Thread: Wolf from an animated Christmas deer

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Today I start making my own! I can't wait!

Oh cool. Can't wait to see it. What are your plans?

Well, I have my reindeer (antler and lightless), 2 yds of fur and a wolf mask. (I've already started taking pics for the how-to) I was just going to sew the fur onto the frame but when I began I realized that my fur was too thin and all the bony wire framing would have stuck out and looked ridiculous. SO I didn't want to go out and get some foam or wrap it in a heavier fabric first so I just got out the paper mache. I didn't mache the head or underbelly, just what would be noticible if the wire were sticking out. I figure 2 layers will do the trick so by Sun or Mon I can finally get to work.

And since I've got the paper mache stuff out I thought I'd start some Stolloween projects but alas, the website isn't up right now.

Originally Posted by Dragonomine

Well, I have my reindeer (antler and lightless), 2 yds of fur and a wolf mask. (I've already started taking pics for the how-to) I was just going to sew the fur onto the frame but when I began I realized that my fur was too thin and all the bony wire framing would have stuck out and looked ridiculous. SO I didn't want to go out and get some foam or wrap it in a heavier fabric first so I just got out the paper mache. I didn't mache the head or underbelly, just what would be noticible if the wire were sticking out. I figure 2 layers will do the trick so by Sun or Mon I can finally get to work.

And since I've got the paper mache stuff out I thought I'd start some Stolloween projects but alas, the website isn't up right now.

I can't wait to see it. What does your reindeer do? Does it move its head up and down or side to side? I might have just wrapped it in duct tape if it was me.

Sadly, I'm out of duct tape but I wish I would have thought of that first! lol No, it's not a mechanical one so it'll just stand there and look scary hopefully.

Now while I'm waiting for the first layer to dry I'm making some Harry Potter wands.

Ooh -- I can't wait to try this! I just got an animated deer at eBay for $12.00! Ho, ho,ho!

Originally Posted by Effie

Ooh -- I can't wait to try this! I just got an animated deer at eBay for $12.00! Ho, ho,ho!

What motion does it have? The up and down or the side to side? Can't wait to see your progress.

Originally Posted by yardhauntjunkie

What motion does it have? The up and down or the side to side? Can't wait to see your progress.

It's up and down -- I think side to side might look scarier, but that's okay! Now I have to start looking for some fur!!

I found a GREAT video of a reindeer wolf! No instructions, but this is how I want mine to look!


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I know who made that!