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Jodi Falk Oct 17, 2006

Any  body ready for another on line class ? What would you like to learn how to make ? Give me some ideas 

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorOct 18, 2006

Yep! Ready and waiting...how about...oh shucks, I've sat here trying to think of something and nothing comes to mind...never mind I'm sure someone will make some good suggestions.

Hugs Jane. 

Swan Valley Bears Oct 20, 2006

I'm ready.  And, I have an idea.  How about wire armatures in small or mini bears????   That's something I've always wanted to try but don't know how.

TamiL Oct 20, 2006

Yes Patty, that sounds interesting!! Would love to see that.

Jodi Falk Oct 21, 2006

  You know I would like to see that ALSOOOOOOOOOOO ! :crackup:

I have done them in dolls that are soft sculpture bodies and sculpted faces and hands but not on a jointed bear. But I have been thinking about it. Maybe I can come up with a GOD inspired idea like I did with the jointing system that I shared in the mimi bear.   Some times I just get a vision  and when I try it ... it works  So I know it doesn't come from me.Know what I mean?

Jodi Falk Oct 21, 2006

Keep the ideas coming .........I am thinking also.  :dance:

Dilu Oct 21, 2006

   Armatures in mini bears is a neat idea....but i would also dearly like to learn the scissors sculpting all you pros seem to do with no effort at all.

di

djbbears Oct 21, 2006

Yep hands up for scissor sculpting...I have some bears that have tried it on and either cut to much fur and there whole expressions change.DOH! 

djbbears Oct 21, 2006

Have one that I have always wondered ...........How heavy should your bears be or is it just trial and error

Debbie

Jodi Falk Oct 21, 2006

Keep them coming !!!!

Kathleen Oct 21, 2006

Hmmm, I would like to know how heavy bears are supposed to be, scissor sculpting and wire armatures too!!  All three sound like great ideas!!!

Kathleen

Jodi Falk Oct 21, 2006

Bears can be how ever heavy you want them but.... remember shipping cost !! You can use allot of things to stuff with. Poly fill, excelsier , plastic beads, glass beads, steal beads, Or a combo of these items to get desired weight. I have felt some bears feel like  a small child and others weigh nothing . So it is up to you.

But good question. Some bears are weighted in the butt to help them set up  Some use plastic pellets to do that .

Jodi Falk Oct 21, 2006

I am not the best one to teach scissor sculpting because I use such short fur but I will think about that one.

Jodi Falk Oct 21, 2006

I was maybe leaning on doing another Christmas project, some thing simple that every one can do.   But I haven't decided yet, I was just wondering if any one was ready for another class , and it seems so .... Now I have to get my act together and figure out what sooooooooo keep the ideas coming and when one strikes my interest I will jump on it    To bad we don't all live close. Wouldn't it be fun to get together once a month and all make the same thing at once, share ,Gab and EAT !!!

beary_clairey Oct 21, 2006

The art of expression in mini bears and how to get that soulful and loveable look!!!

You do that so well Jodi!!!

Hugs

Claire

Jodi Falk Oct 21, 2006

Well thank you dear heart !!! Thats a good one also. Lets give more people a chance to respond before I decide about the class 

matilda Oct 26, 2006

   Armatures in mini bears is a neat idea....but i would also dearly like to learn the scissors sculpting all you pros seem to do with no effort at all.

di

Yep I would like that too. Scissor sculpting. !!!! :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Bearalive Oct 26, 2006

I agree. I would like  to improved my scissor sculpting    It could be on a Christmas bear face :dance:
:Bear hug and Golly smiles.
Gladys

TeddyB Oct 26, 2006

I am interested in all of the above ideas, esp since I have no clue as to what they are. I am just getting started in bearmaking so I am looking forward to learning all I can. I have two mini kits that I ordered and getting ready to make those. so I am game for any class.

Jodi Falk Oct 26, 2006

My scissor sculpting skills are probable rusty because for the past 2 years I have been working on very short fabric ( except for my angel bear) and have only have had to do mimimal sculpting. Soooooooooo Don't know if I could share much.  But I am still thinking ...I promise. I have my best friend down with breast cancer right now and allot of my down time is going to her , sorry guys that I haven't started any thing yet. She had her surgery this last Tuesday and things are so scary.... But I promise when I can I will share something. Between a 40 hour work week and my friend and keeping my home going I have used up all my extra time for now. But I do need something to get my mind off things. Thanks so much for your interest. Love ya guys !!!

Bearalive Oct 26, 2006

Oh Jodi I am so sorry for what your friend is going through. For sure she need you now, just concentrate in giving her positives thoughts and love and when you need some down time, come to us.
I'll be praying to our Lord to help both of you to go through hard dark times and come back into the sun.
Bear hugs and Golly smiles
  Gladys.

Dilu Oct 26, 2006

I've been gone more often than not the last 2 weeks....or 3....So I am not sure what all has been said....

been designing new gollies....it amazes me how absolutely demanding they are.

So...when I think Jodi Falk I think of the whimsical expressions your bears have....Few are able to get more expression in such a small amount of space....and without their expressions they wouldn't be anything special at all, and yet, they are so special, because of the expressions....

Oh dear i am going in circles today...

so expressions, an opportunity to learn new methods of injecting expressions onto our kritters would be highly interesting

or if you are interested in a Christmas themed thing how about a tree topper?

totaly out to lunch,
gollyhugs
dilu

theteddypatch Oct 26, 2006

I'd like to suggest a class on how to do great open mouths!
Luralee
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Swan Valley Bears Oct 26, 2006

Well Miss Jodi,  don't you worry a lick about us for now.  Your plate is full.  I will keep you and your friend in my prayers and ask my friends to do so as well.  (We have a pretty good prayer chain.)   When you are ready, I vote for a fun Christmas project too.  Take care of yourself, ya hear now?   :pray:  :pray:

bearsbyTracey Oct 28, 2006

Hi I would like to learn how to do open mouths on minis :dance: this is something I have been meaning to learn over the last couple of years :pray:

Hugs
Tracey