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	<title>Sambrook Bears Blog - English Teddy Bear Artist Amanda &#187; Teddy Bear Techniques</title>
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		<title>Jointing A Teddy Bear</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/11/jointing-a-teddy-bear/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you follow my blogs you will know that for much of the time they seem to turn into mini tutorials, aimed at giving people new to bear making a little information that might inspire them to have a go and to help them on their way! Well today I wanted to talk a little [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teddy Bear Eyes</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/11/teddy-bear-eyes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bear Eyes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, well I’m not sure that I understand that but I would agree that the eyes are the most expressive part of a teddy’s face, and they can make a huge difference to the special appeal of a bear. It’s important to get the expression [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Little Look At Shading</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Miniature Bears]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many different mediums available to add shading to a teddy bear, some are more effective than others but the choice is much more limited when it comes to adding character to miniature bears.  I simply love the effect of air brushing bears.  Round the eyes especially adds so much interest and charm to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Armatures</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/08/armatures/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Armatures]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several commercial makes of armatures available from craft shops such as Loc-Line and Flex Limb and I think these would be perfect for larger bears ,if you want to pose their arms, although I have no experience of using them myself.  My bears are miniatures and my preferred armatures are ones I make myself [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bear Making &#8211; Supplies You Will Need &#8211; Part Two</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/08/bear-making-supplies-you-will-need-part-two/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/08/bear-making-supplies-you-will-need-part-two/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stuffing Material Polyester Fibre This is the most popular choice for teddy bear artists.  It is inexpensive, readily available from fabric and craft shops and easy to work with. Excelsior Otherwise known as wood wool is in essence wood shavings.  It is a traditional filling for bears and is still available today giving an antique, crunchy feel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bear Making &#8211; Supplies You Will Need &#8211; Part One</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/07/bear-making-supplies-you-will-need-part-one/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thread You will need a good quality polyester thread whether you are hand stitching your bear or using a sewing machine.  Choose a colour that closely matches the backing of your chosen fabric.  You will also need extra strong thread for closing seams and for inserting the eyes. Fur Fabric Now the fun begins!  There [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teddy Bear Making Tool Kit &#8211; What You Will Need.</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/07/teddy-bear-making-tool-kit-what-you-will-need/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/07/teddy-bear-making-tool-kit-what-you-will-need/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s blog is the first in a series intended to give those new to bear making, the basic knowledge to get started and what better place to start than with the tools you will need.  Some tools are essential but others are just good to have and can be added to your kit at a later stage. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just A Simple Word! Trapunto.</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/07/just-a-simple-word-trapunto/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/07/just-a-simple-word-trapunto/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As bear artists we&#8217;re always on the lookout for something new to incorporate into our work.  Sometimes it&#8217;s a new look or style we&#8217;re looking for or a new accessory or finishing touch and often it&#8217;s a new technique to try.  And isn&#8217;t it strange how sometimes the harder you look for something the less likely you are [...]]]></description>
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