Cute Pink Jacket Bear

[FrankEV]

I posted my FB Nov PAM in Bragging Rights.  Thw following is just a some FYI.

I decided to use some of the exotic wood I received in the box of cut-offs I had purchased recently.  The Monkeypod I used for the dark brown fur is quite hard, but it cut and shaped nicely.  However, the Mango I used for the light-colored fur was VERY hard and cutting and shaping was quite difficult.  The mango color worked well, but the end grain turned dark brownish/yellow, that was accentuated when the finish was applied.  Fortunately, it is not too noticeable when viewed straight on.

I enjoyed doing this PAM, but I was not happy with the actual pattern that was provided.  I needed to rework it using Inkscape – without changing it – so I could use it.  I needed to add piece numbers, resize it, and improve the line work, to make the pattern usable.  And, although the Subject was “CUTE”, it would not have been a project I would normally consider doing. Additionally, if the Project Pattern Title had not included the word Pink, I probably would not have use Cherry, but would have chosen a much more vivid color like maybe Padauk Red, for the jacket and Hat.

Edited November 13, 2024 by FrankEV

[barb.j.enders]

Very "cute" Frank.  Did you texture the face? Or is that the grain of the wood?

This is one that I was going to pass on but seeing a few done I may change my mind!

[Wichman]

2 hours ago, barb.j.enders said:

Very "cute" Frank.  Did you texture the face? Or is that the grain of the wood?

This is one that I was going to pass on but seeing a few done I may change my mind!

Barb, if you zoom in on the picture, you can tell.

[Scrappile]

Boy Frank, you amaze me how many things you make.  And your mastering of them all.  Great piece here. 

[FrankEV]

3 hours ago, barb.j.enders said:

...Did you texture the face? Or is that the grain of the wood?...

I chose to only texture the FUR.  I used a wire brush and a lot to pressure to get a strong texture in the very hard Mango and Monkeypod.  I felt if I was to try and emulate the crocheted clothing, it would have been too much texturing and it would not have looked good for a wood project.

It was not a too dificut pattern except for the area between the Jacket.  I did not get as tight a fit as I wanted.  Over all, I completed it in about 16 hours.  

I really wanted to do the PAM, but I too, almost passed because of the subject.

[rjweb]

Beautiful job, RJ

[Barry5180]

Beautiful work Frank