BEHIND THE BRAND
CurlyJoCreation is an artisan business selling globally, Each item is unique and handmade by me.
I have dabbled in creative ventures for many years, from painting ceramics, doodling with pen, pencil and paint, interior decorating, papier-mâché – you name it I’ve had a go.
In 2015 I set about restoring a beloved childhood doll which led to me creating my own rag dolls. Ever creative, during Christmas of 2018, I decided that my dolls needed a pet to go alongside. This is when I came across needle-felting for the first time. I was immediately struck by the wonder of sculpting with wool. The possibilities were endless, I discovered.
I decided that I wanted to create realistic sculptures so I set about studying animals and creating features and poses in as much detail as I could. Each of my sculptures is handmade using a wired armature and pure wool. I use a variety of materials such as glass, wax and glue to create eyes, claws and paws.
I sold my first pair of dogs in February 2019 and have never looked back. Many of my sculptures now ship to destinations far across the globe.