Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hi all, Fairly new to the forum, never used shading on a bear. Been reading a lot in the library on shading bears. Shelli's oil method sounds fool proof - will have to try. I do airbrush make-up (day job) so very familiar with those techniques - could be a good option for me.

Two questions;
1. I have read a lot about different types of markers - most not available in SA, but I do have alcohol based Spectrum Noir markers used in scrapbooking: does anyone have experience with alcohol markers on bears?

2. Do you shade all your bears? Do you only use it only to "age" a bear or give it a more 'life like' appearance?

Thanx
Theresa