Who loves rabbits?

[shelly]

Hi,
I thought that although this is a teddybear site it would be good to find some rabbit lovers out there. I started making rabbits about 8 years ago. I bought some mohair, eyes and joints and began making my own patterns. Two children and 8 years later I have returned to rabbit making. I didn't really get very far last time, I did have lots of rabbit heads with pen marks allover them where I was going to change the pattern, but I was never satisfied with the results. My back ground is fashion design so I am used to making patterns for clothing, but making patterns in 3D is quite different. I love rabbits and much to my husbands delight(?),there are many living on my bed, around the house and a real one outside. It does seem quite difficult to create a rabbit shape compared to a teddy, or is that just me? Anyway this time I am going to persevere and succeed to produce the rabbit that is clearly sitting there in my mind!
Shelly

[Jenny]

Shelly..I have to agree with you. There are many artists who make what appear to me to be teddies with rabbit ears and a bob-tail. I designed a rabbit pattern last year after much frustration and throwing away of pattern pieces and I am happy with it. Though it's not realistic by any stretch of the imagination it fitted my idea of a 'Three O'clock Bunny' and has a definite bunny look as opposed to a bear with big ears. Well...I think so anyway though some would probably disagree.

I think the hard part is defining the unique characteristics of any creature you set out to make in 3D because those characteristics are not always obvious. I made a squirrel last year and they are quite odd..they are mouse-like in one way..and difficult to capture the look of.

Here's the rabbit I came up with, this is the latest version:

PS: Sorry this photo is blurry...I just don't know what I am doing wrong ..I can't seem to work out how to get a decent sized photo on here without it being too large a file size or looking all blurry like this one does. Me and 'puters don't get along!!


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[Melanie Jayne]

love your rabbits Jenny:)

[shelly]

Hi Jenny ,
Your little bunny is sooooo cute! And looks like a rabbit! You seem to have done a lot of sculpting, a skill which I am just learning. I am sure there is a temptation to keep trimming , unfortunately the fur won't grow back .I predict a few cropped bunnies. I'm going to try first with different lenghts of fur. I'll let you know how I get on.

[Jenny]

Yep...been there done that...tip for the day..always get a bit of extra fabric!!LOL.

Seriously though...needle sculpting helps first...and then the sharpest scissors it's possible to buy ..and teeny tiny snips!!!

Let's see the results Shelly..if you feel like posting!!!

[shelly]

I will do but don't hold your breath ....... I may be some time LOL !!!!!

[shelly]

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'Bunny'

Just thought I would put in a picture of my bunny, now that I've got this photo thing cracked. He is a lovely rabbit and has the run of the garden, he rules the roost and chases the cats.
Shelly:6088:

[All Bear]

Shelly..I have to agree with you. There are many artists who make what appear to me to be teddies with rabbit ears and a bob-tail.

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Got to confess to that one Jenny! I've just made two bunnybears for someone (Japanese) :o :o

Flip ... oh no! I've just realised I've posted them and forgotten to sew on their bobtails too - the final insult!!! :eek:

Your bunnies are lovely! (*Mental note to self: Must try harder next time.*)