My First Mask Sporran - Skunk

**MacLowlife** · 25th February 10, 02:35 PM

I like it. Something in its face reminds me of a koala...

**sydnie7** · 25th February 10, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by MacLowlife

I like it. Something in its face reminds me of a koala...

You're right, the Roman nose is reminiscent.

Those eyes do look startled. But heck, I'd be startled too if I found myself in that position!

**St. Amish** · 25th February 10, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by MacLowlife

I like it. Something in its face reminds me of a koala...

Ooh! A koala full mask sporran is just what I need!

**Tobus** · 25th February 10, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by St. Amish

Ooh! A koala full mask sporran is just what I need!

That would probably go over about as well as a panda full mask sporran.

**bricelythgoe** · 25th February 10, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by turpin

How many hours did it take you?

I am not sure. I spread the work out over about a month. I found I had to do this when my son was asleep because the face scared him! He cried the first time he saw it. I felt really bad. Anyways, I would do a little work one night for maybe a half hour to an hour. Then I would mess up and have to go back and do something again. I would not even know how much time to guess. I am sure it took a lot longer than normal because it was my first time.

**St. Amish** · 26th February 10, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

That would probably go over about as well as a panda full mask sporran.

Red panda or giant?

The red panda actually would make a really nice mask sporran. Giant panda might be a bit on the heavy side.

**St. Amish** · 27th February 10, 02:26 PM

**Kiltman** · 28th February 10, 09:43 PM

Great look, thanks for the pics.

**LadyGriffin** · 2nd March 10, 08:53 PM

Just a recommendation on the eyes. yes, they should be solid black, but if you cannot change this at this point, put some very narrow eyelids on him. Sew or glue a piece of black fabric/felt/leather as an edge at the top and the bottom of the eye. That should take the "shocked" look out of it.

Julie

**BatlRatl** · 3rd March 10, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by bricekolob

I have been having a lot of people ask me about mask sporrans over the past months. I had tried once and things went really bad, so I did not want to try again. However, I had a gentlement that really wanted one. For some reason he wanted me to do it, so I gave in. I promise not to post any more pictures of future mask sporrans that I make. I just had to do this one since it is my first.

Please go easy on me as it is my first time. It definitely does not look as good as an L&M or Thorfinn, but I thought it turned out o.k. I might use different eyes next time, but not sure. I learned A LOT! This is definitely a craft that takes quite a bit of practice to get right. Anyways, here are a couple of preliminary photos. Let me know what you think.

Beautiful work. at least those eye will keep the pickpockets away