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Published: 2009-02-07 05:45:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 1136; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 56
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My first attempt at a snowcat. I took the picture too close to dusk, and I was concerned about contrast.They are kinda cute.
Edit: Painted in a face just to be silleh. Next time I will do all my snow work with sand coloring and plushie eyes. :3
As of Meow 1: [link]
As of Meow 2: [link]
As of Meow 3: [link]
As of Meow 4: [link]
As of Meow 5: [link]
As of Meow 6: [link]
As of Meow 7: [link]
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They're adorable !! Can I go play with them ? 
Instant 
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Yes you can! Build snowmen and snowcats to your heart's content!
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Hehe, then I have done my job.
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Hmm...keep doing you job then!!
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So cuuuute. The pounce-poses work really well for this.
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I love that pose, it's so useful.
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Thanks! I knew I needed to make some kitty scarves.
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Thanks! It was a photo I took in the process of finding the best shots for As of Meow #7: [link]
I may have to show off more single frames from my webcomic, they can be really cute as standalone pictures.
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That's cool. The comics are adorable.
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=]D
*FRENCH SMILEY FACE ACTION--GO!*
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Haha, that cracked me up.
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Thanks! Hehe, I just had to show off this picture of them.
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Ooh this is too sweet! 
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Yes, that's real snow. I didn't make a snow set or anything. I was fortunate that it had such a nice soft texture for photographing.
And the cats seem to hold up to the cold and the elements pretty well. I wouldn't wanna drop them on a hard surface, but getting a little wet doesn't hurt them.
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I'm assuming that they don't end up re-absorbing water, or that the paint doesn't smear then?
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I've never noticed anything bad happen to the paint. Acrylics can be damaged by water, but the varnish seal seems to protect them. I've even washed these guys a few times, specifically after the beach comic. I try not to get them too dirty, I need them to last.
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They're covered in a pretty tough varnish. I do 2-4 coats on all sides and it's very waterproof. Also, since they're polymer clay instead of air dry it's not like they really could re-absorb water (though they are porous so they could theoretically get moldy if I didn't carefully dry 'em out).
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Aah, I see why you are favouring the polymer clay so much.
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Technically ceramics would last longer, but I don't have access to a kiln. I also I wouldn't really be taking proper advantage of the glazes since I want a flat non-shiny finish and lots of control over how the lines/colors come out. Polymer clay is more durable than ceramics, and it's shatter resistant so even if it breaks you can make seamless repairs. Plus it cures in a regular oven. I luffs it.
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You should offer this as a print! It'd make a great postcard.
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I may end up doing that. ^_^
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Aww. So cute!
(sadly, mere words cannot express how cute I find this...
I just love the idea that instead of building a snowman, cats build a snow cat. XD I think I'll try making a snow cat next time there's snow!
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You totally should build snow cats.
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Lol! I definitely will next time I convince the rest of my family that we need to drive up a mountain and play in the snow! (We have to drive for hours to get to snow - it hasn't snowed near where I live for a while... XD)
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Sorry you haven't had any snow recently! I guess that's a good thing in some ways. But I still hope you get an opportunity to play in it.
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I'm glad you took the pic when you did, actually. Gives it a nice, end-of-the-day-we're-going-in-soon-to-have-Hot-Coco kinda feel.
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You're making me crave hot chocolate.
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Absolutely adorable! they should pounce on a snow mouse too:3
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Hehe, I have to make a better snow mouse for them to pounce upon. :3
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