"Danelle" by Linda Winzeler / Showcase / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Whittier, California
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lbsl0 Oct 31, 2006

HI, 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
East Sussex
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Pumpkin & Pickle Bears Oct 31, 2006

Oh my gosh - I SWEAR that dog is real!!!!

Absolutely AMAZING work!

SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 31, 2006

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

aerBears
Sacramento, CA
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aerianna Oct 31, 2006

Great job!!! I am totally impressed!
Aerianna

Doodlebears
UK
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doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorOct 31, 2006

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

Hugs Jane. bear_thumb bear_flower

SHELLI MAKES
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 31, 2006

Just beyond superb. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Swan Valley Bears
Penn Valley, CA
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Swan Valley Bears Oct 31, 2006

Unbelievably realistic. Fantastic ! ! !

Baggaley Bears
UK ( nottinghamshire )
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baggaley bears Oct 31, 2006

Linda, Danelle is absolutely breath taking bear_wub

Hugs
Vicki

Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
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matilda Oct 31, 2006

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

Brisbane
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sarahjane Oct 31, 2006

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

bearkidz by Marion Fraile
charlotte
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bearkidz Nov 1, 2006

bear_original Danelle is so realistic, a real piece of art. bear_wub

K Pawz GuestNov 1, 2006

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

Hugs,
Krista

Bruinwerks
Edmonton
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cherylbruinwerks Nov 1, 2006

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

Claudia's Knuffelbaeren
Heinsberg
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knuffelbear Nov 1, 2006

Danelle is such a Beauty! bear_wub
Great work! bear_thumb

Sophie Z'Ours
Sarthe, France
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lapousmor Nov 2, 2006

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

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

Beary hugs,
Sophie.

Christchurch, New Zealand
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newbearland Nov 2, 2006

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
Australia
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Just Us Bears Nov 3, 2006

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!

Whittier, California
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lbsl0 Nov 3, 2006

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 MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorNov 3, 2006

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