Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Donna,

You are more than welcome...

I love the igloo house, utilities are practically nothing because it is so energy efficient.  And at less than 1000 feet it is easy to clean.  My sewing rom needs help,though, not enough shelving etc.  But I'm working on that.

The weather is actually quite similar to Oakhurst...but because were farther north the snow comes down at lower elevations.  We get 65" of rain but summers are just as hot.  One neat thing, we get summer breezes from Crescent City which is on the coast. 

Hope all goes well....

Dilu

Judi

So this morning he asks are you signing up?  I gave that look-like what ?  You thought my enthusiasm was your imagination?  Then he says:
                                              "You know, you wont be able to do anything like that  tiger right off the bat."

Huh?  Who's dad was the artist.....who plays piano because she CAN'T do much in the paint type medium?
He's so delightfully goofy sometimes.  "I just don't want you to be dissappointed."  I can't tell yu how long we've been together-I know my limitations- and he doesn 't want me to be hurt.  Is that sweet or what?

I told him I'd be doing good to learn about the teddy applic ation- fabric I can be an artist in, paint....no way.  I keep reminding him, this is all cheaper than therapy....and teddy bears will never betray a confidence!

For others out there, you might want to take a look at the class offerings on the North County Bears website, because the have maybe 10 classes.  Some are for brand new soon-to-be-bear-artists, some for those of us in the middle, and some for the more advanced person.

Nancy Tilberg is currently doing a sculpting class, which  would suggest that it will be given again.

Just info for however is interested

Dily

Thanks Judi,

Allready signed up for the class this AM-since you said we wouldn't need the actual air brushing stuff for a couple of weeks.....

Daphne, you sounded interested, were you able to sign up?

Thanks Judi-  am looking forward to it.  I noticed that Nancy Tillberg has a class on sculpting.....I see another class in my future.
Great fun!

Dilu

Come on you pros from the states-what's the answer?

Dilu

Thank you for this topic, I would never have thought of this problem.  Course I don't show, but still its good to know. 

The taffys a great idea, cuz I don't like it, now chocolate? ......here come the pounds flying in to my hips

Dilu

Daphne, honey, of course I'll tell

I went to a place on the internet called DixieArt.com

I got the Paasche H set, Createx (paint) beginners set, extra bottles (3), airbrush cleaner, opaque medium, extender.

The order was $126.66
FREE SHIPPING on orders over $45.00

I probably didn't need the cleaner, extender or opaque medium....
But I hate it when I start something and don't have everything.

The cleaner is to help if you leave the airbrush for too long without cleaning it- I figure I have done that in the past with regulard brushes so why would I assume I would never do it with the airbrush. Emergencies happen.

This web site was a one stop deal for me, which I love, and free shipping?  Well, I always figure if shippings free I can spend at leaset $10 more than I would have.  Good logic?

Dilu

Judi

My honey, Mr. understatement, just looked at your tiger:  "Hmmmmm
Thats very nice."  Wow!

I'm glad he feels this way- cuz while he was at work I ordered the airbrush and paints.

I looked on the North County Teddy Bears site for info on if it is ok to start late or if I should start when the class starts and practise when the stuff gets here. 

What's the protocol?  Or is there a place on the website I should go to find out answers?

Thanks

Dilu

Rita that's the best answer.....if you're happy, who care how long it took.  It takes what it takes. and your bears are awfully sweet.

Dilu

Yikes, I know I wont have my supplies yet.....but thought I'd let you guys know, that are interested,

Judi's  next airbrush class is the 15.

Dilu

I am absolutely ordering today-  maybe 2nd day air-ouch very expensive.

Thanks Chris- Actually I found them and they also had leather cording....I love it when I can get more than one supply at the same site...I will try your suggestions. 

Say, can paint be mixed in with the yucky pink Femo?

Dilu

OH Shelli!  Such beautiful eyes, they don't look a human made them but like God did....incredable. 

Between what we will learn from Judy with the airbrushing, and what we can learn from Shelli with those eyes...we have no excuse not to produce fab bears!

Dilu

Donna

Yep that's Carmen.  She picks her feathers.  A lot.

Dilu

hope today too

Hey, did Ron ever become Mayor of Oakhurst?  We sort of thought he would be running.

Wow, is this a requirement in the states too?

Dilu

Eileen

Here's what you do, when you get up once an hour to stretch, get coffee or go to the bath.....well, you throw in a load of laundry, spray the tub with cleaner and hope for the best-then get back to the REAL worktable.

Spring Cleaning?!?!? Honey, what on earth is that!

I'm so lucky- not only does my honey not care toooooo much about what is spent at Intercal and Edinburgh and BEARLY CHEAP, (yep they had the synthetic dyes for my future daughter in laws synthetic bear- PETA-POO. Hmmmmm sounds like a great name for a bear.  But he also doesn't seem to notice if the house is a disaster zone.  Ya just gotta love a guy like that.  (He can even cook!)

Bear Hugs to one and all-I am so jazzed today!

Dilu

Judi

I did e-mail you privately, cuz I wasn't sure if there was a problem talking about your class on this site.  I am delighted there isn't.  But this is why I was cryptic to the others and told them were to find the info.  I didn't want to cause anyone any problems.

