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Donna's Duin BruinsHi All,
I would like your input on how you sew in the horse hair for whiskers. I just finished a cat and need to add whiskers.
Thanks,
Donna
Past Time BearsThe method I've used is to thread a fairly long needle with the hair (no knot) and push the needle through the face where you want the whisker to be, leaving a thread hanging on both sides. Then put a SMALL dot of clear glue at each point where the whisker enters the fur so it will be held in place. Hope that makes sense.
Matilda Huggington-beareI'm reluctant to say any more. I'm sure you are all going to get sick of my name. But.....
I attach me whiskers as Sueann says if The face is plucked, shaved& felted. But when the face is left hairy I bunch my whiskers in say groups of 3 or 4. Once glued in place then they can be spread out a bit. It's less risk of glue spill when dealing with more hair. And if there is anything than can be done to a bear to ruin it. I have done it:(:rolleyes:
Winneybears and FriendsI do it like Sue Ann....after you pull the whisker in...I put a tiny dot of glue on a pin or a needle and then put the dot at the base of that whisker..then pull the whisker in a tiny bit that will " drag" the glue into the cat or mouse muzzle.
I use either Beacons Fabric Tack or Super Gel glue....they both dry clear.
Of the 2 glues I prefer Super Gel glue...Beacons is great glue but has the tendency to make those " strings " when you are pulling away from the container with your dot which drives me nuts when I am doing picky work.
I like the Super GEL Glue better than its other kind which is more liquid ....Gel stays put better than liquid.
If I happen to make a mess somewhere with the glue, use a Q tip and nail polish remover to get off both glues...do it right away, the sooner the better...as both glues are very fast drying................ Winney
Baird'sBears
What a great idea!
First we get instructions on what to do . . .
Then we get instructions on what to do if we screw up!
I like this format a lot
Eileen
Winneybears and FriendsHe,he....many of us bear makers that have been around for a lobg while have screwed up plenty...that's where we get our good tips from ...LOL... Winney
