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Cincinnati, Ohio
Not a bear exactly, but I'd like to share a gift I completed today for my husband for Father's Day. Started it about a year ago. The nose is sculpted with polymer clay. The rest came to me as unpainted wood and I chose a grey mohair for the hair. Hope you enjoy my "King Willy" nutcracker!
You're right... NOT a bear... but an absolutely amazing work of art. Do you do painting "on the side?" This is no first-timer's effort.
Just wonderful! I'm sure he'll love it!
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Claudia's KnuffelbaerenWOW! A great fantastic work! 
Your husband will be very happy!!!
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PottersHouse BearsThat is so cool! I love it. Now I have to get on the ball and get my husband something before Sunday. I haven't a clue.
Hi Connie
What a beautiful and original gift. You have done a fantastic job.
Julia
Jane Perala Designs Ltd.He is wonderful Connie - your husband will be thrilled. What a marvelous gift.
Jane P.
Brisbanewow...fantastic, I love nutcrackers 
Melbourne, Australia Well done Connie,
He is just gorgeous. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Like Sarahjane and Dilu, I love nutcrackers.
It must have taken hours of work ... the detail is superb.
I'm sure your hubby will love it as much as we all do.
Big :hug:
Sandi
Kim-Bee BearsHe is wonderful!!! You are very talented!
'Bear' Bottoms OriginalsOh how gorgeous! That is the most wonderful nutcracker I've ever seen!! (and having lived in Germany, I've seen a lot of nutcrackers!!)
Kimberly W.
Wow, Connie--he is just fabulous! The painting and detail are exquisite. It must have taken you forever!! Thanks so much for sharing him with us. Your husband will love him!
Debora
WOW!!!!!!!!! :clap:
Hugs,
Krista
bears by beesley TMI have no words! Just outstanding!
Many Hugs Louise
Cincinnati, OhioHello everyone and thanks for all the wonderful comments on my nutcracker. I hope it is OK with everyone that I posted a non-bear. I was just so excited when I finished that I had to share him with someone! To answer the questions, I have been painting for about 5 years, off and on. I've taken a few classes but mostly am self-taught. The reason this nutcracker took me so long to finish is because I start things and get bored and put them aside and then pick them up again to finish later. But there are many steps and layers in painting this particular piece, and it did take many hours. He is big - about 24 inches tall. I modelled the nose after my dad. That is why I call him King Willie! Thanks again for looking, everyone!
Matilda Huggington-beareWOW! its totally, absolutely brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What spectacular talent!! :clap: :clap:
Wendy
Sophie Z'Ours:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
You are forgiven to show us a non-bear piece of art!
This nutcracker is brilliant!
Fantabulous as Dilu said and just gorgeous!
Your hubby is really lucky to have such a great wife!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Y Daydream? DesignsWOW Connie your nutcracker is absolutely fantastic!! It is really a wonderful piece of art. You did an awesome job on him!!
Hugs
Yvette
Connie there are no words to describe how perfect and outstanding your nutcracker is. I do a little tole painting and I can only imagine how many millions of hours he must have takenn. You work is just unbelievable. I am in awe. Thanks for sharing !
