Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

    Well Wendy, you know how much I love him! He is just so sweet!

Yes!!! :dance:  This totally makes sense.....thanks so much!! :hug:  :hug: I didn't think to try it this way.....of course I will still need to order the #SS6 set screws, so will do so ASAP.  I am anxious to use the locline.  Was really disappointed when I tried to use it and then couldn't.  Thanks Brenda!  It's clear to me now which way to go.

The Dremel tool tip is a keeper as well.  We do have the tool and metal cut-off wheel out in the garage.  Good option to have!

Hi Donna  I managed to get my 1/2 inch apart myself, but it was tough.  I just bent them until they popped apart.  Had to go so hard at it, I almost hit myself in the nose .........

I just measured my set screws again, and the ones I have are 1 1/4 inch.  I can't remember why I ordered this size.......maybe I clicked on the wrong one, or were these the ones recommended?  Anyway, I think I was afraid the 1 3/4 wouldn't fit either, so didn't see those as an option, which is why I was looking for something longer.  But since Brenda says they do work, I will trust her.......thanks Brenda! :hug: If it is a tight fit, that's okay as I can work with that.  I am wondering if the thickness of the joint discs themselves makes a difference here as well?......maybe the ones I was trying to use are too thick and I need to use thinner ones?

Brenda, one more thought I just had.  How did you cut the threaded rods?  I am wondering, as my hubs tried to cut the heads off of some other screws for me, and this messed the threads up so that the nuts wouldn't go on.  Darren was wondering if he needs to use a certain type of saw to cut them more neatly.

Me too!    

You know, in my quest to find the proper size set screw, I've talked to people in two local hardware stores, and also in Menard's, and haven't found anyone who could help me find what I need.  I looked online, and that was confusing as ever as it appears that hardware/fasteners are described there in a language that I totally do not understand.  Suffice it to say that I didn't get very far online on my own......I need a translator! :doh:  One thing that I did figure out though was that the long screws you get in plant hanger kits would be about right for what I wanted to do.  Can't seem to find anything like them anywhere else though, and I really don't want to have a ton of extra plants hooks laying around.....not sure if I can get lock nuts to fit either.  It's all enough to make a person crazy!   It is so frustrating when only such a small thing is standing in the way of using this armature like I've wanted to do.  I hope the longer screws with the philips head I found will work.  I'll try to mess with it over the next day or two and see if it's workable.  Fingers crossed!!

Sounds good! I can't wait to see them.  I'm really looking forward to placing an order myself soon.  It looks like I'll finally be able to sometime next week! :dance:

Hey Donna    I was planning to use the burn through method....maybe it was intended to use cotter pins with this?  I believe some did come with my locline, come to think of it.  I prefer something that joints tighter than cotter pins for this application though, hence trying to use the set screws with lock nuts.  I think the set screws I bought were probably meant for the 1/4 inch locline......I went back and did not see a longer set screw for the 1/2 inch size.  Anyway, the screws I found yesterday might work....I'll have to just try them to see.  If you can figure something out for those of us 'locline challenged', I for one will be most grateful! :hug:

Hey Robert, I was just visiting our local hardware store yesterday to order my bulk cotter pins, and happened to find another possible solution for the 'long enough' screw.  Instead of a set screw, it is a 2 inch long flat end screw with a philips head on it.  Also bought one of those angled screwdrivers to help set it.  I'll give it a go and let you know how it works for me as well........this might be an option if you also can't find the proper set screw size.

I can't give any advice not already given as I've not figured it out myself yet, but I wanted to say that I totally commiserate with you on the confusion, Robert! :hug: I've had some of the 1/2 inch stuff for awhile now, finally got brave enough to try it and thought to use it last month on a bear, but then couldn't find long enough set screws to use with it.  It seems Edinburgh's aren't long enough to go through the armature and also the joint discs and two lock nuts needed?  Looked in the hardware store.....found nothing.  I haven't searched online yet as I was too frustrated and just had to leave it for awhile.  Anyway, good luck with your locline adventure.    I would love to hear how it goes for you!

