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This is the absolutely the best news ever - my Wee Scone "Jeannie" arrived the other day - isn't she a delight! I am so thrilled with her - Diane did a wonderful job - her bears are the best!
Jane P.
OK - I think I need to make the pic smaller - I'll be back in a few minutes with her photo.
Maybe third time lucky!
He is wonderful Connie - your husband will be thrilled. What a marvelous gift.
Jane P.
There shouldn't be any problem, as long as you haven't photocopied them to re-sell.
Jane P.
Kim, I'm with you on the good quality t.p. - no splinters thanks!
Tim Hortons cafe mocha and my wonderful cleaning lady are two things I must have - however neither are particularly expensive.
The dogs all get good quality food, with a topper of ground beef, and the horse gets the best hay I can buy.
Jane P.
I remember when I was designing an open mouth bear, and didn't want to just make a slash in the side head piece. I wanted it to be more sculptured looking - so ended up adding about 5 more pattern pieces to the darn thing - I must have made about 8 different heads before I had it right. Now it is just how I want it - but so complicated that I only make about two a year!
Jane P.
NOT A CLUE!
I set my eyes in the same way you do Judi (not the taxidermy eyes - I haven't used those yet). I needle sculpt (as opposed to needlefelt) an eye socket by sewing between the eye placements under the bridge of the muzzle, and pulling on the threads slightly more each time until I get the desired indent. I then set the eyes. Sometimes if I am putting white felt under the eyes I leave the threads of the eyes loose, then I can remove the eyes, mark the spot with a pin, airbrush, then put the eyes back and set them permanently. That way the white felt doesn't get messed up with the airbrushing.
Jane P.
Wow, everyone is so clever. I have only made a few open mouthed bears, and have always thought that it would be great to be able to shut the mouth sometimes, so he/she isn't always looking like he/she is catching flies!
I have seen thise incredible dogs on ebay from Japan - I think her ebay id is "toy" - and they seem to be able to open and close their mouths. It would be great to figure out how.
Jane P.
Not too much we can do about it - but it is extreemly annoying. I am thinking of having a mini show on my web site in a month or so, and thought that I would offer a discount on the postage if the bear is purchased in the first week of the show - not too sure just yet what the amount would be, but I'm thinking about it.
Jane P.
Gorgeous as usual Aleta - your bears are the best! I have spent many happy times admiring your bears on your web site - I just love them!
Jane P.
I like to put sailor collars on my boys - not that I make very many boys.
Jane P.
Her creations are absolutely amazing - she does dogs too!
I think this is her web site address
www.jansch.freeserve.co.uk
If not, then do a search for "Heather Jansch Bronze and Driftwood Sculpture"
Jane P.
Hope you get well soon Judi - sounds very painful.
Things that make me go GRRRR - well I just got back from my walk with my dogs, and I think I am the only one in the neighbourhood that picks up after their dogs - I know we live in a rural area, but children walk along these streets, and I am sure that they, along with everyone else, don't appreciate having to hop skip and jump around all the doggy leavings. I know that putting it in a plastic bag preserves it nearly forever, but there are now biodegradable bags you can get for just that purpose. That's my beef for the day!!!!
Have a nice one everyone,
Jane P.
Just sooo sweet Diane - I love those old bears.
Aleta - I believe they are marrow/squash/zucchini - that type of thing.
Really pretty garden Diane.
They are soooo cute Edie - and sooooo small. I don't know how you mini bear artists do it. I find it really hard sewing an 8" bear - much easier for me to sew at least a 12" one.
Jane P.
What a great bear - I just love all that hair! (oops, I'm typing in rhyme)
Jane P.
What a real cutie-pie! She's lovely.
You say she is made from two types of yarn - is she knitted?
Jane P.
I have stopped taking commissions for a while, but will probably get back to them in the near future. However, yes, I usually ask for a deposit - approx 50%, and it is non-refundable, but can be put towards a different bear. I contact the customer just before I am going to start, to make sure they still want what they ordered. When the bear is finished, I send a couple of digital photos, and the amount of the balance owing including shipping. I also tell them that they are not obligated to purchase this bear, and if they wish me to do something different that is OK. I don't usually take commissions for a bear that I wouldn't normally make, or am uncomfortable making, ie: green and orange panda for instance. I want to make sure it is within the realm of my regular style of bears, and I will be able to sell it if the customer doesn't like it.
I can't help you with the real fur issue, as I don't make real fur bears - sorry.
Jane P.
I also took Judi's class on felting faces at EbearzU and it was great - didn't finish the bear, but that was my fault not the class. I really enjoyed learning a new technique. I would definately recommend the classes.
Jane P.
What a sweet little dog - congratulations. I just dare not go near the pound or the SPCA, as I would have a house full in no time. We already have three dogs, and my husband says if I bring home one more there will be trouble - he means that there will be lots of room for it, because I will have to leave - haha. I have managed to restrain myself so far.
Jane P.
Thanks everyone - they are a lot of fun to make. Except of course the black clothing is really hard to sew. I just don't seem to be able to see when I am sewing with black fabric. I am practically burning my hands on the light bulbs of my lights because I have the lamps pulled down so low to give me all the available light I can get.
