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The purpose of this guide is to explain what an Artist Teddy Bear is.  An artist made bear differs greatly from those that are mass manufactured with the largest difference being that Most Artist Bears are "One of a Kind" or limited to a very small Edition size and each bears is created by the artist themselves.  The length of time it takes an individual artist to design and finish a bear, coupled with the fact that they're "one of a kind" or a very small edition, tends to make these bears more costly and very collectible.

As I mentioned before, alot of time, care and attention goes into creating a quality artist bear, a bear that has both heart and soul, and looks as though it could stand up and walk off. Now, I can't speak for all Teddy Bear Artists but my bears start with a thought that transfers to a sketch.  From the sketch, a pattern is created, bringing my thought closer to becoming the teddy bear I'd envisioned.  The next step is putting the pattern on whatever special fur, whether it be Schulte Mohair, Imported Synthetic or Faux Fur or even reclaimed real fur.  Now the real fun begins...hand sewing the pieces together, adding stuffing and watching flat pieces of fur being transformed into a cuddly teddy bear.  I always save the making of the head for last because this is where the true heart of the bear is revealed.  Not knowing whether you'll get a boy or girl or a sweet or serious bear until the very last stitch.   So much time and heart goes into creating an artist teddy bear and the end result is so worth the wait, don't you think?

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Again, I can't speak for all bear artists and this guide is comprised of my own experience and thoughts.  I just know that my Teddy Bears hold a small part of me and my goal is to create an Heirloom Quality Collectible that will bring smiles to the faces of others for many years to come.

To sum this up...An Artist Teddy Bear is filled with TONS of personal touches that only its creator can give.  I hope this guide helps explain what an Artist Teddy Bear is and just how rare and precious they are :)

Thank you for reading, If you've found this guide helpful in describing what an Artist Teddy Bear is, vote for it by clicking the 'yes' button below.....Hucklebeary Hugs, JoAnne

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