Simulating fur

[geb]

Hi Folks,

May I delve into the forums sound advice and good idea box, again?

How can I simulate racoon fur as on a cap? Wood burning, painting, carving?

Thanks foe any help.

geb

[Donsexton]

All three you mentioned will do the job.

[Donna_T]

Geb,
I'd carve it first, somewhat smooth. Then I'd go back, probably with a small v-tool and texture it with random gouge-marks, making sure I leave no flat places on the wood. Then, I'd wood burn it to give the look of even finer hair. Finally, I'd paint it appropriate colors. Once painted, and dry, I'd dry brush the fur with complimentary colors to add a further dimension and mke it look more fur-like. I'd dry brush with a soft white or a very light gray, This further highlights the fur.
Donna_T

[geb]

Hi Folks,

Thanks for the replies and the help. I've attached a poor photo of the cap with the applications you suggested. All except the dry brushing with white or grey. actually I forgot that until after I had given him an acrylic sealer.

The photo is poor, the carving fair, but I'm pleased with the fur simulation.

Thanks for the help,

geb