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Fuzzbutt Bears
Lucius is the summer swap bear I've made for Birgitte of Pijangibears. He's mostly mohair with hand-dyed & painted silk accents. He has painted glass eyes, a lightly waxed nose and an acrylic thread collar.
I didn't do the dying of the silk myself, I found it at a local art show. The gentleman selling it in the form of vests and ties was willing to sell me his scraps quite inexpensively. I spent half the show trying to work up my courage to ask, but it was definitely worth it!
Somehow Lucius seems to have a very suspicous expression, at least it seems that way to me. Maybe he's destined to be the grouchy watchdog of Birgitte's collection -- or perhaps he's just annoyed that I took half the summer to finish all his details!
-- Erika Fawcett
Fuzzbutt bears
PS. My apologies for the quality of the pictures, somehow the "new camera" fund always ends up being spent on mohair . . .
Posts: 8,574what a fun bear...reminds me of a professor for some reason. I am sure Brigitte will be delighted, you have done a great job,Erika, and he is quite interesting.
The silk accents are quite lovely and brighten him up a lot.
Sophie Z'OursErika, you did a wonderful job!
For sure, if that bear arrived at my doorstep, i would be delighted, so I am sure Brigitte too will love him!
He has got so much expression on his face.
I love the silk details!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
PijangibearsHi Erika
He is a sweeti. 
You have done a great job. 
I look forward to welcome him here in Denmark.
He's got a wonderful expression - like a professor - as Dilu say's.
Now I have to hurry with your bear.
Thank you, Erika. 
Matilda Huggington-beareVery creative!!!! Great minds must think alike.... because I also picked up some hand dyed felted silk at the craft fair I just visited. To use for toes on my next critter. 
And now I know what it will look like.... thanks :hug:
Wendy
