Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

i have managed to add my 'Pondering Panda' i have fun doing this especially as it was my first challenged. its great seeing so many ideas coming to life. did try to put a couple of other pics on here of Poppit but cant seem to upload, i'll try again later.

hi everyone when you have finished your panda how / where do you put the picture or pictures? this is my first challenge and i have had fun doing this.

thanks for the pictures it took me back seeing places i grew up in and my first saturday job in Chimes maybe you remember the teddy bear shop & dolls house shop was next door ( thats where my bear days started ) and the bear fairs just around the corner at the Corn Exchange. i always visit maidstone when ever i return to the uk i love the shops and to i used to work in the old Boots the Chemist in the high st it was an amazing build, but on my last return i saw it had gone and new shopping area has been built, its a shame one day all the original building will disappear. anyway i enjoyed that thankyou.

thanks for the ideas, i'm off to look at mouths now. my only real problem is that i have limited battery time on my laptop(due to no electric being on 12v in our eco cabin) to read all the great info thats out there so once again thankyou for your help

hi thanks for response, i haven't tried felting on my fabric bears yet, only make felt bears so i know how to felt so i am off to muzzels to read up, but yes that was what i meant, but some aren't felted so how is this done.
i haven't tried needle sculpting when do you do this before or after turning and what stitch do you use? just a back stitch or gather?
thanks for advice

hi guys quick question. when i look at so many of these amazing bears the muzzle always looks quite prominet is there a technique to this? i have tried stuffing firm, sewing across where eyes will go and pulling but doesn't really look right, i hope someone can help i have put a picture of Nigel No i Wont he moves his head to say no.....little monkey

wow what great pandas i haven't started mine yet still playing with ideas, but i will have fun having a go....oh paula where in kent are you? before my travels and settling in portugal i was from kent ... rochester. what a small world. off to look at the gallery now 

thanks for that i will give it ago 

hi i did put an entey but cant see it. well i waas given some advise to have ago as i am new here and it would be good for me, so count me in, i am looking forward to see all your ideas and variations. 

Thankyou for you kind imput.
i have had over 120 hits on my site this week so that has been a real encouragement. i have been busy looking at all the info and there is so much on here, just need to make the time to look at it all.

once again thankyou

hi i have a question for anyone, i have never felted into fur can anyone tell me if it only works on sparse mohair fabric or can you do it on upholstery velvet, cashmere etc. i make mini bears and do not want to waste my fabric if it doesn't work. has anyone done it?
thanks susan.

Hi there i have been given some advice as i am new at selling and they thought it would be good for me to have a go at this, so count me in to. i am looking forward to the variations that can come from this.
thanks for the advice guys 

hi there,
can i ask where is the best place to order upholstery fabric for good price. i live in portugal and everything is so expensive and it would be good to get a yard to use for new designs and save my sassy bear fabric for best. susan 

thanks for feedback and visits to my site. you mention about autions do you have any websites for me to go to? does ebay come under this? you have also mention about posting them on here, how do i do that....sorry i'm bit new to the forum thing. once again thanks for advice, and the moral boost.

how much have your bears changed over the years and do you have a particular look?
i have some new additions to add to the site her is Rose.

hi i am a new artist been making bears for family etc but have now done my website and hope to start selling my miniature bears, i would be grateful for any feedback on my bears as i wish to improve and am very critical of myself. so if anyone one can give me advise on how long things took them to start selling and what you think of my bears. i have a stall at a faitcraft in september so am trying to build some stock up. i live in portugal and the bear thing here is not happening. thanks for your time. www.bear-hands.co.uk

Hi Everyone

i have just done my sassy order and yes $200 to make sure i got a good range. i live in portugal and cant get anything here so finding somewhere that does everything and stephanie gave such good customer care and immediate replies to my emails. so overal well pleased thanks to stephanie :clap:

hi everyone,
i am a new miniature bear artist, been making bears for family etc for years you know the story and have been coaxed into making my website and selling them. i would be truly grateful of some honest feedback, there are so many amazing artists out there i am very critical of my work. I would like any advice you may have on selling, limited additions, the best way to go etc.
i live in portugal now and here there is no bear people to talk to so i hope to meet new friends on here. i have been getting a stock together as i am taking part in a fair so i'm hoping that will boost things here and get people collecting. fingers crossed. my site is www.bear-hands.co.uk
thankyou for your time  Mr Tatters 2inches