Needle felted leaping fox

This leaping fox has been sculpted in action using a needle felting technique. He has been made using Corriedale woollen fibres which have been needle felted into shape using a barbed felting needle. After sculpting the basic shape using a core of white wool fibres the fox is then covered ('painted') with fox red fibres with darker fibres used for the legs and to add highlights to the tail and back.

The legs of the fox have been made over a wire base to provide strength and stability. The fox has been given a bushy tail and his whiskers are made from horse hair.

The fox has been mounted on an oval base which has been covered in artificial grass. A perspex rod has been used to assist with mounting.

The model measures approximately 28cm long x 18cm tall. The mount is 15cm x 9cm.

Please note: this fox is intended as a collectable or ornament. It is not suitable as a toy for children due to small parts and possible loose fibres.