Lynx as received, "base" was antlers and zip ties
Close up showing existing mounting bolts
Incorrect nose colour and shape
Start of new base, solid mahogany reclaimed from another project. Will have plexi case.
Missing fur and exposed stitches on chin
Missing fur and exposed stitching on leg
Start of patching fur with reclaimed fur from fur coat. Still need to trim and colour to match.
Chin fur patched
Right ear missing fur and tuft
Patch with reclaimed fur from fur coat
Dyeing new ear tuft
Nose repainted to proper colour and shape
Eyes cleaned and black eyelids/mouth area repainted in gloss black
Face almost complete, fur still needs brushing and steaming into place
Planning placement of faux rocks, not yet attached
Start adding faux snow and finished faux rocks
Ear tuft attached, inside of ear recoloured to more natural tone and fur added
Additional faux snow and rocks added
Painting raw edges of faux rocks and adding wood/twig decor
Moss, twigs, seed pods, etc added for more detail
Finished piece without plexi case
Close up of snow scene details
Details of faux rock and landscape
Face fully brushed out
Close up of finished piece
Detail photo of landscaping
Faux tree with faux snow
Finished piece from back
Close up of back and tail
Finished piece
Finished piece