{"product_id":"aleah-klay-housekeeping-mouse-with-vacuum-ooak-2012","title":"Aleah Klay Housekeeping Mouse with Vacuum OOAK 2012","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eCharming in its quiet industriousness, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eOOAK miniature mouse\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003c\/strong\u003e captures a tender, everyday moment elevated into something whimsical and story-filled. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"295\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003etan-and-cream mouse figure\u003c\/strong\u003e, with her softly focused expression and slightly weary eyes, is dressed in a sweet \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eblue and mint work apron\u003c\/strong\u003e, tied neatly at the waist and delicately detailed with sculpted folds and patterning. In her hands, she guides an endearing \u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"561\"\u003etiny red-and-black vacuum\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with a curved hose and expressive face, bringing a playful personality to even the most ordinary of tasks. The scene feels intimate and familiar—an echo of gentle domestic rhythms—yet entirely magical through Klay’s lens. From the finely applied \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eviscose fur\u003c\/strong\u003e to the subtle shading of \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"876\"\u003echalk pastels\u003c\/strong\u003e and the sculptural precision of the vacuum, every element is thoughtfully executed, resulting in a piece that blends \u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003ehumor, warmth, and exquisite craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e in miniature form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWire, clay, viscose, paint\u003cbr data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:12 scale; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1” tall\u003cbr data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition\u003cbr data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003cbr data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Magpie's Nest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/collections\/magpies-nest\/Magpie's-Nest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagpie's Nest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"218\" data-start=\"204\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003c\/strong\u003e is a self-taught American miniaturist based in Salt Lake City, Utah, celebrated for her exquisitely detailed, one-of-a-kind (OOAK) micro-sculptures. Working at an astonishing scale—often just ½ inch to 1¼ inches tall—she hand-sculpts each figure from polymer clay over a wire armature, using a sewing needle to achieve remarkable precision. Her work is instantly recognizable for its whimsical, storybook charm, often depicting anthropomorphic animals and innocent, fairy-tale characters brought to life with delicately applied fibers and hand-painted features. Deeply inspired by childhood wonder and imagination, each piece carries its own quiet narrative—tiny, soulful, and increasingly rare as her work has become difficult to find in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOne OOAK Aleah Klay housekeeping mouse with miniature vacuum cleaner, along with original Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aleah Klay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52176764174610,"sku":null,"price":310.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2171\/2146\/files\/white_51780e1a-31ca-44bc-9386-cfbf573aa4f4.jpg?v=1775596630","url":"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/products\/aleah-klay-housekeeping-mouse-with-vacuum-ooak-2012","provider":"Magpie Miniatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}