Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Oneda the Imperfect , A fairy

"I don't make fairies."

For the past 4 years that is what I have said when asked the inevitable question 'Where are the fairies?' I haven't felt compelled to make them.

But this Christmas I asked for (and received) an instructional viddy by Wendy Froud. After a marathon viewing (during which I completely ignored my guests) I immediately set to work. Days and loads of swearing later, I'd like to introduce Oneda.
Oneda the Imperfect by Nichola Battilana

She's big. Over 13" tall. And why not, she's waited an awfully long time to be made.

Oneda the Imperfect by Nichola Battilana

I have her hanging with a little help from a pin on her back... but, although she cannot stand on her own, she is poseable and would be happy as a clam in a doll stand.

Oneda the Imperfect by Nichola Battilana

I've learned so much making her and she has loads of imperfections (her skin isn't flawless, her hands are too large) and loads of things that I'll improve upon when the next winged things get's made... but her stockinged feet are lovely and she seems quite pleased with herself so who am I to complain?

Oneda the Imperfect by Nichola Battilana

Oneda is available HERE in the etsy shop.