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sarahjane

Thanks ladies for thinking I look so young...now if I could just have the body of a not quite 30 year old.

me too!!! I'll have one of those!!  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

sarahjane

A blue platy would be great....can't wait to see pictures  :photo:

sarahjane

Looks like some kind of scam to me...but I am a bit cynical. bear_rolleyes

I think that if something looks to good to be true than it probably is......Unfortunately there are some people who will be taken in by auctions like this. I people want to help other then there are other more legitimate ways of doing so.

sarahjane

Well I just had to go and have another look at your picture...are you sure that is you???  41 you say...grown children?  I wanna see the right picture..you know the one that looks like you are really 41.!!!  bear_cry

You look much younger than I do and I'm only 38....  bear_cry

Sending you best wishes for your eyes and hopefully you won't need an operation  :hug:

sarahjane

Wow CONGRATULATIONS

Aleta...how very exciting. I also can't wait to see pictures!!  :photo:

sarahjane

I have used locknuts once or twice but have found that I prefer cotter pins for the size bear that I do (5 - 9 inches).

I feel that they are tight enough and like you have always used needle nosed pliers...that said I brought myself a cotter pin turner on the weekend so I'll let you know if that is better/easier.  bear_original

sarahjane

:doh:  :doh:  :doh:  Shelli I didn't know you could get superglue as a gel!! Thanks for that looks like a trip to the shops is in order  :dance:  (obviously I don't get out much  bear_whistle  )

sarahjane

(I put a drop of superglue on them to stiffen them and adhere them to the eye.

Would someboddy please tell me how you manage a drop!!!  :doh:  :doh:  bear_angry

Peanut is a really cute bear.....I will try the Perle cotton on my next one....Thank you  bear_original

sarahjane

Hi...This question has probably been asked before, so if someone could point me in the right direction that would be fine.

I was wondering how many of you find your websites really worthwhile...and is it necessary for me to have a website up and running before I start selling on ebay?    Being almost a computer dunce I am having trouble creating a website and can't afford to pay someone to do it for me so I was thinking about starting on ebay (which is convenient and easy as I have some experience with ebay selling collectables etc) and looking at a website later.

I'd be interested in all opinions.....Thanks

sarahjane

Great work Deborah...these bears are fantastic!!!  bear_wub  bear_wub

For those of us who are uninitiated and still very new to bearmaking what does TBAI mean?  :redface:  :redface:  :redface:

sarahjane

"wee bears running blind and screaming, right out of the studio! "

:crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

I'm not going to get that picture out of my head in a hurry!!!

sarahjane

OOhhh and I'll try the nail polish remover too (I can't believe I never thought of that  :doh: )

sarahjane

Thanks Shelli...I'll try it this way for a while and see of I find it any easier  bear_ermm   I think some of the problem is the 6 inch bear...I may have to try bigger bears  bear_grin

I've moved to a new eyelid technique to alleviate some of these issues and while it's also imperfect, it's much easier.  Having said that, I'm keeping this one to myself!

bear_cry  bear_cry  bear_cry

  Only share it when its perfect OK!!!  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

Once again thanks so much for your help.  bear_original

sarahjane

You should post as many show pieces as you want they are all wonderful...This little guy is awesome  bear_wub  bear_wub  bear_wub

sarahjane

Now that I can see them they are fantastic...I love them to bits..  bear_wub  bear_wub  bear_wub

sarahjane

foot long? Hey, I need one of those for the days my eyes are bothering me, I could see that!

:crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

I cna't believe you use pliers to flatten it...I use my teeth  :crackup:  :crackup:

sarahjane

Awww Shantelle I can sympathise with you it's sooo frustrating when that happens  :twisted:  just makes you want to kick the computer across the room!!!

sarahjane

:dance:  :dance: That's wonderful news Tracy...I can relate to your fathers predicament as my dad was laid off at 53 and had a terrible time trying to find work again!!!

It's so good to hear some good news!!!

sarahjane

I have been watching ebay for a while now trying to get up the courage to have another try at selling again, and I had noticed that it seems to be getting busier again.....is this right or is it busy for only a few of you?

Shantelle and Tracy I'm sure it will pick up again soon just keep doing what you are doing  :hug:

sarahjane

Wow fantastic...TWINS... a double blessing...Congatulations!!!  bear_original

sarahjane

I use doll needles that you use for button jointing, and don't have any problems with holes or anything...my main problem is with the glue, I don't seem to be able to manage touches, more like great big globs...  bear_wacko

sarahjane

ooops I didn't know you were supposed to put glue on the cord first...I usually put the eyelid in place then drip the glue on...maybe thats what I'm doing wrong?   bear_rolleyes

sarahjane

I have been using cord for eyelids on my bears and have been using super glue to glue them, but I was wondering if there is a better way as the superglue leaves a milky film on the eye and it is a pain having to scratch that off, (I use a toothpick for that!).

No matter how hard I try I can't seem to glue the eyelids without getting some on the eye  :doh:

sarahjane

WOW awesome bear and picture.... you are both very talented!!!

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