You are looking at a listing for a reproduction of the above shown plushie. The same pattern and materials will be used, but minute differences are to be expected.
This plushie will be made upon order. It does not yet exist.
This plushie is semi-posable.
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Say hello to Sterling the mottled grey horse! This handmade plushie stands about 36 cm tall and is semi-posable, meaning that it is able to alter between basic standing and sitting positions. It is made in a lifelike style, using super soft rabbit style fur, and features many intricate details, such as fully handsewn markings, realistic hooves and a detailed muzzle with actual nostrils. There's even a cute little pink tongue, that can be tucked away inside the mouth. All in all this plushie is made from a whopping 117 individual pieces, most of which are handsewn!
Sterling isn't modelled after any particular horse breed. He has a petite body build and is made with mottled grey fur, meant to emulate the look of a horse, that was born black, and is well into the process of turning grey. Foals that carry the Grey gene aren't born grey. They can be any base color at birth, such as bay, black or chestnut, and often have extra well defined colors, caused by hyperpigmentation. Over time, the grey gene causes the pigment cells to "burn out," and most grey horses eventually lighten into dapple grey, flea-bitten grey, or nearly solid white as adults.
This highly collectible plushie will be created upon order. It will be made in an environment free of cigarette smoke and perfume, but not entierly pet free, as I have cats. As with all the items in my store, this plushie was originally designed by me, and it will also be reproduced by me. A lot of time and effort goes into making a detailed plushie like this. Particularly into the head and feet, which contain many tiny parts and internal structures, but also into handsewing the markings of the muzzle. Once finished, this plushie will stand about 36 cm tall and measure around 40 cm from nose to butt.
Sterling's body will be made from a single shade of super soft rabbit style faux fur, with an extra short pile length of 5 mm. The mane and tail will be made of high quality faux fur with a pile length of roughly 60 mm. Short pile minky will be used for the furry parts of the muzzle and upholstery grade velour for the tongue. The hooves and the insides of the nostrils will be made with synthetic suede, a fabric that is made to resemble brushed leather and has a soft feel to it. The hoof bottoms will be made from a combination of thick felt, faux suede and embroidery, giving them detail and dimension. The plushie will be fitted with 12 mm plastic safety eyes, which are to be lined with black imitate leather, to improve their shape and to make them more lifelike. Plastic safety joints will be used to fasten the ears, allowing them to alter position. Foam inserts, plastic and fabric membranes will be added in places to lend shape and stability. The legs will be sealed off from the rest of the body, allowing them to be stuffed firmly enough to carry the weight of the the body, while the rest of the plushie is stuffed more lightly. Plastic beads will be added to the hooves for extra weight.
This artist made plushie is intended for use by teenagers or adults. It is incredibly rare and highly collectible, as it has only been created once up to this point. It is best used for indoors decoration purposes and/or as a photo prop. The quality of the plushie is such, that it is unlikely to break from gentle play or the occational hug, but it is not a toy. It was never created with play or excessive handling in mind, and should be kept away from young children and pets at all times. The plushie can not be washed if it gets dirty, without risking marker bleed-through or quality changes to the fur. The tiny details of the muzzle and feet are also very susceptible to damage.
To make sure that Sterling arrives safely, he will be dispatched in a fully trackable box using the services of PostNord or CoolEurope depending on destination.
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