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FenBeary Folk May 27, 2007

Hi, emergency!!!!

Feet filling to make my bear stand

I have some steel shot and understand that her ankles (think she is a her) have to be very very firm but do I fill all the foot with shot or fibre fill and then steel shot at ankle point???

the foot is about 2 inches long and ankle is about 1 inch above foot

Help

Gantaeno May 27, 2007

I think you put a thin layer of filling into the foot, then the shot in a little bag (or the end of a pair of tights!) Then stuff on top. The legs need to be strong enough to support the body.

eastbenchbears May 27, 2007

You know what else helps a bit? Take a thin piece of cardboard, and cut it out to fit the foot pad, then slide that into the bottom of the foot. Put your stuffing on top of that. That helps mine to stand! :)
Hugs,
Anita

FenBeary Folk May 27, 2007

Thanks

Chloe- I thought that you might use combo but was not sure how, have loads of old thights etc at least it won't make the feet too heavy

Anita-Great minds think alike, when I made the knitted bears their pawpads bulged so much that I knew there must be a secret to it and card was the only thing I could think off.

       

Jare Hares & Bears Jun 4, 2007

Do you use excelsior? or Wood wool?  If you use from the ankle on up that can help your bears to stand too.  Just pack it in there really well.