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Bumpkin BearsHi, I'm working on a new pattern and I'd like to use wrist joints to give greater poseability. BUT!! I don't know where to start with that. Do I have to design the arm in a particular form and where would I cut the pattern to insert the joint? Would I use cotter pins or nuts and bolts? I have been reading the post about a double neck joint and not gathering the fabric but instead inserting a disc of mohair... would I do the same for the wrist joint? My brain is feeling somewhat boggled by all this at the moment ... can anyone unboggle me? :)
THANKS heaps for any help,
Catherine
Canna Bear PaintWe actually just did our first wrist-jointed bear here, and she is a cutie. I don't know how anyone else does theirs, but we used a pattern with turned down paws to start with. The joint went right above where the curve of her turned down paws stopped. As far as cotterpins vs. bolts, the answer is the same as with double-jointed necks, it doesn't really matter... I'd use cotterpins in smaller spaces and bolts in bigger ones though. And I would absolutely recommend using the fabric discs instead of gathering, it will give you a smoother finish. Hope this helps unboggle you :)
Kelly
Bumpkin BearsHi Kelly, yep I'm unboggled now thanks 
I'd love to see your bear with the wrist joint when you have a photo.
Catherine
