Groom progress...

Starting to get an idea of how this is working. Quite pleased with the results, so far ;)

Arms are on, hair is on... Still waiting for the glue to set, hence the pins, and he's looking a little scruffy, but I can trim that up later. The hat I already had, but I think it's a perfect size. 

This is the first time I have used the ball for a hand, and it works great! Bought more this morning :)

Still deciding on how to do the face. I don't think I will be able to paint directly on the head, as it is so glossy. I may have to try the painted vilene that I used for Dorothy....

Top hats and tails...

Been toying with the idea of making a Bride and Groom couple based on the toy soldiers, so since I was all on my own today, I cranked up the radio and off I went!

The groom is going to be in full formal with tails, and I hope I can reuse the coat pattern for future soldiers ;)

 

Still waiting for the paint to dry on the tin, but you get the idea......

I hope this will work.... The bride is going to be more complex, but I think it will be fun. Maybe...

Woohoo!! I am DONE!!

Finished the final bits on the bride bear, so I am calling her DONE!!

No idea what the veil is supposed to look like, so I had to "wing it", but I think it's cute. I added some beading to tie in with the bodice, even though it will probably never be seen. And the garter is just some lace... Simples!!

Box it, deliver it, DONE!!

Back to my own stuff. Now, what to do first??

I'm over it!!

I am sick of looking at these darn bears!! But at least they are 99% done....

Everything is permanently attached to the bear so it won't fall off, beading is done, shoes done, underthings done - as far as I am concerned, the groom is DONE, just some tiny bits to be finished on the bride, including the veil....

The actual bride requested that the bride bear have hair. I am really not sure about this, but I found a hairpiece at the market cheap so tomorrow I will buy it and see how it looks. Even if it looks awful, I can reuse it on one of my other dolls!

Pics are pretty ordinary, better ones to come...

Happy WA Day!!

So, today is a public holiday for WA Day (although it is still Foundation Day to me...) and I have been on my own since the Boy went to Kalgoorlie on Friday. I had plenty of alone time to focus on what needs to be finished. Top of the list, the bears!!

I spend a great deal of Saturday on the bodice, and the skirt Sunday morning. Not too pleased with the result but it will do the job! Still need to add the beads, but it will be OK in the end. Shoes are an issue also - not sure where to go with them...

Also found a tie pattern for toys (its awesome!!) so groom bear now has a tie in Dusty Rose, the requested bridesmaid colour. Just need to find the remaining black fabric and test out some pockets and he is DONE! I will need to permanently attach the shoes so they don't fall off when they are on the front if the Limo!

Now that the Boy is back from Kal, the house has been like grand central station!! 3 visitors today, so no more progress! Think I need to go back to work for a rest.....