Spun cotton is the process whereby cotton fibres are wrapped and held in place by thread around a wire armature, with the outer layers pasted over to form a hard surface for painting. It’s a similar technique to paper mache, if a bit more fiddly!

Continuing the theme or tricycling animals, this big old grizzly as a first time rider likes to take his time. Mind you, he’d better hurry up to the party if he expects a piece of cake before it all gets eaten.

Medium: Cotton Wool, Wire, Acrylic Paint, Wax Sealant, Vintage Metal Toy Tricycle

Dimensions: H 21 cm x W 10 cm x D 9.5 cm