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KJ Lyons Jul 8, 2009

Here's my latest creation in my quest to improve the cats. Small change, but a big step ;-) It's a realistic leather cat paw. I used a mold I created from a real cat paw, from the mold I made a latex pad and covered it with real leather and then stitched it in to create a realistic soft cat paw for all four cat feet. I feel it's a real improvement from the ultra suede paws I have used. Next I'm going to use realistic artist glass cat eyes for this new cat.  I hope to have him completed by this weekend but I'm not going to rush things. He'll have realistic whiskers and a open/close mouth. I'm excited, this cat is a real stretch for me and very interesting to create!
Karen

dangerbears Jul 8, 2009

It's beautiful, Karen. It looks much more like a paw created by a mama cat than a paw created with stitches and leather. Don't know how you do it:)

Becky

TamiL Jul 9, 2009

What a wonderful idea, can't wait to see the cat your working on 

bearyfun732 Jul 9, 2009

what an interesting idea! can't wait to see pics!  

Mutz Jul 9, 2009

Coolness!

EvaJ Jul 9, 2009

Neat!!!!

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJul 9, 2009

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  Great cat paw likeness!

Gijzette Jul 9, 2009

Looks very realistic. Can't wait to see pics of the finished cat.

Hugs,

suejennings Jul 9, 2009

Great idea!

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorJul 9, 2009

Wow Karen, that is amazing, well done you!    I will be looking out for your new cat's pictures, he/she sounds fabulous.

Hugs, Jane.    :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Jaina Jul 9, 2009

  Wow, that is so real!

matilda Jul 9, 2009

Excellent technique. It looks like the real thing!
Wendy

FrizzyBear Jul 9, 2009

Outstanding!  Great innovation there.

DENBY30 Jul 9, 2009

:clap: Fabulous idea! I don't know how you do it but it is great.  Looks so life like, I can't wait to see the finished product.  Congrats!

elle Jul 12, 2009

Beautiful, Karen!!!  I can't wait to see your finished cat. 

Hugs,

Ellen

susiray Jul 13, 2009

ho clever and i look forward to seeing the cat
:clap:  :clap:

bearhugs susan

MerBear Jul 13, 2009

I bet the hardest thing was getting the cat to cooperate with the mold process   

Marion

Michelle Helen Jul 13, 2009

What a wonderful idea!! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

2catkiss Jul 14, 2009

Wait a minute !
"I used a mold I created from a real cat paw"

(just kidding)
Lee Ann

KJ Lyons Jul 14, 2009

Marion and Lee Ann,
IT took a lot of love and petting, a quick paw press into a clay mold and cat fish afterwards. Luckily my cats are used to what I do and know I'm an odd sort
Karen

Gijzette Jul 15, 2009

I must've missed the real cat paw mold when I read your post the 1st time. You definitely must have some very patient cats. I can't see mine even letting me come near them with a tape measure let alone some clay to stick their paw into....treats or no treats.

Hugs,

MerBear Jul 15, 2009

I still remember the last time we moved (25 years ago) gathering up my  cats in the new house and pressing their feet into butter and putting them outside. That way they didn't just run and get lost but had to take the time to clean their feet and get used to their new surroundings. they weren't impressed I can tell you.  :crackup:

Marlys Jul 15, 2009

Karen, you are so talented and creative; it's not fair that you're brilliant, too! I know this cat will be magnificent.

Jaina Jul 15, 2009

for anyone thinking of doing similar (moulding) I recommend this stuff -

http://www.polymerclaypit.co.uk/acatalo … pound.html

it works the same way but is less akward than clay, doesn't stick and is really easy to use.

I used some to mould my chinchilla's paws. The moulds were then reversed to make paw print jewellry 

minkbears Jul 16, 2009

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
Fabulous idea!

~Kathy