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Many of us associate stuffed animals with the cute cuddly toys of our childhood. Waltraud Rickel from Bobenheim-Roxheim, on the other hand, specializes in stuffed animals for adults.
In her small workshop, she makes a wide variety of animals: Dogs, bears, monkeys, squirrels and other creatures - all lifelike and intricately handcrafted. The pattern is designed by the stuffed animal artist herself. The individual parts for the head, body and legs have to be sewn, stuffed and assembled by hand before a lifelike dog of the "West Highland White Terrier" breed is created.
Waltraud Rickel pays attention to every little detail: Nose and paws are felted, teeth and claws are modeled and the eyes are lovingly painted. For good stability and mobility, the artist mounts a doll skeleton and uses wires. In many hours of work, extraordinary animal unique specimens are created.
IN VIDEO
Waltraud Rickel, stuffed animal artist
CREDITS
Author: Imke Schneider
Camera: Ole Flashaar / Markus Windmeier
Sound: Sören Peter
Editing: Marco Büttner
Editing: Rolf Hüffer / Dorothee Eisinger
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