Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Very sweet daisy actually makes me think of Sweet peas because of her lovely colours
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Oh my Dalmations are so loveable but totally bonkers1
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    hello you! 
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being so gorgeous must be thirsty work! 
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Hi all
thinking of making a very soft bear with weight and was wondering about using some 'baby fat'. I think it's what they use in the new born dolls. It is a bit pricey so I was wondering if any of you out there had used it and what kind of feel does it give? The jelly blobs look quite big and I don't want my bear to feel she is full of beans. My initial thoughts were to make a smaller inner body full of baby fat so it won't all end up in her bottom and then the gap between inner and outer stuffed with a high loft filling (and a similar process for the head & limbs). I am thinking of a bear under 35cm/14". Could I also cut the jelly blobs in half or are they too firm and slippery? I really would like the head to feel heavy in your hands but it may be difficult to get the bears balance right when sitting. How heavy is the babyfat? and would 1kg be enough for what I am thinking of?
Over to you  .......
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  He looks so soft that fur is gorgeous
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Cuddly + Softest fur + Beautiful colour + Sweetest face = one GORGEOUS bear! lovely job Jen  
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Black bears are my favourites, his nose is wonderful makes me smile   
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Thankyou Threadbears, Jen, Peter, Anthony, Maria, Pink! Bob is going to Moscow - not sure he will get much Yorkshire pudding there  but I am sure he will love Russian pelmeni just as much!
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Stunning! Alfred is full of character Beautiful shape, wonderful details and great photos. Totally gorgeous
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  wonderful work!
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    Just wonderful love everything about him!
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Ohhww I love a black bear and with yellow paws also one of my favourite colour combinations. You are so clever with your use of colour! Gorgeous bear sweet little  dress 
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Sweet little face!
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I love this little Cocker Spaniel She is just THE cutest!     
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beautiful colour and sweet as ever 
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I would love one of these too!   
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Oh my I want one of these! 
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    a hug each!
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Sorry you have been suffering Gail- food poisoning is the worst

    Great post you lot (and your bears) always make me smile 
Btw I keep the drinks cabinet locked as my bears like liqueurs especially Baileys!
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Pink Ginny is as pretty as a princess and as fluffy and soft as a marshmallow. She once decided to be a prima ballerina ‘I’m going to be the best Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker Suite ever’ she said twirling around on one tip toe. ‘Hum mm you do realize that this role isn’t all about eating candied fruit and nuts don’t you?’ ‘Ohh’ she says and stops mid arabesque. ‘Well in that case I may have to retire sooner than I thought’
Thank you for looking Just on bearpile
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Mr Bob Parkin is a true Yorkshire bear - proud, straight forward and utterly loyal. He loves the rugged heather coloured moors and can hike for days among dry stones walls, crags, fells and dales with only the sheep to talk to. Bob puts his hardy constitution down to fresh bracing Yorkshire air, the finest Yorkshire beer and of course plenty of Yorkshire puddings and gravy.
Thanks for looking
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Lovely sweet face! 
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    Totally wonderful!
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  Oliver is gorgeous! His fur is a beautiful and as for his expression you always manage to capture the bears character so well - a skill in itself. No wonder he sold so quickly   
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