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dangerbears Mar 20, 2012

This is Bellamy, an unusual and appealing 15" bear made from hand-dyed mohair in a deep plummy brown and a long fluffy tipped mohair for his tummy. That lighter-colored mohair was also used to give Bellamy his eye patches and muzzle highlights.
     Bellamy is firmly jointed and gently weighted for stability and huggability. He has violet glass eyes, matching paw pads in cotton velvet, and an embroidered nose and mouth. He's listed for sale on my website: www.dangerbears.com

Becky

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bearsofbath Mar 20, 2012

Beautiful Becky, I saw him earlier on Bearpile     Bellamy is a lovely colour and I love the way you have used lighter mohair for his tummy and features, it works so well....love him       :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

lemon wolf bear 1 Mar 20, 2012

Becky, he is gorgeous, I love how you used the dif. mohair colors! Perfect! Huge Hugs, Susan.

dangerbears Mar 21, 2012

Thanks very much, Carol, Susan, and everyone! :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

I'm happy with the way he turned out, and grateful to Joanne Livingston for figuring out how to root mohair strands. The highlights do a lot for Bellamy's facial expression, I think.

Becky

Conni Mar 21, 2012

Becky, your Bellamy is wonderful!

annalong Mar 21, 2012

Beautiful ! Love the colors and soulful expression 

dangerbears Mar 21, 2012

Thank you, Conni, Brenda, Anna! :hug:  :hug:  :hug: Your comments mean a lot to me.

Becky

tcfolk Mar 21, 2012

Great bear, Becky!

New Avenue Crew Mar 21, 2012

He is really beautiful, Becky! He has such a sweet, caring face.

peterbear Mar 21, 2012

Hasn't he got the sweetest expression?  It makes me want to reach out to him for a big hug! 

The colour of the fur is beautiful as well; even though it's purple-ish ( ) it really suits him and gives him a warm inviting presence. 

Hugs,  :hug:

Peter, Arthur, Vincent & the bears

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dangerbears Mar 21, 2012

Thanks very much, Thelma, Debora, and Peter! :hug:  :hug:  :hug: You make my day.

Becky

donatel Mar 22, 2012

Beautiful!!!

valewoodbears Mar 23, 2012

Awww love this bear Becky, gorgeous face 

Pauline

LisaAP Mar 23, 2012

Becky,

I'm loving the colour of Bellamy, it's so unusual. He looks very cuddly too. I am intriuged by the rooting of mohair strands into his face, it sounds quite tricky. Very worthwhile though, I love the effect it gives. 

Regards

Lisa

dangerbears Mar 23, 2012

Thank you, ladies!  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

I am intriuged by the rooting of mohair strands into his face, it sounds quite tricky.

It's not so difficult if you use the whole strands of mohair (they're doubled, really, with a kink at the bottom). Then it's just a matter of poking the bottom kink into the muzzle with a felting needle and stabbing until the strand is felted into the stuffing. Then I pull and brush, and some of the mohair fibers might come out, but some are firmly rooted. And...repeat!

Becky