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Fairybear Wagga Wagga
Posts: 346

Fairybear

Hi, Whilst the hints and tips are exceptionally helpful for the beginner, unfortunately I am the kind of person who needs pictures to help me.  Can anyone recommend any good books for bear making - I have Jennifer Laing's book Teddy Bear Art which is great.  I need a book that is a little more advanced than a beginner. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thankyou.

K Pawz Guest

the best one I have found is Nancy Tillberg's 101 Bears to Make! it is an awesome book, and the techniques are well explained and photographed. It is the book I started with and still refer back to it for certain techniques.

hugs,
Krista

tuppies teddies Tuppies Teddies
Lindenow, Central Gippsland
Posts: 1,969

tuppies teddies

I have Nancys book too, and another that is so informative is Ted Mentons, A Bear Studio.
This one is my bible..

elle Ellifolks
Eastern Ma.
Posts: 494
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elle

I love Nancy's book!  Linda Mullins book, The Ultimate Handbook for Making Teddy Bears is another favorite of mine for techniques.  Whimsical Teddy Bears by Neysa Phillippi also has some advanced techniques and information on designing.

Hugs,

Ellen

matilda Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
Posts: 5,551

matilda

Leanne, it is well worth collecting the magazine 'Australian Bear Creations' the tutorials in the back are excellent and by  specialised , advanced professional bearmakers.  Its the best part of the magazine I reckon.  The tutorials alone are well worth my 10bucks:thumbsup:
Wendy

Linda Benson Bears
Tasmania
Posts: 562

Linda

I'd have to agree with you there Wendy!  bear_grin  bear_grin

Goldelocs Bears Goldelocs Bears
Brisbane
Posts: 611

Goldelocs Bears

I would reccomend 101 Bears to Make by Nancy Tilberg, It is a little difficult to find and can be expensive, but it's well worth it. I also have Jennifer Laings Constructing Teddy and His Friends and have found it helpful too.

Fairybear Wagga Wagga
Posts: 346

Fairybear

Thankyou for your advice - looks like I have a lot of reading to do!!

danceswithteddybears Dances With Teddy Bears
Pacific Northwest
Posts: 697

danceswithteddybears

I agree with the above mentioned.  All really wonderful books! :dance:
Another great book is: A Bear of My Own, by Rotraud Ilisch.
     bear_flower

Cat Gabriel Cat Gabriel Crafts
Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 923

Cat Gabriel

Hi Leanne,

Nice to have someone from Wagga here bear_original  I go to Wagga quite a bit as my husband's family is there.

I have a book called "The Encyclopedia of Teddy Bear Making Techniques" by Alicia Merrett & Ann Stephens.  It's a great reference book and has heaps of clear photos showing you how to do absolutely everything.  I'd recommend it.

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