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Gigy Toronto
Posts: 7

I was hoping someone could direct me to a store that sells glass eyes, mohair and alpaca, or any bear making supplies. I've made a couple of bears since moving back to Ontario; buttons for eyes, random faux fur, and more recently a purple mohair coat I found at a thrift store (my current work in progress). I'm not a huge fan of ordering online, so any help would be greatly appreciated. I live in Toronto, I drive when I have to, so anything local would be awesome.

Thanks,
Gigy

Daphne Back Road Bears
Laconia, NH USA
Posts: 6,568

I can't help with a supplier.... stores carrying bear supplies are few and far between now-a-days, mail order is how most of us get our supplies now. But there is a bear show coming up at the Botanical Gardens next month that you might check out... there may be a supplier there you could buy from and plenty of fairly local artists that could give you suggestions if you don't get any here. Here's a link to the show: http://www.teddybearsonvacation.com/torontomay2009.html

Tammy Beckoning Bears
Nova Scotia
Posts: 3,739
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Hi Gigy,

The only one I can think of that is anywhere near you- about 90 minutes away  ( in St. Clements)  is Disco Joints.  Chris and Karen provide  awesome service and they will be at the show Daphne mentioned.  If you look on their website   http://discojoints.on.ca/  and see somethings you like  they may even bring it to the show for you to buy there.   It's worth emailing or calling them

Gigy Toronto
Posts: 7

Thanks for the help, I'll try to make the show. I had a craft store tell me that they stopped selling glass eyes because they are a choking hazard to small children, I looked on the wall and asked "Do buttons not pose the same risk?" All I got was a confused look from the lady. It's been pretty discouraging.

Mo Beary Mo Bear Designs
Redcliff, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,536
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Hi Gigy,

I sent you a PM.

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