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clare14 May 17, 2006

I'm creating a small white bear, I'll use white ultrasuede behind her eyes, but as they're against a white fur, how can I get them to show up?

psichick78 May 17, 2006

Shading, shading, shading............

I would maybe shade grey or brown between the suede and the mohair. You'll get a great effect that way.

Pm me if I'm not clear

clare14 May 17, 2006

Thanks Heather, I know exactly what you mean, but just couldn't think!!   I think I've senility setting in!!   :crackup:

SunnieOne May 18, 2006

I have used a black permanent marker and after you cut the shape, use the marker to color the EDGES only. It looks great!
like this!

kathytaylor May 18, 2006

Yeah What Sunnie said. I have done that on the white ultrasuede and it worked great to make the eyes stand out and offered that sad eyed look.

Jane Perala May 18, 2006

Ditto here also on what Sonya said - just use a permanent marker - the very thin kind.  I do it before I set the eyes, that way I don't accidentally get permanent marker where I don't want it !  Good luck.

Jane P.

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorMay 18, 2006

I do it like that too!  Interesting!

SunnieOne May 18, 2006

Great minds think alike!

Marie_ May 19, 2006

Oh Clare, I love to see your white bear !!   :photo:  

Thanks for the great TIP everyone  !!
I never came up with  the " permanent marker " idea.
It's so Interesting and I love to try it .     

Hugs/Marie

clare14 May 27, 2006

I use white ultrasuede for the whites of eyes, do any of you use anything different, or do I need more practice to get mine to look as good?   :hug:

Jane Perala May 27, 2006

Hi Clare,
I use wool felt - I think it is a little more forgiving.

Jane P.

Dilu May 28, 2006

The only caveat I would add is don't shade with a cream color-it will look yellow and then we will all think your wee one has jaundice.  :hug: