Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

You might want to try e-bay. Another thought would be to contact a local furier to see if they have any scrapes or quarter yead you can buy.

No, no Shelli, we can have you going to jail!!! I guess Robert Mckinley is one heck of an artist. One would think that reprinting his book would be profitable!

Shelli: Thank you so much for all this information. I will be spending a lot of time looking at the websites you posted. As for the book, I almost fell off my chair!!! Now why is this book so expensive? I assume it is out of print but still why is it so high? Do you know?

Shelli: My goodness it has been a long time since I've seen you on TT. So glad you popped back in. Thank you so much for your advice. I'm going to see if I can find that book you recommended.

I have another question for you. Can I use a face mold with paper clay? If so, do I need to put anything in the mold to keep it from sticking? I thought if I can do a mold for the face and hands I can free form the beard and hair and the rest of the body. Do you think that would work?

Has anybody worked with paper clay (bought in a package)? It could be paper mache clay (are they one in the same?)My aunt had a cute little Santa made out of it and I wanted to see if I could make one. The questions are:
1) After you sculpt it, do you need to prime it before you paint it?
2) What kind of paint would you use to paint the sculpture?
3) How do you seal it? What product would you use?
4) Are there any good books I could buy to help me get started in learning about paper clay sculpting?

Thank you for your help.

Oh that is great news Tami. I know you miss your little girl. It won't be long now before you can hold her and give her kisses.  :hug:

What a sweet story... :hug: 

Poor thing. I know from experience how much this can cost. My Nekko ate some ribbon and was terribly sick. Cost about $3000 when all was said and done! Needless to say, I too went through everything to make sure nothing can come off a toy and I watch my crafting supplies like a hawk when I have them out.

I got a couple of these wonderful Christmas messages from friends; one is cute as can be and the other is just beautiful. I wanted to share them with all of you. Enjoy:

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:crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  I bet the milk thief is gaging right now....

That is adorable!! 

I love to see the work areas of other artists. Yours is fantastic. It must be a joy to work in your space and create those wonderful critters!!

Great Pictures!! It is very cold here in Minnesota so hearing about the warm weather makes me jealous!

They are wonderful!!   :clap:

I hand baste the muslin lining to the bear parts. Overtime, I am afraid the glue will break down the leather pelt rendering the seams coming apart.

That is a very touching story. It is a good reminder that we all need to be compassionate to each other especially the elderly.  :hug:  :hug:

That was great. I almost felt I was there in person!! Thanks for posting it.  :clap:

They are absolutely charming. I can see why you had to get both! 

My advice is to take as many classes as you can from other artists. Learn as much as you can and interpret what you learned to create your own style of making bears.

That is just darling!   

Dear Alison: Thank  you for that tip. Now the question is, where do you get the long locks of mohair. Do you seperate it out like Joanne mentioned or is there bulk of strands for sale somewhere?

They are adorable Tami. And think, this is Coopers first Halloween. He looks vary smart in his outfit. Oh and we can't forget your Tiffany. She is such a cutie pie.     

Simply darling!!     

Cindy thank you for the information!. I'm going to get the book!

I went on e-bay and found the Rudi book. I got it for a little over $7. I can't wait to get it. I could not find the nursery toys book though....I'll keep looking.