Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Aww... Thanks very much, Vicki. That's the look we're all going for, isn't it? 

Becky

A big and beautiful bear! 

Becky

He's a sweetie! I really like the way you've accessorized him.

Becky

Welcome, Nathan- Nice teddy!

Becky

I think that everything you mentioned works fine, especially once you enclose it in a pouch. Mini-makers might have other suggestions (e.g. Mineral granulate or tiny steel shot) since they need the weighting material to go down into tiny feet, etc.
In addition, different kinds of filling have different degrees of weightiness (e.g heavy polyfill whose fibers haven't been "exploded" and rubber "baby fat" pellets). I hope this is helpful!

Becky

Gorgeous animal 

Becky

These sisters are soooo beautiful! And with you putting in the time to train them properly, and take them for long walkies, and all the rest - I'm sure they're as lovely in person as they are in pictures.

Becky

Sweet baby... Is it a wild cat, Christina, or domestic?

Becky

Baby animals (especially) are so good at making new friends - of all kinds.

Becky

Simply magnificent! 

Becky

He looks very sweet and also very strong.    Lovely work!

Becky

Kitty is sure lush and plush, isn't she? 

Becky

Aww... Bless her little cotton socks.

Becky

Another early nose material was gutta percha, which is a kind of latex. (I had to look it up, since the name always sounded to me like something from inside a fish.) 

Becky

No ideas, but I find him very beautiful. 

Becky

Christina identified it. That's exactly what it is! 

Becky

I really like this color, and the adorable little T-shirt you made to complement it.

Becky

Welcome, Penny!

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Becky

Becky

Maybe you could get in touch with Jo Nevill (via Facebook or Bearpile)? She is known for her bears with ceramic faces, and would probably share with you how she does it.

I think you could be right about the pattern, too.

Becky

Marvelously cute 

Becky

I have two ideas, but no guarantees. First, I'd use the largest disks possible, and maybe even design the head with a slightly larger neck opening to accommodate them. Second, I'd stuff the top of the body quite firmly - the whole collar-bone area and upper back need to be very supportive in order for the head not to slump (even with a regular stuffed face).

The face is already adorable, by the way.

Becky

That is quite the coat! (And that bubble hasn't met the claw quite yet, I'm thinking.)

Becky

I really like this panda!  You must have looked very carefully at the real panda bears.

Becky

Becky