Like puffy cheeks? A chiseled smile? Always wanted to try needle felted details but didnt' know where to begin? Read on!

If you've always wanted these features on your bear, but didn't quite know how to get there, then this course is for you!

This highly requested class is designed for the  intermediate to advanced bear making student, who already has solid bear making skills.  Students will create several heads in a variety of materials using the original pattern provided within the course.

Alternatively, the student can use their own pattern to create the heads.

The course then goes on to instruct students in several methods of needle sculpture, scissor sculpture and razor sculpture to create a beautiful, shapely face. A face that's loaded with character! Learn to chisel out those puffy cheeks, create eyebrows, a 'part in the hair' or even a mustache!

Students are encouraged to work with a variety of fabrics including synthetic plush, mohair and reclaimed genuine fur. 

 The photos below illustrate a few of the various fabrics and possibilities.

Needle Felting  to Needle Sculpted Face	Real Fur Razor Sculpting	Sculpting Mohair

Course Synopsis

• Fabric selections.
• Creation of teddy bear heads as a canvas for sculpture.
• Needle sculpted eyes, muzzle and mouths.
• Scissor sculpting.
• Razor sculpting and finishing.
• Special considerations when working with genuine fur.

Supplies List

• An 1/8 yard of 3 types of fabric including one synthetic, one mohair and one genuine fur.
• Glass eyes in a color and size of your choice.
• Pearl cotton  for the nose. 
• Scraps of felt in colors to match your pearl cotton
• 3, 45 mm  joint sets. (One for each head.)
• Polyester Fiber-fil Stuffing.

Tools

• Small sharp scissors. I like to use a pair that have between a 2 and 4 inch length blade.
• Several hand sewing needles, in different lengths including long (6-10 inch) sculpting needles
• Pins.
• Needle nose pliers.
• A stuffing stick.
• A bottle of a good quality tacky glue such as Fabritac.
• A thimble.
• A pen and felt markers.
• An electric or battery operated razor. This will be discussed in class, so there is no need to purchase one before the start of class.

Next Class Begins July 24th, 2010