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This is the open mouth bear...who I named Juan ...as he is probably the only 'Juan' I'll ever do!!!! LOL!!!
He was a mare to make but nevertheless I am pleased with the outcome but there is more I can do to improve....
Laurie Lou BearsJuan is a lovely bear-I expect you won't have him for long.You must have put a lot of work into him and must be proud of the finished result.
Laurie
Sunnie BearsOh my GAWD! Look at those SWEET teeth! Fabulous Jenny!
Sonya
Apple Dumpling DesignsAww...Jenny...I truly adore your bears. This one reminds me of a toddler who has just discovered his new teeth and shows them off all the time. Absolutely wonderful...
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Teddybears SwedenWow, if making him was a nightmare, the result is a dream! The mouth looks great and I just love the tiny teeth!
Juan is just beautiful! Are you sure there are 38 pieces in his head? 
Wow!!! 
Debora
Hi Debora...there are 17 pieces in the head...It was more like an exercise in taxidermy!!!!
WOW Jenny, he is just amazing....awesome job
Hugs,
Krista
What a wonderful piece of craftmanship Jenny - well done!
Ha-ha! Taxidermy, eh? 
Wow, Jenny. You must be exhausted, but pleased. I was kidding with the 38 pieces, but 17 is bad enough! 
Most of those pieces must be in the mouth. I think you did a splendid job!
Debora
Flying Fur StudiosOh my, talk about super awsome!
I can't even think of where to begin. WOW
For goodness sakes! This little guy couldn't look any cuter. Jenny, your work is simply outstanding. Truly.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
bears by beesley TMJust beautiful Jenny! Please tell us where you got those adorable teeth!
Many Hugs Louise
Delartful BearsFantastic job Jenny - just beautiful!
Danni
PijangibearsOhh Jenny
He is just awesome - I love the looks on your bears.
Baird'sBears
Omigosh, Jenny, He's Beyond Precious!!
I love his little baby-teeth, too--what are they made of?
Melbourne, AustraliaWhat was that Juan? Did you say something?
Jenny he's terrific ... :clap: :clap: :clap: Such a beautiful expression. You would swear he was talking to you. 
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Sandi
I think he was worth all the work and tantrums.He is beautiful and looks alive.
Diane
Hi Jenny
I absolutely adore your bears and Juan is no exception. He is wonderful. I always keep an eye out for your bears because they always have such big personalities.
Julia
Thanks for all your lovely comments...I was relieved that he worked out..never having done one before and having to puzzle it out was hard...but I did it and it worked..and now I shall try to improve on this bear...there are things I need to change on the pattern.
It really was a challenge as I didn't want to just do a slit in the pattern and put a mouth piece in..and I didn't want to tag on a flap under the chin..nice as they can be when other folks do them...I wanted an integral mouth which looks how I think a teddy would look if he opened his mouth. I wasn't sure about teeth...but these that I modelled from pearly fimo worked but I want to change them...I am going to get some of that stuff dentists use and make a mold for future use...but as I haven't made the perfect set yet that's for the future!! I could borrow my mothers false teeth...what do you reckon?
Brisbane"A bear with your mothers false teeth" now that would be something to see, I can't wait for the photo's :crackup: :crackup: :crackup: :crackup:
Seriously this is one beautiful bear, and the teeth are just so perfect, how on earth did you get them to stay in his mouth?
Hi Sarah Jane...the teeth are set into the gum line which is then anchored ito the mouth with whipping twine and set deep into the lower jaw with a type of cement
BrisbaneThat sound incredibly fiddly!!!!
Don't think I'll be trying it any time soon, I'm having enough trouble perfecting my eyelids.. 
Matilda Huggington-beareI'm amazed how alive he is. I thought your bears spectacular before, but this adds a whole new element.
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wendy 