I have found the Paasch ( I wonder if there is a relation to the Paas company) H kit for under $50 on a site that gives free shipping AND has the paint.  Am I too excited for words? 

YOU BET!

I  would have ordered last night but wanted to be sure I was getting the right thing-my head was bonky-so I've waited till this AM.

You can not possibly know what this means.  When I say I'm in the backwoods of Oregon, I really mean it.  And my disability precludes me driving the 2 hours to get to Medford where they do have some educational opportunities. 

About the only educational opportunities here are various ways to make Methamphetamine. 

I'm being serious- so you guys stop laughing.  Hmmm  there is money in meth...nope, cant do it.  Tooo many years at the psych hospital seeing what drugs did to the minds of kids.  Too sad.

So, I guess it isn't too late for the class?  I better get a move on.

Thank you Judi!  I can hardly wait to start this class. One of the nice things about being older, is that the more I learn, the younger I feel.!

Dilu

PS didn't get the e-mail---But that's OK if we can find out things here.

Dilu

Remember what I said about the Sistine Chapel?  After seeing the eyes of your tiger...oh my goodness!  Michelangelo would have loved airbrushes.  I, for one, am glad you are directing your artistic talant towards bears, which we are all intensly interested in- and not say, decorating cars.

woohoo!  Finally a neat idea I can try without e-buying the supplies!
Thank you Christine, Laura and Judi!

Dilu

Daphne, Ellen, anyone.....

I've been doing some research, 

Try e-bearz university and/or kranbearys there WAS an e-course on bear airbrush painting and even if the course is no longer available there are some info sheets that I found very helpful, you might also.

Also the Paasche "H" series air brush can be had for under $50 on several web sites; Dixieart.com, Hobbylinc.com, and I am sure other sites, that's just what I found quickly.  Also at the Paasche site the same set is $89.00.  OUCH!

My favorite web site is the one who loads quickly and doesn't confuse my old brain with too much flashing stuff.

I have sent an e-mail to the instructor of the 'e-class' to see if she will be doing it again.  I haven't heard back yet, but something tells me I will hear from her cuz she is aware of my seriousness, and is also pretty open and giving.  I hope she will be in a position to offer the class again.  Also the class was a very resonable fee, given that this lady is truly an artist at what she does,

Also they state in the course material that the practising is done on paper bags or heavy art paper.  Everyone has paper bags.

I tell you all this, cuz it seemed you were interested....

Much to my surprise my honey was very open.  I think he likes the idea of a co2 tank because he used to make beer and has been thinking about getting back into it...so Co2 for two....

Anyway this info is for anyone who doesn't do airbrushing but has been dyeing to try.....

Dilu

Thanks Daphne-I'll try it

Dilu

Yes Judi-  we would love to see her, esxpecially after the dancing with the cows story....which was just toooo funny

Dilu

Winney, I was going to suggest Febreeze, but I have never tried in on something important, like a bear.  Good to know it is safe and works, I love the fabric softener idea too-great ideas....and it makes it a little easier for us to think about bears that come from smoking homes. 

Dilu

Hi Pam- welcome.

Your little mouse is very cute.
Look forward to getting to know you

Dilu

Judi.

Wow, more than a YEAR? What size CO2 canisters do you use?  What make is your airbrush?  If you use a co2 tank it would be quiet.  My dad used a huge compressor when he painted dioramas for the movies and the LA county museum-  he did the bison and elephant dioramas that you sometimes see in the Aflac commercials.  And those were done before 1970.  They still look pretty good.    His compressor was really really loud.  Yikes!  Probably explains his deafness in older age.

Now I am really intrigued.

Thanks

Dilu

Daphne

That is so cool- oil paints that be cleaned up with soap and water!!!  I am starting to drop hints about airbrush tools-mainly the compressor, cuz its kind of expernsive.  If we have oil paints like you told us about then trying Judi's technique would be easier.....Ohhhhh I can hardly wait.

Thank you for sharing this info.

I wish my dad was still with us-he would have loved that water clean oil paint concept. 

Dilu

Thanks for all the ideas.....and since I dont sell, I think I will add a touch of vanilla potpuree (sp?) I think it will be great. 
I have more lavendar plants than I can count-it is so easy to dry-so I think I will consider this too.

Hey Donna,
Is Carmen the Cockatoo still at Oakhurst Feed? 
Did you get the package yet-the mail can be sooooooo slow.

I will pick up some of the spray Finishing Touch.  I guess that hair is hair was the thought behind my using  hair conditioner.  Thanks for the warning too-I think that is pretty important to be aware of.  Broken hips-no fun. 

And it makes it easier to turn some of those pieces that are tight.

Daphne,
So for black mohair do you use the Woolite for dark colors?  At first I was just kidding, but now as I type I am wondering-but since it is a one time thing it probably isn't necessary.

I have some black alpaca I got for Golly hair and I haven't used it because it feels course- soooo thank you for the idea-I will be trying it this afternoon.

Dilu

Thanks Judi

     I was figuring that, but I would have tried the wire in back too- your point on that is well taken.

     By-the-way My honey still can't get over your bears.....this is a good thing.....makes it easier to shop for supplies as I continue the quest.

Dilu