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Caroline D Jul 6, 2013

This is Bork. So called because he didn't really turn out quite right. But he's quite cute, and my first proper attempt at a real fur bear. He's made from a Bisam mink (musquash) coat I bought from ebay. He looks better than he feels, I didn't quite get the neck joint in right and it feels bumpy at the top of his body,  and his head wobbles more than it should, plus it's kind of tipped back. But I quite like the way his pads turned out, tried painting them on with markers for the first time. But the markers also seemed to make his ears feel kind of frizzy, not sure why. Also my first attempt deep muzzle trimming and that didn't come out as smooth as I'd like, couldn't seem to get rid of the  choppiness texture and I didn't want to trim him down to nothing!  Anyway, it's all about learning.

Caroline

customteddys Jul 11, 2013

Bork... what a cute name for a cute bear and as your first attempt working with real fur. I am impressed. Real fur takes time to master.. The choppiness happens with real fur and takes time and practice. Thanks for sharing!!

student bearmaker Jul 11, 2013

I think he's great,lovely feet and such a sweet expression and I bet he feels silky soft.
I have only made 6 bears so far in mohair and alpaca and I struggle with scissor sculpting but I found this video link on Ebearz helpful http://www.ebearz.com/Agora/tiki-downlo … p?fileId=8
Symmetry is my problem but I find a small eyebrow razor useful to skim the ends with for a smoother finish and it is easier to control the amount removed.
I have my late mother-in-law's mink jacket but I need loads more bear making experience before I would be confident enough to cut it up.
Remember the saying " success teaches you nothing"!
Well done you  .

Fairybear Jul 17, 2013

love the name    the bear!