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  Ahhhh, the white P's are gorgeous!  The breeder who I bought my Indian Blues from had these also.  They were quite a bit more expensive, but so beautiful that I was wishing I could have them.

Thanks gals!!  As always, your comments mean the world to me! :hug:  :hug:

I've just listed a new bear available on my website.  His name is Conrad, and he's a fun new panda design with a long neck and short, chubby legs.  Conrad comes with his favorite floppy bunny (created from string mohair) and a vintage doll-sized quilt.  Please visit him here: http://www.thimblebearyoriginals.com/we … able1.html

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Tracy

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  Daphne, that is sooooo sweet!  And just perfect you had this bear already started......maybe Aunt Emma was supposed to have him all along!  He's simply wonderful........love that beard!

    Thanks so much everyone!!  Your wonderful comments mean so much to me!

I do seem to have more custom orders of the light colored bears too.  I am not sure what it is....I find I am a bit more partial to them too.

I wish he was coming to my address in the United States!    He's wonderful!!!     I just love his face, and that tail is awesome!

Wendy, I'm just thrilled that you love your ornament! :dance:  :dance: Bob is a great name......and wasn't that a silly card with the cat? Thank you so much (Tammy too) for your wonderful words about him.  I had fun making this one......the limbs are polymer clay baked onto cotter pins.  It's always fun to do something different!

I'm so relieved Bob arrived already........I was worried you wouldn't get him in time!  Merry Christmas to you!     Hey, did you get the chocolate too?  I hope it didn't get eaten while in customs!  

I thought I would share the last two custom orders I completed for 2008.  Sheldon, the tan kid mohair bear, was just recently sent off to his new mom, and Finegan (cream kid mohair) went home a few weeks prior.  I admit to feeling a bit lost without a custom order deadline 'looming' now.....but will take more orders in January, so will be busy again soon!

I've received my ornament today from Nichole Encinas of Blueberry Creations! :dance:  :dance:   I love him, love him, love him!!!        Thank you so much Nichole......little Ralphie is so special and absolutely adorable!  He is a treasure and I am so thrilled to have him.  He will keep me company year round for certain!

I've taken photos....including one of the pretty packaging he was in as I loved it too! The ribbon wrapped box was so pretty, and a keepsake in itself!

Darn it!    I won't be home in time today to watch it, and it sounds like a good show!  Suppose I can find it online later to see it?  It is mind boggling how people can get so obsessed with them.......I'd love to hear what Dr. Phil has to say about it all!

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  That's totally cool!

OMG!! That's a monster turkey!!   And you were able to fit it in your oven?

Not that we would ever dream of eating him, but our pet turkey, Jive, weighs around 50 pounds.  No surprise to us he is so heavy though......he's a pig in a turkey suit and eats everything in sight!  

Tammy, thanks so much for posting this!!   I have gone and made a photo book of my bears.......this is something I needed to do, had bought a scrapbook for, and never seem to have the time to put it together.  So this photo book offer was perfect!  I had one of these made after our vacation this past summer (through Kodak Gallery), and it's wonderful.  I can't wait to see how my bears look in the photo book!  Thanks again, and I hope others will take advantage of this offer before it expires.  By the way, the coupon is good only today now, but you have until Sunday to actually order the book.  Just activate the coupon, and it's saved in your cart until Sunday.

  Thanks gals!  I'm looking forward to the show as well!

Krista- No such thing as a silly question! :hug:  :hug:  Who is Who in Bear Making, created by Karin Jehle of Lovable Fellows, is a site for bear artists that is similar to what Bear Artists Online was.  I joined when it started.....can't remember just when, how time flies! .....this is our first online show.  I'm posting a couple of links, one for the homepage, another for the page with information on joining Who is Who in Bear Making.  There's lots to look at.....have fun checking it out! 

http://www.whoiswho-in-bearmaking.com/

http://www.whoiswho-in-bearmaking.com/join.htm