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Jellybelly BearsI've never heard of Tissavel or Prefur either! Whats the link for tissavel??
Well, here in Oz I'm pretty sure our biggest supplier is Kogee through Beary Cheap and as I said I looooove it. Just thought I'd share a few pics of some bears I've made with their stuff!
Sammy is only tiny
these were made for my niece and had a few months of play before this phot was taken. still holding together well and the little one has even been in the wash and dryer!!
needle sculpting and inset muzzle...you can do it all with synthetics :)
that razzle fur everyone seems to hate but I love!!
Kates MatesYour bears are just beautiful. Someone gave me some Razzle and until I saw your little Razzle man I've not been inspired (or game) enough to try it, having mostly only ever used mohair. May I ask what size he is? The fur seems just right for him.
Lovely!
Cheers
Kate
Jare Hares & BearsWell my fav faux furs to work with came from monterray mills in WI.
I know that some people never cared for their fabrics, but I never had any trouble with them.
We would go to their outlet store and buy the fur by the pound, it usually worked out to about $7.00 ~ $9.00 /yard.
We still have a huge pile in one room that we need to use or sell. I don't think I have worked in faux fur in about 3 years.
Well the last faux fur bear I made was Orson and that was when MaeLynn was about 15 months old.
Tami Eveslage Original Teddy BearsADORABLE!! 
(and your bear is cute too!) 
Jare Hares & BearsOrson was 42" tall. My BIL custom made the discs for me.
He was fun to make, but I don't care to make too many of him.
Orson is magnificent! Not easy to get such great personality into such a big bear either! :clap:
Oh what beautiful pictures! Maelynn is a doll ! The bear is great! I can't work on big bears anymore. Too hard to stuff! He is superb. 
Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Bear hugs and Golly smiles.
Gladys
You know, Vicki, ...this is only trouble brewing!!!
Shantell i think you are right hun :crackup: Thankyou for posting the link up again, im off for a look. Yes i said a look so no buying 
Hugs
Vicki
Mountain Dreamer Bears Jared, your Orson is a very handesome fellow but I have to say MaeLynn steals the show. 
I love how plush and snuggly synthetic bears look. I have searched and searched but can't seem to find any quality synthetic fur near me so these links help. Now I just have to come up with a way to pay for some new fur! 
I'm trying to curtail my spending habit here people....THIS is not helping!!!
Me too, Shantell. Aaarghhh! 
I did find some lovely silver-gray fur on eBay a while back but haven't decided what to do with it yet. This thread has got me itching to do something with it though!
Great thread. Way to get everyone's creative juices flowing, Daphne!
Posts: 1,836Hi Sarah,
I think your Sammy is made from the same Fabric as my Grumpster here: (I made this style back when I first started making bears. They all reminded me of big old grumpy grizzly bear men 
) I say "big old" but these are actually under 4 inches. This "fur" was the first order I placed for any kind of bear making fur/fabric. 
This is a bunny made with the same synthetic, in white.....this stuff stretched like mad, so I really had to watch my patterns and the way I stuffed (good practice in the beginning!!)
I liked the razzle and used it a bit, but do you find you have to back it??
Jared, Orson ROCKS!! I LOVE Big Ol' Teddy Bears... and how cute is that picture???!!!
:hug:
~Chrissi
Back Road BearsJust thought I'd show you some of my first bears... all made of synthetics. Don't laugh... I made these the first year I was making bears.
These guys were made out of Schulte synthetic.
And the one in the middle below is also made of Schulte synthetic. The bear and the baby moose are made from KooGee synthetics from Beary Cheap.
And this one was made from a craft store fur fabric:
Posts: 1,836Aw, Daphne they're all adorable!
Have you guys ever posted you first attempts at bear making before...like your first bear ever. (??). I've seen some artist sites that do that..the "then" and "now" pictures.
:hug:
~Chrissi
Back Road BearsThanks, Chrissi!
I think we did do that at one point. (Scratching head, trying to remember!!)
Quy..... where is our Scratching Head Smiley?????? 
Tuppies Teddies
This is a bear I made from Synthetic fur from Beary Cheap Supplies.
Vanilla Cream was the fabric, very soft to work with.
Jellybelly BearsYour bears are just beautiful. Someone gave me some Razzle and until I saw your little Razzle man I've not been inspired (or game) enough to try it, having mostly only ever used mohair. May I ask what size he is? The fur seems just right for him.
Lovely!
Cheers
Kate
Thanks Kate :hug: Zebedee is big, 18.5 inches...I have three made up on my orders page on my web. Also have a yellow, pink, multi coloured...all waiting to be sewn up!
