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lbsl0 Whittier, California
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ttt2.jpgttt3.jpgttt5.jpgttt6.jpgttt1.jpgtt4.jpgHI,  Here is "Danelle", she  is my 14th Sheltie, and she is my first "double-jointed" neck!  It was always taking me forever to decide which postition to place the head in.......then I read about the "double-jointed" neck (right here in TeddyTalk)
I am thrilled with it , and so is her new mom. 

Sorry, for this late editing, but I thought I should tell you what "Danelle" is made with.
       
Crafted with a combination of hand & machine stitching,
She was made with  synthetic double coated faux fur (3” length and very dense),
has premium quality glass eyes,
handcrafted leather lower eyelids,
handcrafted polymer clay nose,
and handcrafted polymer clay paw pads.
The “double-jointed” neck is done with lock-nuts, set screws and
hardwood disc’s.
The head, face, legs and paws are needle and scissor sculpted.
The classic coloring is created with a type of permanent “ink” that doesn’t rub
or brush off, and dries soft with out the shine of inks I have used in the past.


I made up some instructions on the "double-jointed" neck to give to new owners,  I posted them in the tips forum.  "Danelle's" mom wrote to me and said it was real easy getting the hang of it. 
Thanks to all,

Linda

Pumpkin & Pickle Bears Pumpkin & Pickle Bears
East Sussex
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Oh my gosh - I SWEAR that dog is real!!!!

Absolutely AMAZING work!

Shelli SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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lbsl0 wrote:

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I made up some instructions on the "double-jointed" neck to give to new owners,  I posted them in the tips forum.

Well aren't you a total sweetheart for doing that.  Thanks so much!!!   bear_flower

aerianna aerBears
Sacramento, CA
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Great job!!! I am totally impressed!
Aerianna

doodlebears Doodlebears
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Hi Linda, wow what an amazing dog, he looks so real. Congratulations on making such an adorable dog.

Hugs Jane.  bear_thumb  bear_flower  bear_thumb

Shelli SHELLI MAKES
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Just beyond superb.   :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Swan Valley Bears Swan Valley Bears
Penn Valley, CA
Posts: 1,845

Unbelievably realistic.  Fantastic ! ! !

baggaley bears Baggaley Bears
UK ( nottinghamshire )
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Linda, Danelle is absolutely breath taking  bear_wub

Hugs
Vicki

matilda Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
Posts: 5,551

Thats cheating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No real pets maskerading as mohair creations allowed!!! bear_angry






Absolutely Brilliant bear_thumb  I would love one. But he would probably eat up Henry the Racoon bear_grin  bear_grin

sarahjane Brisbane
Posts: 2,951

Wowww!!! incredible work, I had to look twice to make sure it wasn't a post about someone's pet!!!

bearkidz bearkidz by Marion Fraile
charlotte
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bear_original Danelle is so realistic, a real piece of art. bear_wub  bear_wub  bear_wub

K Pawz Guest

WOW!!!! Speechless her!!! She is just amazing

Hugs,
Krista

cherylbruinwerks Bruinwerks
Edmonton
Posts: 784

Danelle is just lovely, makes me want to reach through the monitor and give her a pat! :clap:

knuffelbear Claudia's Knuffelbaeren
Heinsberg
Posts: 604

Danelle is such a Beauty!  bear_wub  bear_wub
Great work!  bear_thumb  bear_thumb

lapousmor Sophie Z'Ours
Sarthe, France
Posts: 2,770

Such a realistic dog you made!
She is gorgeous!
How lucky is her mom!

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Beary hugs,
Sophie.

newbearland Christchurch, New Zealand
Posts: 207

Linda your wee Sheltie is amazing.  I too thought you had posted a photo of your pet in the wrong section  bear_original

Just Us Bears Just Us Bears
Australia
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I'm speechless Linda! I hope you will be entering the TOBY's or Golden Teddies with her! The double jointed neck makes a great difference so well worth the effort! Thanks for the instructions too, very kind of you. :clap:

How many shelties did you make before they looked so realistic? You are so talented!

lbsl0 Whittier, California
Posts: 30

Thanks for all the lovely compliments!!  "Danelle" is my 14th Sheltie,  I made my first one in July of 2004.  Each one has been a learning expereince.  (I learned so much from everybody here at Teddytalk)

A great big Thnak-you!!!!!!

Linda

Shelli SHELLI MAKES
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Linda, Hayley is totally incorrect.  There ARE no TOBY or Golden Teddy awards.  Or any other contests, for that matter.  And there's especially no "friends" category in those contests which, as I said, don't exist.

Just want to be sure you're getting accurate information on that contest "myth," so that you won't try to enter any contests with your great Shelties or anything.   Wouldn't want to waste your time!

<tee hee> bear_tongue

Celena Oxford
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Linda, it looks so real  bear_shocked  Great work  bear_thumb

djbbears Queensland
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your work is amazing waiting for your sheltie to bark its so real................you have a wonderful gift....


Take Care
Be Safe


Debbie

Cleathero Creations Cleathero Creations
Ripley, Queensland
Posts: 1,925

Linda I have seen some of your other Shelties.  I love your work.

Michelle Helen Chaska, Minnesota
Posts: 2,897

linda: it looks so real....beautiful!!

Michelle

Laura Lynn Teddy Bear Academy
Nicholasville, KY
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WOW!!!  You did an awesome job!

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