One
of the University's koolest courses is Avalanche!
This course is designed for students from the novice, to advanced
bear-smith who already has a basic understanding of the mechanics of
bear making.
You will make a 15 inch puffy plush polar bear with fully jointed arms
and legs and a double jointed neck. This course features:
- Step by step instructions in conversational style text.
- Plenty of photos
- The very popular 'double jointed neck' ... which allows your
bear to be posed in an unlimited number of expressive positions.
- Appliqué toes.
- Glass eye insertion.
- Shading
- An interactive forum to ask your instructor questions
And more!
Supply List
- 1/3 yd plush or mohair fabric in a polar bear color, density and
pile-length of your choice. If your fabric has a knit backing,
ensure that it has a tight weave.
- 1 pair 10 or 12 mm glass eyes in black or a color of your
choice.
- An 10 inch square of felt or ultra-suede for your paw pads.
Leather, suede or lined (interfacing) cloth is also acceptable.
- Pearl cotton for the nose. You'll only need about 48-60 inches.
- A 1 inch square section of black felt
- 2- 45 mm joint sets
- 3- 55 mm joint sets
- A spool of polyester thread in a color to match your fur and
heavy duty thread in a matching color
- A sheet of Bristol or poster board for pattern template
preparation and a glue stick.
- Polyester fiber-fil stuffing. A bag can be purchased at your
local craft store or Wal-Mart.
- Pencil crayons in grey, blue and black
- Ribbon for a bow or other embellishment
Course Duration: 3 days for the Christmas in July Show.
Following that an additional 42 days for those who could not finish for
our photo gallery event during the show.
Course Fee: $55.00