Go on give the razzle a go, you'll be pleasantly suprised I think
xx Sarah
Jellybelly BearsLoving everyones synthetic bears!!!!!! Jared, Paula, Denise....too cute!!!
Chissi, yep, I love that fur!!! Grumpster is so cute!! sammy is around 4inches too...(can't be botherd going to my web to check :rolleyes:) I made my logo bear out of it too...I find that he is really popular with collectors so I'm always buying more of it...doesn't matter coz I just loooove the stuff Got the white but haven't tried it out yet. Just so soft isnt' it! Stretching, yep it does, but I found the slipperyness more of a problem. Annoying to sew 
I didn't back the razzle. I didn't get any probs with fraying but I fray checked it...hmmm...I odn't think it would work on smaller bears as the weave is larger,but bigger bears work a treat in my opinion...and i love the feel when its stuffed and finished...like i don't know,...it has this feel that no other fabric has and I love it
Daphne, too cute!! I love the last one little guy
xx Sarah
These synthetic bears, rabbits and of course moose (!) are terrific! The synthetic fabrics seem to give such a wonderful sense of cuddlinness!!
Tuppies Teddies
Here is my contribution to the Razzle examples. Have used it a couple of times.
This one sold on e-bay.
I have a couple more bears in cream shades of razzle will try and find the pics tomorrow. There is certainly a great range of synthetics, the challenge will be awesome.
Does anyone know where to find Razzle fur in the UK? I love it but can only find it on the bearycheap website so far.
gugu;s teddieshi girls may I add my 6pennyworth as a new bearmakere i only worked in synthetics i bought wherever i could also being a pensioner price was a big issue.ive loads of bears ive made from even scrap synthetic so just try everything we cant all buy porche can we go well eveyone to there own Paula
I love this topic. I am also not wanting to upset the basket as well so please do not take what I say personally. I use synthetic furs as well as mohair. I LOVE BOTH I used to think the same as a few others that by using sythentic fur was in so many words not a good thing, but that was way back when the quality of sythentic fur was not as good as it is now! Synthetics have come a long way!!! The colors and the lengths of synthetics are great. I have seen some fabulous creations with both synthetic and Mohair and just love them all. I think it all depends on what look of bear or critter you are creating as to what you use fur wise. I like to use either to get a varity of looks for my bears and critters.
I have to think back to what my Grandmother made and from the materials she used that was just lying around the house. I can just hear her say "It is what one does with the material not the material itself"!!!!! That is what makes one a true Artist I think I have also heard that from some where else too.
As to where to buy. I have gotten some really nice synthetic furs my Mom found at a garage sale belive it or not. I do not know where it was purchased or what type but it was really nice. You may also check out your local fabric stores. I know here in Kansas city there is a fabric store downtown somewhere I need to check out. Some private owned stores stock furs for people to make fur coats which are the higher quality synthetics. Some have a better backing than others which cause less stretching. I do find that some stretch can work to your advantage. I found one fur that has a slick woven backing on it and it was horrible to work with.
The best thing to do is expermint, expermint, expermint..................................
I have also had no problems using the Prismacolor markers on synthetic furs. They blend in very well.
Well that is my 2 cents worth and again I am not trying to upset anyone!!!!! I can see all types of advantages to using both Synthetic fur and Mohair. They are both wonderful to use to create wonderful Bears and Critters.
Sheryl
gugu;s teddiesExcuse the ignoance what is gaurd hairs when your talking synthetic fabric not heard of this please assist
Thankyou Paula
Hello, everyone! I am new here and hoping you all can help me. I make cats, some with wings and some without, and have admired everyone's work for (dare I say?) years before finally reaching out.
By far my favorite fabrics to use are a particular kind of synthetics. I have been using Beary Cheap's synthetic furs -- BUT does anyone know if there is a supplier for these in the US? Kogee? Ko-gee? I'm particularly fond of the Razzle and color-tipped lines (Singapore Orchid, Hollandaise, all the Mousse varieties) -- but really, anything I've tried from them has been so wonderfully soft and cuddly.
I've tried the synthetics from CRs Crafts and was not happy with the softness/quality.
You can see some of my cats (all made with the Beary Cheap fur).
Thanks, all!
- Brenna
Geronimo
Violet
Miss Kitty
Welcome to Teddy Talk, Blue Jasmine! I don't know about the fabrics you mention, but I love the fact that you make "cats, some with wings and some without,"! 
Becky
