Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hi, I always used a hairdryer on it, just to make sure it was truly set.  5 mins would probably be fine .

Hi, Yes ! I did try many mediums for colouring my rabbits and I stuck to liquid acrylic and an air brush. I have kept some of the rabbits I made and the colour is still good. It is definitely a skill and quite frustrating when the air brush gets blocked. You have to treat it with great care, but I love the effect and it was one of my favourite processes to use. Good luck and thanks for reminding me how long ago I originally posted a reply to this post ! : )

Louis
Now available from my website http://www.therabbitmaker.com/SHOP-TRADITIONAL.html

Well it's glad to know that collectors are confident to buy online. I do think it gives collectors  the opportunity to see many bears/ rabbits from lots of different countries as well.

I was just wondering about the bear/rabbit industry and I would be interested to know about collectors and how they purchase.

Do you prefer to buy from shows were you can hold and examine a creation ?

Are you happy to buy form websites ?

Do you prefer to buy from shops ? Are you happy to pay more at a shop ?

I have always tended to collect old rabbits, so I am happy to buy off the internet.

The artist creations I have purchased have been at shows. Something has caught my eye and being able to pick up an item and feel it has given me confidence to then part with my money !

I would be happy to purchase from the same artist again then, over the internet. There is also an excitement about visiting a show knowing that you are going to come back with something. ( Usually I am showing myself so don't get much time ).

What do you do ?

This is a rabbit from my new collection 'Bunny Scrumptious'.

They are now available on my website http://www.therabbitmaker.com/SHOP-BUNN … TIOUS.html

Congratulations !

Thanks Oksana   

Thanks, glad you like him.

I love these 

This is Jacques.
He is available form my website http://www.therabbitmaker.com/SHOP-TRADITIONAL.html

I am donating 10% of his selling price to this years 'Poppy Appeal'.

Thank you both.

Berta I have only seen a photocopy of the magazine article. I have asked for a hard copy but they are a bit slow in coming.

Thank you Becky   

Madeliena is currently available from my website.

Great penguin !

Love his eyes and character.

Well done and congratulations.

Oh thank you.

Hi Can any of the other 'Public Choice Winners' tell me if there is a trophy for the award and if so have they received it yet ? Thanks.

Thanks, I will definitely get a few more pairs then.......I can keep some in my sewing bag then, and upstairs etc .......

I have often wondered about the ' of the shelf glasses'.  As this is my first pair, I thought it best to buy them from the optician. I have seen glasses for a few pounds with the same magnification strength but wondered if there really is a difference in the quality. Does anyone know ? I know it is the frames where most of the cost is but I could do with a spare pair just in case.

Where I work also has a low ceiling and when I put my glasses on my head I then have a habit of scuffing them on the ceiling. They have quite a few scratches on them 

If anyone has a knowledge if it's ok to buy cheap readers I would be grateful to know.

Thanks everyone for your great comments.

Sorry you didn't get to say hello Marianne, but thank you for you lovely comments.

Jenny.... I too am starting to see blurred food on my plate. 

Joanne ..... knitting in bed with a light hooked onto your nightgown

I did buy a small summerhouse this year so I could sit out in the garden and sew even when it's windy, and that does help.

I do dream of having a studio in the garden with big windows and roof lights... well I can dream.

I suppose it is just one of the many side effects from sewing. It does make me think a bit about the future though and taking care of my eyes.  I find I do so much sitting around, because of sewing, buy I do try and balance it with some exercise. Sewing is a very sedentary occupation though.

I have now been a soft sculpture artist for 6 years and in that time I have noticed my eyes deteriorate. I now wear glasses and I'm always moaning about not having enough natural light.

I wondered if other artists had experienced the same, and if they have created any work spaces outside their home to have access to more natural light. I do use daylight bulbs but they aren't the same as the real thing.

Any creative ideas would be appreciated 

Thank you both.