| How to Make a Teddy Bear This festive season, why not make your own teddy bear and surprise your loved ones with a cuddly gift they'll cherish for a long time?! Here's how. Teddy bear making supplies Depending on the type of teddy bear you want to make, you will need the following supplies. Fabric: Suede, velour, chenille, fleece, and synthetics fabrics are great for making teddy bears. Fur: Synthetic/acrylic fur in tones such as golden honey, black, vanilla, bronze, white and pink make for gorgeous bears. Another popular option is mohair in multiple colours as well as solid shades of antelope, praline, and red. Stuffing: You can choose from fibrefill, synthetic feather and beads, depending on how firm or soft you want your bear to be. Eyes: Eyes should be about 8-14 mm; you can select from cute carnival eyes, fantasy eyes, googly eyes and minstrel eyes. Stick with black eyes for maximum appeal. |  |
 | Nose: Your teddy bear nose size should be about 15-40 mm, depending on the size of the bear. Available noses are pretty standard in terms of style. Teddy bear making accessories |
| If crafting is your passion, do not miss Hobby-X, South Africa's famous crafts exhibition. You will find all the latest craft supplies there, as well as hands-on workshops, and if you perfect the making of teddy bears, show them off at the expo. The next Hobby-X will be held from the 8th-11th March, 2012 at the Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate, Johannesburg. Be there! | |