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Special
features Fur
requirements Pricing
SPECIAL
FEATURES OF MY BEARS
That sparkle in
the bear’s eyes is put there by me. All my bears have
hand-painted high-grade German glass eyes in your choice of colors. A
nice touch is to either give the bear the eye color of the original
owner of the fur or the person the bear is for. This feature is part
of my copyrighted design.
My bears are fully
lined using a special leather weld and muslin to provide them with
years of durability.
The bears are
jointed using a system of hardboard discs, locking nuts, jam nuts,
and metal washers on a bolt.
I love the feel of
a weighty bear so my bears are stuffed with commercial grade stuffing
and glass beads. After trying many different types of stuffing, I
have found this combination fulfils all my requirements. The glass
beads are clean, heavy and safe for both the person handling the bear
and the artist. (No lead bellies!) They will last forever without
getting that “old-bear droop” unless, of course, that’s
what you what!
Your choice of
ribbon colors.
PERSONALIZATION
If there are
initials in the lining of your fur, I can either use them in a
footpad if they aren’t too large, or I’ll be glad to make a
small heart with them in it for your bear to hold. **If there are no
initials in the lining, your bears can still be personalized for a
small additional fee.
FUR
REQUIREMENTS
I do hope you
haven’t stored that fur in the attic or covered it with plastic!
Furs must be kept in a cool, dry place with only a soft cloth
covering them or in a special fur storage bag. Usually a simple
airing out can remove any musty smells.
If you tug at the
fur and it comes out in your hand, it will do the same thing when
it’s a bear.
Is it crispy or
stiff on the bottom or at the top? If it is, it’s probably too
dry to work with. However, if the middle is still pretty supple,
there just might be enough fur to get a bear or two. I can try
conditioning it for an additional fee.
If there are a few
small tears here or there, I can most likely work around them.
However, if it is badly torn, especially because it is dry, it
won’t work.
Some furs are SO
thick, they are simply not doable. Mouton, nanny goat, super heavy
fox, are some of those furs. If you can’t squish it in your
hand, then it’s probably too thick to make into a bear. Some
heavier furs will be accepted but only on a case-by-case basis and
they will have a surcharge.
PRICING
Traditional
Bear or Cat
12"or 13"
$145
14"-16' $165
18" $185
20"(bear
only) $235
24"(bear
only) $265
Baby Bears or
Kitties *(add $15 for puppies)
8" $115
9" or 10"
$125
16" Baby Bear $175
Baby Bunnies
*(start at 5")
$35 - $45
depending on size
Rabbits
*priced per case, depending on your fur
Purses are
possible with some furs. Starting at $175
Special memory items
I can also make
bears and bunnies from other memory items such as bathrobes and
shirts; pricing on these start at $65 each.
Traditional bears
made from plush coats, please deduct $20 for each (except baby
bunnies deduct $10).
Heavier furs such
as mouton will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis and will have
a surcharge.
*Each
additional traditional bear will receive $10 off when made at the
same time!
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