Thanks, gozer! I wonder if I channeled him unconsciously? (I didn’t mean to, but I guess that’s not the way it works.) He’s one of my most favorite creatures I’ve made, so I appreciate the details you listed!
a little of both. I separated the roving (I bought a bag of twisted), but kept some brown flecks. Then lightly felted, and twisted into place. Then felted a wee bit more to shape.