Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

I third the cat toy thing. My practice heads are made out of drill cotton and they get batted around, carried off and generally disappeared.

Thanks Karen!
I have emailed her and we'll see what comes of it.
I'll definitional be there either way! And will most definitely stop by and say hi!

oh she did a wonderful job!!

I've found all these answers fascinating.
I'm a new bear artist but I have been a soft toy artist for nearly 10 years and I've exhibited both at home an internationally. I know what it takes to make a soft toy that's suitable to exhibit and sell.
There are specifics to the bear world that I'm just learning but I'm comfortable enough with my own technique and design skills to get straight out there and sell.

I haven't had a sale yet, to be honest I'm not really putting things out there for sale yet as I have a market coming up in march but I have the domain, a blog, twitter and facebook so when everything get's into swing I'll be ready to go.

In short, I think you are ready when you feel you are ready. Take the plunge.

Thanks Karen,
$200 eeek! I haven't even sold a bear yet, I don't think this one is for me this year at least!
Unless you hear of anyone who need someone to share a stall with, which would be the only way I could even consider it.

Thanks SueAnn & Karen.

I've done some more reading on the OOAK thing and I think I'll go with Original Design for now.

Karen, I haven't heard about the Berwick show, can you give me any details? the market I'm doing is the Craft Vic Children's market at the state library in march.

Thanks SueAnn!
This is great info.
I know how these things work in the art world but in the Bear world things seem a little different!
So OOAK means you won't use that combination of fabric & pattern again? Limited edition means you can?
Or  is it limited edition when you use the same patter with different fabrics? And OOAK when you don't ever use that pattern again?

Hi All,
I have a few questions about standard bear sizes and selling bears.

I have been researching the forums and google but I still need your help with a few things.

Sizes.
I see lots of reference to standard bear sizes but I can't find a list aside from on the Australian bear creations entry form from a few years ago? Can anyone tell me what the standard sizes are and why your bears need to be this size?

Certificates
Does everyone provide certificates of Authenticity with their bears? What needs to go on the certificate?
Do you put a photo?

Tush tags
Is the tush tag just an identifier? should it have more info than just a logo?

Sorry to bombard you but I've been invited to submit for a market and applications close Monday, I just want to get all my duck in a row.

Thanks in advance!
Jen

Hi, I haven't done one for bears, but I have for bookbinding. I used the giveaway to collect information for a survey I wanted to run which was useful.
As Carolyn said lots of people just visit for the give away but some stay longer. (of course it would help if I were a more prolific blogger!)

regards,
Janice-Marie

Hi All,
I'm relatively new to bear making (but not to artist toy making in general) and I was wondering what yahoo groups you belong to?

I do love a good mailing list and I find a few good emails during the work day inspires me for when I get home!

Thanks in advance,
Janice-Marie