Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hi "Thronda".... YES he can move just like a real marionette. Took a lot of working out though! I spent a couple of months creating him. His full name is
"Wish Upon A Star To Be A Real Bear!"  Glad you like him!
HUGS Wendy xxxx

I have recently finished something very different and would love to know what everyone thinks. This bear is around six inches tall, and is NINE WAY JOINTED! Just like a real marionette! He has a detachable "wooden" nose which is held in place with earth magnets!
Please let me know what you think!  Check out more pics at www.mebears.com
Bear Hugs Wendy xxxxx
P. S. I am so excited to be nominated for my beary first TOBY AWARD!!

Thanks Frances!  I have to be patient until it arrives across the BIG POND! I wonder now if it is available in black and gold too!!!!
HUGS to everyone
Wendy xxxxxxx

Thanks everyone! This is the best I have found - might help other artists too. Lani says some top artists use this white fur - it is a high quality and is selling fast! The pile is 15 to 20 mm long.....just what I was after!!!!!  GOOD LUCK to the others following this thread!
http://www.mohairbearmakingsupplies.co. … _pathway=0
I have just put my order in!
HUGS Wendy xxxxx

Hey everyone... I have spent hours surfing the net for Tissavel and beguim synthetics......where are all the shops that DO supply a plain white in 15 to 20 mm pile length. That is 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch??
PLEASE I am getting quite desperate,
HUGS Wendy xx

Many thanks for that!!!!

This fur sounds great but where do you buy it.....I have googled it and have come up with no shop that sells retail.
PLEASE can any one help??????
HUGS Wendy xxx

Hi everyone!   I have been making my little doggies for 12 months now and the belguim synthetic has done the trick. I have been using a mixture of 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch long pile. BUT I have been asked to make a Pom  and feel the fur needs to be 1/2 inch long - maybe slightly longer.
I just love this synthetic - it looks and feels like real fur and the pile is woven closely together so when you trim areas shorter you don't see the backing.
Does ANYONE know where I can get this wonderful fur in the 1/2 inch length.......or if this fails is there a wonderfully dense mohair/alpaca in this longer  length?? I use white fur and colour with mixture of chalks  and acrylics.
My keeshond puppy above is just 4 inches tall.
I hope someone can help soon! HUGS Wendy xxx

Thanks Beary Much Becky!!!   
Wendy xxxx

Good lucky Becky, have a funtastic show!!!
((((HUGS))) Wendy xxx

Good luck Paula...they all look delicious!!!
(((HUGS))) Wendy xxx

NAME: Fraser Anime Panda
EDITION: OOAK,
SIZE: 4 inches (10cm)
FABRIC: Black  & white Viscose Fur (vintage look)
PAW PADS: Cream ultrasuede
EYES: Amber glass
NOSE: Hand embroidered black cotton - glossed
JOINTS: Cotter pin & disc 5 way jointed
FILLING: Premium polyfill, stainless steel beads in belly
ACCESSORIES: Green satin ribbon & metal Chinese coin,
swing tag and printed satin ribbon tag sewn into toosh
DETAILS: Face/feet shaded and needle/scissor sculpted
ADOPTION FEE: $125 AUD
To adopt please visit www.mebears.com
(((HUGS))) Wendy xxx

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Is she needle felted??? Looks so real!   

Thanx Joanne, this bunny has been seen to be believed! 

Thanks Joanne, he looks even nicer in the fur!! 

They are all gorgeous, Paula! I agree with Peter. They wont last! HUGS Wendy xxx     :clap:

Good luck and I hope you have a BEARY great show! HUGS Wendy xxx   

“Roejoe"  is a hand sewn miniature doggie constructed with Sassy Fur – his head is disc and cotter pin jointed.  He stands just 3cm tall and 7cm from nose to tail tip. He sees through tiny 2mm black onyx bead eyes, his nose is hand embroidered and he is filled with premium polyester fibre and a little steel shot in his belly.  Roejoe’s face and body are  lightly shaded.  He wears a red satin ribbon around his neck and comes with a swing tag authenticating he was made in Australia as a one of a kind. Roejoe would be a wonderfully different miniature dog (silky terrier – like Toto) for your collection. Good Luck and hugs Wendy!

http://shop.ebay.com/mebears07/m.html?_ … m=&_ipg=25

“April"  is a hand sewn miniature bunny constructed with so soft cashmere fur – her head is disc and cotter pin jointed.  She stands just 5cm tall including her ears.  She sees through tiny 2mm black onyx bead eyes, her nose is hand embroidered and she is filled with premium polyester fibre and a little steel shot in her belly.  April’s face, ears  and body have been  lightly shaded.  She wears a blue satin ribbon around her neck and comes with a swing tag authenticating she was made in Australia as a one of a kind. April would be a wonderfully different miniature bunny  for your collection.
Have a look now on eBay - good luck HUGS Wendy xxxxx
http://shop.ebay.com/mebears07/m.html?_ … m=&_ipg=25

P.S. The shipping on eBay is incorrect it should be $4.35 world wide and that will be corrected in the invoice at the end of the auction.

Thanks Francy! Yes I have made and sold the whole set to some collectors. BUT some only wanted Tin Bear or Lion Bear or just Dorothy Bear! I am making 7 dwarfs as a commission for another collector right now. Good fun!
HUgs Wendy xx

Ann-Marie!!!!! They are gorgeous......as always!  :clap:  :clap:
HUGS Wendy xxxx

Thanks Conni and Olga! These are great Australian sovenirs!
HUGS from Down Under
Wendy   

Love all the work and detail that has gone into Jack.
HUGS Wendy xx

Oliver is a darling bear! I am sure he will be adopted soon! HUGS Wendy xx

HAVE YOU MISSED ME - I have been beary busy with designing and commissions that I have not had any new bears or critters on eBay for quite a while.  This week I have listed three dressed character bears with amazing hand sewn outfits! For all the information and more pics please visit my eBay webstore - http://shop.ebay.com/mebears07/m.html?_ … m=&_ipg=25
Good luck - Oh they are all at amazingly low starting prices so check them out now before you forget!
Bear Hugs Wendy xxxx
P.S. I hope you are all enjoying my articles about Australia in Teddy Bear Times Magazine!