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I just tried out the oil paint technique of shading as outlined by Shelli. It's faaaantabulous!! 
So much better than acrylics. The shading went so smoothly--I didn't feel like it was a struggle at all. And the best part is the oil paint seems to soak in and actually stain the mohair, instead of just "sitting" on top. I did have a tendency to go a bit too dark, so will have to work on that. I am still happy with the results though!
Thanks Shelli!! 
Tracy
Winneybears and FriendsYeah ! How about some pictures...love to see that bears...Winney
Posts: 8,574Oh I am so glad you tried it Tracy! Shelli had me sold the first time I tried it too.....it is easy and you can mix your own colors! So Totally customed designed!
pictures!!! lets see!!!!
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dilu
I'm going to take some pics of another bear today that's going on ebay this weekend, so I'll take a few of 'No Name' bear as well. He'll be nekked though (Eeek! 
)........haven't had time yet to sew up some overalls for him. I had wanted to use a pair of baby bibs on him, but couldn't find anything to fit, so I have to sew them, whether I like it or not! I did find some wonderful denim yesterday though. Just gotta get my rear in gear and get 'em done!:D
Tracy
The Artful FoxPlease please please can you re-post or direct me to the oil paint technique of shading as outlined by Shelli
This is the info i've been searching for. I've tried acrylic paint and like you say, it doesn't soak in. I've never used oils before so would LOVE to know how to use them for shading. I haven't found anything else that im 100% happy with yet.
pretty pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssseee!!!!!!!! :-) XXX
PijangibearsIs it this one, you need
Acrylic paint does 'soak in ' but you need to use a wetting agent on the fabric. Like a detergent or other surfactant. You can also buy a textile medium from Folkart or Createx...or one of the other companies that make the paint. You can then mix it with the paint..or use it on the fabric before you paint. I use a bit of detergent...and I use soap on felting...but I also have the Createx Fabric medium. You do have to be careful with oil as it eventually will damage to cotton backing of the fabric. Using a fabric medium with acrylics helps to keep the pile supple.
The Artful FoxThanks so much Birgitte, that has really helped. I'm off to get some oil paints and brushes now today. :-)
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Paula
Miser BearsAre oils easy to use? I have never shaded before but would like to give it a go 
Posts: 233Jenny , do you use the opaque in the Createx ? , if so do you mix your colours yourself because I can't seem to find any brown shades, so would presume a mix of say , red and green ?
Nan
Posts: 233Oops!! Sorry Jenny, just found some ! From Folkart ! Only one left though better get it ordered !
Nan x 
I use the translucent ones....
Posts: 233Oh thanks Jenny, I guessed wrong then ! Nothing new there , actually translucent was my first guess, you should always stick to your initial feelings as they say! As I have just learned after making a second head for a ted I have been on because I wasn't really satisfied with the first one, only to realise after putting it on that the first one was really much nicer!
What a fool I am! Yet another lesson learned !! Wonder if anyone else has done a similar thing ?
Invaluable info on this subject , thanks everyone !! Where would I be without this forum , I know... Lost !!!
Huge bear hugs to all !!
Nan
I have masses of stuff I bought then realised I had bought the wrong one...but there is no reason not to use it...!
PijangibearsJenny - did you get my PM?
