
Oh, my! He’s wonderful! I love the fish too. I’ve been working on a creel for one of my foxes. I like your solution of a knit bag. So simple and it shows off the fish.
LOVE him! And your attention to detail is fantastic :-)
He is wonderful, Mimi! All of the details with the fish, the bag, and the pole are terrific and his vest fabric is perfection.
A triumph! Love him! The other posts pretty much cover what I was going to say! :)
LOVE him! And the fish, and what a perfect vest! He’s darling.
He is great! I like all the details and the little fish are fun.
We will never get rich or sometimes break even with our work, but being happy and loving what we do is most important.
Loving the miniature fish (and the waistcoat is a hoot)! “Never get rich”? I’d be overjoyed just to contribute to the expenses of my creative efforts. ;-)
Will he have friends joining him on the banks soon? Ooh, perhaps a take on a Victorian-era explorer (or Indiana Jones?)? Might be a way to mix in some miniature tiki heads as well. That could be fun.
” I will never get rich doing what I do but I have fun” – people who make are the luckiest people.
This has to be one of my favorites. I love the tiny fish and netting!
He is just wonderful. Your attention to detail is amazing. I fall in love with each new doll you make. I am always anxious to scroll down on your emails and see another creation. Marvelous!!!!
Mimi, fisherman fox is soooooo adorable with his fishing net full of fish! I love his little littke vest too. How about one with a cargo vest- full of pockets. Nice job on the pole.
So clever, Mimi! You’re endlessly inventive. Lovely to see your new fish interpretation.
Just when I think I have a favourite you come out with a new one that charms me.