About this Product
This adorable little corgi is just so happy to see you that he can't help but smile! He is sculpted out of polymer clay, painted with acrylic paint, and sealed with a matte varnish to protect him and his paint from damage and erosion. He stands at about 1 3/4" tall and 2 1/4" long.
This corgi (along with everything else in my shop!) is 100% handmade. He was handsculpted, painted, and varnished. As such, some imperfections attributed to handmade items can be expected - and that's part of the point! Even if I make another corgi, there will never be another exactly like this one.
Fox and Ivy Crafts
Meet the Maker
Fox and Ivy Crafts is an independently owned and operated business providing you with quality handmade home decor and accessories. From clay models to needlefelted items to knit scarves to paintings, each item is made with care and in the unique style of the artist for your enjoyment. All of the art on the shop is made over a series of days, and each piece is a one-of-a-kind - there are no duplicates.
We do accept custom orders! If you are interested in a custom order, please reach out so that we can work with you.
How it’s Made
I begin my process of sculpting models with a good deal of research, then move on to the framework of the model. The skeleton is made out of wire of an appropriate gauge for the size and weight of the subject matter, and aluminum foil is used around that skeleton to provide substance. It is a common technique to use aluminum foil in this manner, as it decreases the weight of the piece, decreases the chance of the model cracking during baking/firing, and increases the chances of the model withstanding drops without damage. Next I add the clay and use a variety of tools, techniques, and skills to sculpt the model into the desired shapes. If the model has any small pieces (teeth, claws, and the like), I sculpt and bake those before the model so that I can add them to the model without ruining the small pieces. Once I am satisfied with the overall form, I paint the backs of the cabochon eyes (if applicable) and/or create any accessories needed for the model, add those to the model, and then move to the next stage. I give myself about 24 hours after this to regularly look at and evaluate the model, make small adjustments where needed, and overall be certain that I am happy with the design. Once I am certain, I then use 90% isopropyl alcohol and a brush to wipe down my model and remove any fingerprints or tooling marks. Following that, I add texture (like fur, fabric, scales, etc.) and then bake/fire the model. Once the model is set, I let it cool before making sure that no cracks, breaks, or other undesirable changes occurred during baking/firing. Should there be any issues from baking/firing, they can then be fixed with a variety of methods, depending on the issue. From there, I hand-sand the entire model until I am satisfied with the overall shape. I don't go for perfection, as I don't want to lose the texture(s) I imparted earlier. I then prime the model with one or two coats of white gesso, paint the piece, and spend the next day or two painting and adjusting the colors until I am happy with it. Once I am happy, I then let it dry, and finally I can put on the finishing touches: two-to-three coats of matte or gloss varnish hand-painted on, UV resin added to the eyes to make them shine and to protect the glass, a base (if applicable), and any other small details that I believe will add to the piece. Finally, I take lots of pictures and create my listing on GoImagine!
Shop Policies
All items produced and sold by Fox and Ivy Crafts are handmade and individually unique. As such, there may be imperfections associated with handmade products - this is a feature, not an error, and proves that the item is indeed handmade. Requests for refunds based on these imperfections will not be accepted. However, if an item has been damaged during shipping to your provided address, please reach out to us and we will work with you to rectify the matter.
If an item you previously saw has sold, that individual item is no longer available. If you wish to purchase an item similar to that one, please send us a message and we will work with you to ensure you get the item you desire. Any items produced based off of previously sold items are not guaranteed to be exactly the same as said previously sold items. In fact, they are guaranteed to be different, as each item is handcrafted with love and attention.
We do accept custom orders! Please reach out to us to inquire about your custom order. Some custom orders may not be feasible due to time constraints, item size, or complexity - in such cases, we will do our best to work with you to find a reasonable solution or, in the case that there is not one, try to find another creator for you who might be able to do so.
Prices listed on for-sale items are non-negotiable. Custom order prices are determined upon mutual agreement on the scale and complexity of the ordered item.
