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Published: 2012-04-30 18:31:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 10498; Favourites: 292; Downloads: 272
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The third blue ringed octopus! Commission.Needle felted wool over pipe cleaner so it can be posed. I dyed the wool myself.
I think this is the best octopus yet. I really focused on proportion and detail this time around. The rings are more delicate and deliberately placed, I added the bumpy texture around the eyes and along the mantel, the head to arm ratio is more pleasing, and ... well, I just fell in love with this one. It was very hard to let it go when it was finished.
My last Etsy order for a while too.
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Thank you! Yes, they are, I love them too.
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beautifully done! I've always loved this type of octopus!
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Thank you! 
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yeah, they're the most poisonous ones aren't they? ... and aren't they relatively small? ... I remember reading about them when I was a kid and wondering how something so delicate and beautiful could be so dangerous!
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That's some beautiful coloring and great craftsmanship!
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Thank you! 
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I have very little money and heard good felting wool costs a fortune.
Got a lot of fabric and embroidery thread from someone at freecycle.org, so I am using what I have to start my business.
The best non-sock plushie I ever made was done for a charity event. She is the first thing I ever posted if you want to take a look. Fetched $45 at the silent auction. Was very surprised.
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