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FenBeary Folk Apr 1, 2008

Ok, this is the first picture with my new camera, I just changed to indoor setting and took the photo, so this is raw

But never again will I make something this small, OMG I did not enjoy I think I am a big bear girl. This little guy is 4 inches, yes 4 tiny inches

My hats of to you guys who do make this size and smaller, a medal is not enough

PS he had ears but did not like them so he is awaiting a new pair

ruth Apr 1, 2008

PS he had ears but did not like them  :lol:

He didn't like his ears Sue ????   

HeeHee , he's cute anyway - great job with that v. long pile !   

Ruth   

fredbear Apr 1, 2008

you are brave making a small bear with what looks like a long pile fabric. He does look cute   
Lynette

baggaley bears Apr 1, 2008

:clap:  :clap:  I think you have done an outstanding job, he is very cute 

Hugs  :hug:
Vicki

valewoodbears Apr 1, 2008

Awww he is cute, poor little guy wants his ears back he says.

I think minis are more hard too!!

Pauline

DebbieD Apr 1, 2008

Awwwhhhh, I think you've done a lovely job with him  :clap:   And yes, that long pile on a small bear is horribly hard to work with!

FenBeary Folk Apr 1, 2008

You are all toooo kind, it was not the mohair that was a problem, I just found it very fiddley, I have short fat fingers and big palms..........in other words shovels, really and it just twisted and turned in my hands and I kept spliting the edge

The mohair was 23mm matted, the matted bit helped, I know I said never again but I am going to try around the 6 inches mark, I know I can do 8 very comfortablely.

But WOW am so impressed with the camera, literally took it from box, first time this morning, added batteries and sd card, switched to indoor and took piccie........................now whats that about workmen blaming tools

Oh yes he didn't half have a moan at me this morning for taking the pics with him having no ears, I had to make all sorts of promises :crackup:

Jennskains Apr 1, 2008

Very sweet.

Marlys Apr 1, 2008

Very cute. With all that fluff I didn't even notice his missing ears.

Michelle Helen Apr 1, 2008

Well, I think he is adorable.....

thumperantiques Apr 1, 2008

Hi Sue,
     Super teddy, for the first try at making a miniature!  It's funny to hear you talk about how hard it is.  I feel the same way about anything over 6 inches!  Did you turn the pieces with a hemostat or tweezers?  They are a  must for turning.  If you didn't have them, then you should try again with the right tools.  It makes an amazing difference.

                                      hugs,

                                      Brenda

DebbieD Apr 1, 2008

I've tried doing that turning with the hemostats/tweezers ~ oh my     Its the only time I've torn a teddy!  But you really must try things before you find what works for you, and what doesn't 

FenBeary Folk Apr 1, 2008

Thanks guys

You are so right Debbie, I think 4 inches was too ambitious so am going a little bigger, I bought a lovely bit of sassy at the bear fair, it's magenta with a smokey under, Ssshhh am taking this away on hols next week to give it a go, I have also semi design a potbellied troll type, oh and I am throwing in a few bits of off-cuts just in case, as well as a very very long haired piece for the new FenLand Troll, gotta go were the mood takes n all that

I actually turned him with a pair of forceps

I AM an artist so I keep telling the other half

Dilu Apr 2, 2008

Awwww Sue,
even without ears he is adorable....Its rather a shame you have sworn off more, because you have a knack.

and you'll love working with the Sassy fabric....

gollyhugs
dilu

Melisa Nichols Apr 2, 2008

I hope you show us a picture of him with his ears on!  He's cute & I'm sure will be even cuter with ears!

FenBeary Folk Apr 2, 2008

Thanks you guys, I am really proud of him, he now has a name, Pudin

He has also jumped ship and has left me, for my daughter, who is thrilled

It is amazing that only a few days I was saying never ever again but the memory dims, so I am going to try 6 inches then when I feel comfortable I will try 5 inches

Peggy Apr 2, 2008

I agree.  I'll leave minis to the experts.  I started one, but never did finish it.  I don't have the patience for it.  It amazes me at how small some of them really are.

Peggy

matilda Apr 4, 2008

I am going to try 6 inches then when I feel comfortable I will try 5 inches bear_grin

Sue its the only way to do it. I now think of my 6" to 7 inchers as giants.