The Encyclopedia Of Teddy Bear Making Techniques

Text and illustrations present a step-by-step guide to more than fifty teddy bears techniques, focusing on, assembling the bear, teddy bear features, making garments, and other topics.

From stuffing and inserting joints to stitching and clothing, this fully illustrated step-by-step guide contains instruction for more than 50 teddy bear-making techniques. Patterns for four distinctive bears and their outfits are included and all the expert advice necessary for achieving imaginative and professional results is provided. This detailed reference on all aspects of teddy bear making also features a comprehensive tools and materials section and an inspirational gallery of finished bears from the best traditional and contemporary bear makers.

Create heirloom-quality teddy bears with wonderful expressions & all the details that make them favorites of children & adults alike. Learn the basics, such as working with patterns, stitching the various pieces, & inserting joints, then find out how to give your teddies personality, including fashioning clothes & antiquing & distressing them. You will even master specialized techniques for making your projects stand out from the rest, as well as for crafting miniature versions. Appealing & unique, your bears will be cherished as bedtime friends & adorable collectibles. Techniques & completed bears are shown in color photos.

This book will show you how to make your own special family of bears. Twenty-five step-by-step projects explain how to make traditional and contemporary teddy bears, with detailed information on materials, techniques and costumes.

Contains step-by-step instructions for over fifty different techniques for making teddy bears; includes information on designing and cutting out patterns, adding the finishing touches, and other related topics.

The perfect teddy bear starter kit, with instructions, illustrations, troubleshooting tips, and a full-color photograph of each project.

This encyclopedia brings the art of arctophily (teddy bear collecting) up to date. This edition adds 24 important antique and new bears to the more than 500 rare, familiar, classic and modern bears. Photos.