Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thanks so much guys, I am really pleased that you like Spoigal - I loved making him and working with all that colour! 

Many thanks, I am so pleased that you like him!

  Many thanks for your kind words, I'm really glad you like him!
Cheers,
Claire.

Please meet Spoigal, the clown rabbit from my new collection - available now from my website, Etsy and Bear Pile.
Many thanks,
Claire.

This looks brilliant! (So does your giraffe.) What amazingly neat and detailed crochet!

I would like to introduce The Incredible Klaus, the first clown from my Circus Collection - available now from my website, Etsy and BearPile.
Many thanks,
Claire.

He is wonderful - I really love the dogs you make!
Best wishes,
Claire.

Love it!

Hi Kaori
I love your bears - Alice is great!
Best wishes,
Claire.

She is very sweet and I think the design is great - well done! :thumbsup:
Best wishes,
Claire.

Hi Wayne
Lovely bear - I think he is very aptly named as he has such a happy and appealing face!
Best wishes,
Claire.

Wow, this is cool - I love the way you've done the sheep!
Claire.

A lovely bunny - and just in time for spring! Love your work, Claire. 

He is really gorgeous, great work!

Hi
I would like to introduce Timothy Hay, my first new design for 2013. I made his hat from pressed wool felt.
Hope that you like him
Claire. 

Hi
From doing some reading on Farnell bears, I understand that until the 1920s standard cardboard was used in the footpads, so go for an acid free, solid card and you should be fine. The art-grade mount board Jenny suggests sounds ideal. As a rule of thumb, I would say that less is more with restoration, so don't be afraid to leave things as they are if they look OK to you. I did some selling for a doll restorer who also worked on bears - perhaps a doll hospital would be able to give some advice on mohair and sourcing authentic growlers? 
Best of luck with your teddy,
Claire.   

Hi Becky, many thanks. I love the classic costumes, too, especially for clowns. 

Thanks Francy

Many thanks

Hi,
I would like to introduce my new bear, Lunar, another clown.
Cheers,
Claire. 

She is really sweet - best of luck for the fair. 

Hi
I'd like to introduce my new bear, Jaffles. He is available for adoption on Bear Pile and Etsy.
Cheers,
Claire.

Thanks very much, Cheryl; I'll give that a go. 

He is brilliant - I love the colours and the proportions - and also the ruff!  
Best wishes,
Claire.

Hi Cheryl
Many thanks for posting this tip and tutorial. I have had this problem with my bears in the past, so I am very curious about the technique. Does it work by transferring a fine layer of glue to the fur - kind of like hair gel, for bears? Also, does the brand of tape used make a difference?
Thanks for your help,
Claire.