The Studio mice continue to grow in numbers and evolve. I must confess, I am in love with the new wool, the new form, and the colorful accessories!
After the last troop of wee mice standing on wire legs stole my heart I was still left with concern that too much repositioning would cause the delicate wire to break. Focusing on strength comes in baby steps. Before I feel comfortable to create a sturdy standing mouse, I thought we, as a creative team, should sit and contemplate their engineering. This troop represents the "working it out" process. Perhaps this is where my studio work crosses paths with hubby's work; examining the strengths and weaknesses of the process to create efficiency and durability.
The result is some relaxing rotund mice with friendly smiles and something special in their cocoons. Some will be momma mice, but others will become special Valentine mice with cocoon quivers and arrows of adoration.
These silkworm cocoons have been dyed by another local artist. I just couldn't resist their ready-to-go vibrant color when I spotted them at Galveston's Hendley Market last week!
I have adored using the vintage gray cashmere with the original mice, but all good supplies eventually run out and I have added washed camel hair to this mouse troop. There are also mohair mice in the work basket. I was able to find more vintage gray cashmere suiting but I am faced with an ethical fashion dilema: the fabric is currently a never worn $1400 Escada suit I scored for $1.50. I'm tempted to sell it on Ebay and wait for the next cashmere suit to come down the pike. But then again, my mice do fancy themselves as runway material!
So back to the studio I go! Time to finish these mice and start packing for the great Christmas road trip!
LOVE & STUDIO MICE!
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