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Equipment and Materials
6Essential tools, equipment and materials required to complete the workshop
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Sewing MachineLecture1.1
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Other ToolsLecture1.2
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FabricLecture1.3
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NotionsLecture1.4
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ThreadLecture1.5
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GlueLecture1.6
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Patterns
4Downloadable patterns and instructions for printing and the production of templates
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Adult BearLecture2.1
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Bear CubLecture2.2
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TemplatesLecture2.3
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Pattern AssemblyLecture2.430 minutes
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Fabric Cutting
3Cutting and preparing all the fabric pieces
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Main ColourLecture3.1
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Applique PiecesLecture3.2
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Mesh and Chest PieceLecture3.3
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Preparation
2Initial assembly work.
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The Vent Part 1:Lecture4.1
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Cheek FeathersLecture4.2
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Applique
4Appliqueing all the small detail pieces onto the bear.
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General NotesLecture5.1
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Mouth PieceLecture5.2
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Nose PieceLecture5.3
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Eyes, Ears, Nails and Paw PadsLecture5.4
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Ears
2Constructing and fitting the ears
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Ear ConstructionLecture6.1
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Ear to Head assemblyLecture6.2
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Head
6Constructing the head
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Nose AssemblyLecture7.1
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Nose to Jaw assembly (Snout)Lecture7.2
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Snout to Head AssemblyLecture7.3
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Head Bridle ReinforcementsLecture7.4
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Chin FeathersLecture7.5
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Head to Chin Feather assemblyLecture7.6
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Head to Neck
4Assembling the head to the neck
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Head to NeckLecture8.1
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Neck Bridle ReinforcementsLecture8.2
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Neck FeathersLecture8.3
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Head/Neck Assembly to Neck Feather assemblyLecture8.4
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Head/Neck to Back
1Attaching the back
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Head/Neck to BackLecture9.1
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Head/Neck/Back assembly to Chest Piece
2Finishing and attaching the vent
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The Vent Part 2Lecture10.1
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AssemblyLecture10.2
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Front Leg
5Assembling the front leg
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PawLecture11.1
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Paw Bridle ReinforcementsLecture11.2
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Paw assembly to LegLecture11.3
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Leg assembly to ShoulderLecture11.4
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Leg Bridle ReinforcementsLecture11.5
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Front Assembly
3Assembling the front half of the the bear
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LegsLecture12.1
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Inlet ValveLecture12.2
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Belly Part 2Lecture12.3
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Buttocks and Tail
1Assembling the buttocks
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Buttocks and TailLecture13.1
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Hind Legs
4Assembling the hind legs
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PawLecture14.1
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Paw Assembly to Lower Hind LegLecture14.2
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Lower Assembly to Upper LegLecture14.3
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Leg assembly to hipLecture14.4
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Final Assembly
3Bringing it all together
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Hind AssemblyLecture15.1
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Front Assembly to Hind AssemblyLecture15.2
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FeathersLecture15.3
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Bridling
4Assembling and fitting the bridle
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Bridle AttachmentLecture16.1
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Adult BearLecture16.2
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Bear CubLecture16.3
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BridlingLecture16.4
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Displaying
3Showing your bear
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FlyingLecture17.1
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Ground Display PolesLecture17.2
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Ground DisplayLecture17.3
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Fabric
The bear works best when built using relatively heavy 56gsm (1.3smoz; 1.65 oz per sq yd) fabric as it helps with stability when flying them and gives a bit of wear resistance when using them for ground display.
Note:The black and grey fabric used for the polar bear can be lighter weight and taken from your scraps bin. However if you are making a black bear then the dark brown needs to be 56gsm.
Polar Bear
- White: 1.5m (60″) wide x 10.5m (11.5yd)
- Black: 1.5m(60″) wide x 0.5m (0.5yd)
- Light Grey: A4 (Letter) size piece
Polar Bear Cub
- White: 1.5m (60″) wide x 5m (6.5yd)
- Black: 1.5m(60″) wide x 0.5m (0.5yd)
- Light Grey: A4 (Letter) size piece
Black Bear
- Black: 1.5m (60″) wide x 10.5m (11.5yd)
- Dark Brown: 1.5m(60″) wide x 0.5m (0.5yd)
- Light Grey: A4 (Letter) size piece
Black Bear Cub
- Black: 1.5m (60″) wide x 5m (6.5yd)
- Dark Brown: 1.5m(60″) wide x 0.5m (0.5yd)
- Light Grey: A4 (Letter) size piece