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Aug. 9th, 2011 05:17 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lupagreenwolf
So, lots of new things! This includes a couple of tails I've never worked with before--bison and alligator--plus a vintage bobcat hide that I made into a dance skin! And there are plenty of other neat things, too!
Also, you may have noticed that the prices on tails with belts went up about $5 each. This is because I've had the singles at the same price--$25--for the last decade, and with the amount of work, time and leather that go into each of those, I figured it was about time to give myself a bit of a raise. There are still the lower-priced tail options of those with belt loops and carabiners, but really, $30 for a really well-made totem dance tail that will last you for years is a pretty good deal!
As always, prices do not include shipping, animal parts may only be shipped in the U.S., LAYAWAY is available, and part of the proceeds go to groups like the Defenders of Wildlife and Wolf Haven International. Everything is available on my website, my Etsy store, and my Artfire. And if you don't see what you really want, custom work is available!
Description: I rescued this little wooden box from a yard sale; after giving it a bath to get rid of accumulated dust, I painted it black and sealed the paint. I then added a rectangle of real zebra hide, a scrap from a taxidermist, to the lid to add some color. It's a simple addition, but the end result is a beautiful piece that would look great on an altar, or for holding small items such as jewelry. The box measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/8".
Price: $9.00
Materials: Paper, yarn, colored pencil
Description: This is a simple booklet made from regular white copy paper, with simple triangular holes cut in the spine to thread braided yarn through. I decided I wanted to play a bit with perspective, and also draw an animal I haven't drawn much, so I drew a fawn on the front cover, and a dancing, stylized doe on the back.
Price: $3.00
Materials: Bobcat tail, artificial sinew, glass beads, waxed linen cord
Total length: 22"
Pendant length: 4 1/2"(not including dangles)
Description: I had a pile of bobcat tails lying around, and decided to try something new with one of them. So here--have a bobcat tail necklace! Braided cord made from artificial sinew and waxed linen cord holds both the tail and an assortment of glass beads in a beautiful array of earthtones.
Price: $16.00
Materials: Leather, beaver fur, yarn
Pouch dimensions: 2 3/4" x 3"
Necklace cord length (each): 10 1/2"
Description: Beaver fur is incredibly soft, and this piece looks lovely paired with leather from an old coat. Secondhand braided yarn completes the pouch as the necklace cord.
Price: $7.50
Materials: Leather, wolf fur, yarn
Pouch dimensions: 3 3/4" x 4"
Necklace cord length (each): 16"
Description: This is an extra-large necklace pouch that I made out of secondhand leather from one coat, and wolf fur from another, with secondhand yarn as the braided cord. Very pretty coloration, and a nice capacity for carrying small sacred objects.
Price: $13.00
Materials: Leather, turtle charm, waxed linen cord
Pouch dimensions: 2 1/4" x 3"
Necklace cord length (each): 13"
Description: I used some leather from a jacket to make this pouch, and decorated it with waxed linen cord and a goldtone turtle charm salvaged from an old necklace. Perfect for small crystals and other sacred objects!
Price: $7.50
Materials: Leather, yarn, acrylic paint
Pouch dimensions: 2 3/8" x 3 1/2"
Necklace cord length (each): 13"
Description: I painted a canine sort of animal--dog? wolf? on this pretty pouch made of dark grey leather from an old jacket. I reflected the canine's colors in the braided yarn cords.
Price: $6.00
Materials: Wolf paw, leather, ceramic pendant, acrylic paint, glass beads
Pouch dimensions: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" (just the leather pouch portion)
Necklace cord length (each): 23" (wolf leg split and leather strap)
Description: What's black and white and silver all over? This stunning wolf paw pouch! I made it with a black and grey wolf foreleg, with all claws. The pouch portion is made from leather from a coat which I painted with pawprints and designs in white abnd silver acrylics. The drawstrings are decorated with glass beads, and the paw has a ceramic Salish-style wolf pendant on the front.
Price: $90.00
Materials: Leather, carnelian leaves
Pouch dimensions: 9" x 7 1/2"
Will fit a belt up to: 3"
Description: The leather for this earthy pouch came from an old jacket. The foldover flap is adorned with three pale-colored carnelian leaves, intricately carved. The pouch will fit on a belt up to 3" wide and is great for carrying wallets, keys, and other such everyday objects.
Price: $35.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antler, rabbit fur, yarn
Dimensions: app. 3/4”" diameter antler slices, 5" x 4" pouch
Description: Here I've carved some whitetail deer antler slices with the elder futhark, complete with the blank just in case you need it. The runes are kept in a grey-brown rabbit fur pouch from scrap, with drawstrings made from braided black reclaimed yarn.
Price: $35.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antler, leather
Dimensions: app. 3/4”" diameter antler slices, 4 1/2" x 4" pouch
Description: The Celtic ogam, including the forfeda, have been carved into slices of whitetail deer antler. I made a pouch for them out of suede leather from an old coat.
Price: $35.00
Materials: Coyote fur, leather
Description: Want a pair of ears to go with any of my coyote tails? Here you go! They tie on with brown upcycled leather straps from an old coat.
Price: $15.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antlers, leather
Description: Here's my popular spike antler headdress with black leather from an old coat! You can wear it either on your forehead or on top of your head, whichever you prefer.
Price: $25.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antlers, deerskin
Description: Soft brown deerskin makes a great base for these real whitetail antler tips! You can wear it either on your forehead or on top of your head, whichever you prefer.
