SCULPTING YOUR BEARS PERSONALITY （雕刻你的熊的个性）.pdfVIP

Beginner Mailer /articles/sculpting.html SCULPTING YOUR BEARS PERSONALITY You can add so much personality to your bears by adding just a few stitches here and there. You can sculpt any part of your bear to add depth, wrinkles, dimples, etc. The most common parts to sculpt are the face, hands and feet. Here are a few tips and techniques to follow: Stuffing The first thing to consider when you intend to finish your bear with sculpting, is how you stuff the bear. You need to stuff softly enough so that when you pull on your sculpting threads, there will be enough give to allow you to sculpt. On the other hand, you dont want it stuffed too softly or have gaps in the stuffing that will give you wrinkles in the fabric when you pull. Stuff so that the part to be sculpted is easily depressed. Thread Although artists opinions will differ, I prefer to use upholstery thread (Mastex) that matches the fabric when I sculpt an area where I donπt want the sculpting thread to show (like adding character to the face). Mastex is high quality, very strong and doesnt get caught up in the stuffing. If I want the thread to show, like making claws or accenting paw pads, I prefer to use pearl cotton yarn. It comes in an array of beautiful colors that compliment the fabric and is also strong enough to withstand sculpting. The size of the pearl cotton that you use depends on the size of the bear. Generally, I use size 3 for larger bears (over 14 inches), size 5 for bears from 7 inches to 13 inches, size 8 for 3 inch to 6 inch bears and size 12 for bears under 3 inches. No Knots When you are sculpting, you are pulling up tight on the thread and to indent, mold and shape the