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TeddyPup Nov 25, 2016

Hello! I'm making a bear tomorrow, and this is the first time I'm using joints. I have these nuts and bolts that I will use, but I am completely unfamiliar with how to go about using them to make a jointed bear. Any instructions would be helpful ! Thank you!

dangerbears Nov 26, 2016

Hi TeddyPup! What are you using for disks? The bolts need to be the same diameter as the hole in the disks and long enough to go through two of the disks and two layers of fabric.

For my bears, I use disks with an 1/8" hole, and bolts (3/4" or 1") with locking nuts. For tools I use nut drivers, but there are other methods. Here's a video on the topic: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ65aspKGlc

If you're doing this for the first time, I'd definitely recommend getting your hands on a good teddy-making book. Check out the library section for archived discussions of the books people here like.

Let us know how it goes!

Becky

P.S. I guess there's no section in the library about books, ironically. You could try the search function or maybe start a new topic.

dangerbears Nov 26, 2016

Here's another video that might make more sense...  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b13JATjY4Mc

Becky

TeddyPup Nov 26, 2016

Thanks Becky! I'm using metal washers. Thanks for the videos too! I watched both and I think I've got the hang of it now! I'll let you know how it goes