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Needle felted sculptures of foxes and dogs that fit into the palm of your hand

Mikaela Bartlett has a talent with needle felt. Crafting lifelike animals, mainly foxes and dogs, the Yorkshire artist sculpts the creatures out of natural/dyed sheep and alpaca wool, moulding their shapes around a wire armature of the animal.

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Needle felted miniature fox with russet and white fur resting in the palm of a hand against a white background

The quality is so incredible, her resulting sculptures could almost be mistaken for taxidermy quality. Fitting into the palm of your hand, each sculpture is eight inches long or four inches wide, making an interesting addition to your home.

Through her Etsy shop, you can send her photographs of your own beloved pets and she will create a sculptured miniature version of them, down to the very last detail. But you'll have to be patient. Her waiting list is so long, she's booked for pretty much all of 2018 and 2019. Contact her to discuss your requirements.

Brown needle felted meerkat sculpture standing upright next to a vintage toy building block
A small needle felted fox sculpture with reddish-brown fur and white-tipped tail lying down against a white background
Grey needle felted dog sculpture with elongated legs and raised head, crafted from wool by Mikaela Bartlett
Brown and white needle felted dog sculpture in a reclining position with raised tail against a neutral background
Needle felted fox sculpture in reddish-brown and cream wool, looking upwards with detailed facial features and a bushy tail
Needle felted brown dog sculpture standing on hind legs with exaggerated long limbs and alert expression, crafted from wool
Two needle felted foxes nestled inside a weathered wooden post, their detailed faces and russet fur sculpted from wool
Brown needle felted dog with cream-coloured felt bunny ears sitting in the palm of a hand against a white background
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