Making Wise Ones..

 I've been having a go at sculpting Owls again and I have to say I've surprised myself with how well they've turned out. 

They were all made with Super Sculpey and painted with Acrylics once baked. I still have quite a few to make to fill up Eeylops.

I found it helpful to use Google images for the colouring, when painting them.

I did find a lovely image of lots of Owls, all sitting together on a perch together. Might have a go at making it in miniature, it would look great in Eeylops.

Eeylops Owl Emporium ~ Diagon Alley

 After visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour back in May, I came home and had a really good look at my own Miniature Diagon Alley. I think I've got the atmosphere just about right.

I really need to work on Eeylops, I know exactly how I want it to look inside and now having seen the real Eeylops, I'd like to try and replicate how they had the hanging cages and birds outside.

I took these pictures a couple of months ago, whilst playing around with my new Camera, but forgot to share. I also need lots more Owls...

Owl Post...

Well as I said in my earlier post today. I was expecting a parcel from Julie and it's arrived. Now Julie told me, to make sure the Doors and Windows were shut , when I opened the book.
Good job they were, as the Owls flew out, straight over to Eeylops Owl Emporium, to the kindly shop keeper (who was made by my friend Debie) who was waiting outside for them. She must have already been informed of their arrival.
As you can see, they've certainly made themselves right at home.
The little Owl on the Wand is so cute. Everything has been beautifully made.
Now don't forget, Julie will be listing some of her Owl creations on Etsy this evening at approximately 7.30PM GMT. But like I said this morning, be quick as I think they are going to fly out of the shop...

A Whole Lot Of Owls

I did a blog post about my friend Julie, at the beginning of October and shared her work with you all.
Well Julie has been very busy, making a whole lot of Owls. Which she will be listing in her Etsy Shop, this evening at approximately 7.30pm.
I'm sure they will be flying out of her shop, this evening.

I'm actually waiting for a parcel from Julie, for Eeylops Owl Emporium. If it arrives today, I'll take some pictures and share them.

Eeylops Owl Emporium...

Some time ago, do you remember sculpting Ollie Owl. Well, when Debie came down and she saw Diagon Alley, it got her creative juices flowing and she made this little nest of baby Owls to go in Eeylops. I've also made a couple of baby Owls, but they are not finished yet. Thanks for Sharing your tips Debie.
Now, I also have a lovely collection of Owls, from Annie Willis of Fine Design, which are wonderfully made and covered in real feathers. But I'm going to need quite a few Owls to fill Eeylops, so I'm going to start making a few myself to fill the rafters..
You can see my attempts in the bottom two pictures. Please remember these are a work in progress. (If you click on the pictures they will pop up bigger, please excuse the poor quality, but I was in a rush)..
I'm making steady progress, but its taking me quite a time with swollen hands, but all in all I'm having a Hoot...LOL
I've been studying Owl pictures on the internet, for days. To give you some idea of how big they are, the smallest one at the back of the picture is approx 2cm.

I'm Back From Miniatura...

After leaving home at 6.15am this morning, I got back indoors at 8.00pm this evening. I've had a wonderful day and I think Nikki did too. Nikki's also safe indoors now. I am totally cream crackered.
I managed to get some photographs and I brought some goodies to show you all, but you'll have to wait till tomorrow to see them, as I need to photograph them. I met up with some old friends who were there as exhibitors and we had a good chin wag to catch up on every one's news.
I went to see Annie Willis of Fine Design and yes I did buy something from her. Unfortunately, Annie doesn't have a web site but can be contacted via email.
She had the most wonderful Eagle Owl on her stall, that has a magnet in its head, when you passed another magnet passed it, the head turned. It was brilliant to watch. She also had the most wonderful bats, but someone had brought the lot, so I was out of luck and at £20.00 a pop, someone went home with a smile on their face.
If you look at the bottom photograph you can see the Tawny Owls. It was one of these that came home with me.. I'll show you the rest of the photographs tomorrow. Going to catch up with everyone else's blogs now, then I'm off to bed...

Your Be Pleased To Know..

Your all be pleased to know that Ollie has a new cage. He's got plenty of space to spread his wings now,but I have to say he looks a bit lost in there. Bless him! Think I might have to make him a friend.
I've had quite a busy day today, so no other Mini work done. Had to go food shopping, then sort out the Stables. Late this afternoon, went to do Home Check for Many Tears Animal Rescue, the people lost their dog last year and have fallen for a five year old Basset hound called Olive. Had a look at her on the web site and she looks so sad. Hopefully, if they get the fencing sorted she could be with them by next week..

Ollie In The Cage..

I've tried Ollie out in the Parrot Cage tonight, just to see if he fitted, he did with a hairs breath to spare.
Not sure if this is going to be his permanent residence yet. Might put him in one of the larger cages, that I've already painted. Gives me an excuse to try making a smaller Owl for this cage..

Meet Ollie The Snowy Owl..

Meet Ollie the Snowy Owl. I'm really pleased with my first attempt at making an Owl.
Just need to sort out the wires for his claws and he's finished.
Liked Kat's idea of putting some fluffy feathers around his legs, will look out for some when I go out shopping tomorrow.
What do you think?...