Price: $25.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antlers, deerskin
Description: I paired whitetail antler tips with golden buckskin to make this headdress! You can wear it either on your forehead or on top of your head, whichever you prefer.
Price: $25.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antlers, deerskin
Description: The green suede for this headdress came from an old jacket; the whitetail tips are from a taxidermist. You can wear it either on your forehead or on top of your head, whichever you prefer.
Price: $25.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antlers, deerskin
Description: Brown deerskin is a beautiful complement to pale deer antler. You can wear it either on your forehead or on top of your head, whichever you prefer.
Price: $25.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antlers, deerskin
Description: White deer antler and golden buckskin are a gorgeous combination. You can wear it either on your forehead or on top of your head, whichever you prefer.
Price: $25.00
Materials: Whitetail deer antlers, deerskin
Description: I attached these real whitetail deer antler tips to a band of lovely chocolate brown deerskin. You can wear it either on your forehead or on top of your head, whichever you prefer.
Price: $25.00
Materials: Marten fur, leather, 1 1/2" carabiner
Tail length: 7 1/2"
Description: The marten is a larger cousin of the mink; this dark brown marten tail is fluffier than a mink tail would be. It's on a black carabiner for quick attachment.
Price: $13.00
Materials: Deer fur, leather
Tail length: 10"
Will fit a belt up to this width: 1 1/4"
Description: Deer tails are a little more unusual than the more common fox or coyote, and this one will really stand out at your next drum circle or festival! It's on a braided loop made from leather from a coat.
Price: $15.00
Materials: Coyote fur, leather
Tail length: 15"
Will fit a belt up to this width: 1 1/2"
Description: This is a nicely fluffy coyote tail that I've placed on a strong braided belt loop made from secondhand black leather. Great for ritual, festivals, drum circles, and more!
Price: $15.00
Materials: Grey fox fur, leather
Tail length: 16"
Will fit a belt up to this width: 1 1/2"
Description: I love the vivid black stripe down the center of this grey fox tail! It's on a black leather braided belt loop, easy to wear.
Price: $15.00
Materials: Grey fox fur, leather
Tail length: 16 1/2"
Will fit a belt up to this width: 1"
Description: Soft to the touch, this grey fox totem dance tail has a belt loop made of recycled black leather.
Price: $15.00
Materials: Bison fur, leather
Tail length: 30"
Belt length: 52"
Description: Here's a first! I managed to snag a bison tail recently, and just had to put it on a belt! The belt is brown leather from an old coat, braided for more strength. This would be great for totemic work, as an addition to an altar or worn in a ritual. Definitely different from the usual foxes and coyotes!
Price: $75.00
Materials: Red fox fur, leather
Tail length: 18"
Belt length: 54"
Description: Red foxes seem to be quite sought after; this pretty tail is on a belt made from leather from an old coat, ready for your next ritual or festival!
Price: $30.00
Materials: Raccoon fur, leather
Tail length: 11"
Belt length: 68"
Description: Most of the raccoon tails I get are naturally colored; however, I got hold of this black-dyed one. It's very pretty, sort of like a miniature fox tail. I put it on a black leather belt made from part of an old coat.
Price: $25.00
Materials: Alligator hide, leather
Tail length: 23 1/2"
Belt length: 61"
Description: Want to be a dragon or dinosaur when you grow up, or just work with their archetypal energies? I was lucky enough to get this alligator tail from a taxidermist, asnd it can work as any of those great reptilian beings! I reworked it into a three-dimensional shape, and then put it on a belt made of black leather from a coat. The gator hide is stiff but a bit pliable, though it needed soaking to be reshaped. This is an exceedingly rare find (unless I want to go shelling out big bucks for whole gator hides), so jump on it while you can!
Price: $100.00
Materials: Fox fur, leather
Tail length: 16"
Belt length: 59"
Description: This is an especially fluffy blue frost fox tail! It's on a belt made of leather from an old coat.
Price: $30.00
Materials: Lynx fur, leather
Tail length: 4 1/2"
Belt length: 64"
Description: Lynx tails may be some of my favorite--they're so soft and fluffy! This one is on a nice braided belt of secondhand black leather.
Price: $30.00
Materials: Fox fur, leather
Tail length: 18"
Belt length: 80"
Description: Grey leather from an old coat matches the grey tones in this beautiful, full blue frost fox tail.
Price: $30.00
Materials: Fox tails, leather
Tail length: 15" (longest)
Belt length: 52"
Description: I was inspired to create this triple tail set by the Maiden (white), Mother (red) and Crone (black). Three fox tails--silver, red and Arctic white--represent the aspects of the Goddess. The tails are worn on a black leather belt made from part of an old coat.
Price: $60.00
Materials: Bobcat skin, leather, acrylic paint
Description: There are some questionably "vintage" hides out there; however, this bobcat is most definitely the real deal. I pulled it from a rug dated (on the rug shell) to 1969. It's got the wear and tear to prove it, too! I trimmed away some dry-rotted fur around the edges, and did a paint patch on a few bare spots (the picture makes it look worse than it is!), as well as doing some other minor repair work. I then added deerskin straps to tie the skin under the chin; it measures 34 1/2" long and it's surprisingly lightweight! Great for dancing or a part of ritual wear in general, and nice if you prefer lowering the demand for new hides.
Price: $150.00
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on 2011-08-10 12:40 am (UTC)(It makes me wonder actually, how those two sets could be connected....)
That alligator tal is a great find! O.O