The archive of the 4th Q&A Session

【00:00:12:05】
・Dararan
When creating a pattern from a photo, I often struggle to visualize how the ears should look in their finished form. The base layer’s thickness tends to overpower the shape, and the ears end up smaller than intended.
Could you please tell me how much I should enlarge the ear size compared to the photo to achieve a nicely upright look?

【00:09:41:05】
・Momo
Sakura’s frame is absolutely beautiful, but I haven’t been able to find anything quite like it no matter how much I search.
I would really appreciate it if you could tell me where you got it.
The pieces displayed on easels for the other ones are also lovely.
Could you please tell me what kind of places I should look for to find something similar?

【00:15:35:10】
・sheltie_felt
When creating custom pieces, I used to believe that capturing a pet’s true character meant faithfully recreating the photo as it is.
But when I heard you mention that you “make the eyes a little bigger” or that you “like slightly larger ears,” I was really surprised.
Your Wakuneko works always look exactly like the real cat, even when the pose or expression differs from the photo!
To express “that cat’s essence,” is there anything I should be mindful of besides simply reproducing the photo accurately?

【00:24:07:00】
・Kurumi
After completing the piece, I found myself wanting to give it a fluffier look.
I’m thinking of adding a bit more volume to the body—about one centimeter or so.
Could you please tell me the best way to add more wool in that area?
Also, I would love to know how to create that lively, three-dimensional long-haired fluffiness like your Wakuneco Tsuki.
Mine tends to look a little too compact, so I’d like to achieve a softer, more natural texture.

【00:33:11:21】
・Kurumi
How can I implant the small dotted pattern at the base of the whiskers so that it blends in naturally?

【00:37:16:10】
・Pon pon
When creating my work, I’ve been using the thickest version of the basic form(D) from your book, Sachi-sensei.
However, I always struggle with attaching the ears — for some reason, they always end up looking unnatural.
If there are any differences from the way the ears were made on the Sakura sample in the lesson, could you please tell me?

【00:45:32:06】
・Kotaro’s Mom
Even though I’m making them using the same guideline sizes as you, the expression changes even on the individual I make myself.
I feel that the cuteness changes depending on the length of the muzzle, so I think the cause is in the muzzle shaping.
Since I also set the position of the nose when making it, the actual length shouldn’t have changed.
What should I do?

【00:50:53:00】
・Etsu
When I previously made a short-haired cat that was almost entirely gray, like a Russian Blue, I tried using blended wool.
However, after cutting the fibers short, the colors looked uneven, so I redid it with the existing gray and finished it that way.
I have referred to your gray cats many times, Sachi-san, because they express subtle color variations while still looking beautiful.
The finished work was the best I could do at the time, but I feel there might still be room for improvement.
If there are any special techniques you used to express the color of that cat, could you please share them with me?

【00:57:02:15】
・Mint
When I implant wool above the eyes, the expression always ends up looking sharp or strong.
What should I pay attention to in order to create a gentler expression?
Does it involve only the area around the eyes, or do the size of the nose and muzzle also play a role?
I would be grateful for any advice you could give me.