Lorelei, the Mermaid-Bear from Scratching at the Window, soft sculpture creations by Karen Waschinski

Lorelei, the Mer-Bear

With golden strands in her fur and golden sparkles in her long eyelashes, it's no wonder sailors have jumped ship to be near this lady! Lorelei is half bear, half fish, all seductress!

Measuring about 28 inches from the top of her head to the tip of her long, sleek tail, she's golden sparse mohair with interwoven gold strands, blue-gray ultrasuede paw pads, blue embroidery floss claws and blue glass eyes. Her hand-embroidered nose and mouth are a blend of embroidery floss and silk. Her ears and fins are made of gossamer and her tail is a shimmering purple green with eyelash yarn accent. Long waves of auburn hair cascade down her back into the waters that gently lap around her.

Her wired arms have fine fins along the wrist to the elbow and she's wired from her neck down through her tail for full flexibility! She can pose any way you like! As for clothing, she's opted to steer clear of the traditional seashell bra and gone with a more revealing costume: using the net from a drowned sailor and multiple fresh water pearls. She also has had her belly button pierced and wears an amethyst and fresh water pearl on a golden ring.