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desertmountainbear Apr 18, 2008

Mwlisa,  These two are just beautiful.  Do you know what the fur was? mink, muskrat?  It is so nice and soft looking I want to make a bear from what ever it was.  Just wonderful
Joanne

Melisa Nichols Apr 18, 2008

Hi Joanne!  Thanks for the compliments on the twins!   :hug:  The fur was muskrat... in wonderful condition from her mom's vintage coat.  Beautiful fur with a grey undertone.  It looks better in person than in the pics... you don't notice the variations in color quite as strongly with just your eye.  Muskrat is one of the softest furs I've used.  Mink is soft too, but the guard hairs aren't as soft and the undercoat isn't as thick as muskrat, so if you want the fluffy look and still really soft, muskrat is the way to go.  Hope you get a chance to try it!

mjbears Apr 19, 2008

hi melisa i love these bears so stunning job very well done you must be soooo pleased with them takce care from another melissa      :clap: 

Melisa Nichols Apr 19, 2008

Thank you Melissa!   :hug:   I did love how they turned out & I'm hoping to make similar bears in the near future.  There are so many bears waiting to be created!

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 19, 2008

VERY nice!!!  And twice the fun!