The Guild of Master Bearcrafters

A non-elitist guild dedicated to the art and promotion of bearcraft. A guild: an association of craftsmen in a particular trade.

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THE GUILD OF MASTER BEARCRAFTERS

WHERE BEARCRAFTERS ASPIRE TO AND INSPIRE ARTISTRY.

Mission Statement: We aim to come together as colleagues to celebrate, promote and progress the concept of 'artist bear'.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA:
The Guild of Master Bearcrafters is available exclusively to BEAR CRAFTERS who have been designing and selling their own range of soft sculpture teddy bears or animals professionally for AT LEAST ONE YEAR.

Please note: When applying for Guild membership you will need to include a bear website/blog or photo gallery link showcasing at least ten of your latest designs - without this, memberships will automatically be declined.


MEMBERS: You are invited to share a maximum of 20 photographs of your bear designs. Please ensure your photographs are sized at 450 pixels wide and saved at 72dpi. For further details please see 'Guild Information' in the forum.

Dolls Too! Members are invited to upload up to 15 photographs of their doll designs.

Members are welcome to update photographs at any time, but please remember to delete old photographs to stay within your 20 photograph allowance if necessary. This way we can keep the work featured fresh and inspiring for everyone!

PLEASE NOTE: In view of Ning's charging policy, all Guild members are now invited to make a voluntary subscription contribution for the forthcoming year. Subscription Payment information can be found by holding your mouse over the 'My Page' button. Thank you for your support!

INTRODUCING OUR FIRST GUILD OF MASTER BEARCRAFTERS' SHOWCASE ALBUM OF 2012!

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Kelly Dauterman

Merging Magazines 8 Replies

Started by Kelly Dauterman in Magazines and publications. Last reply by melanie Jayne 6 hours ago.

Wendi

Adding Friends 4 Replies

Started by Wendi in The business of bears. Last reply by Edie Barlishen 8 hours ago.

m@ngo

TEDDYBÄR TOTAL 2012 April 14-15 2 Replies

Started by m@ngo in Bear shows & exhibitions. Last reply by Bearsonalities by Anke Komorowsk 14 hours ago.

Armella M. Dana

Sharing Unusual Venues for Selling Teddies 6 Replies

Started by Armella M. Dana in The business of bears. Last reply by Debora Hoffmann yesterday.

Susan Mitchell

To Facebook or not??? 17 Replies

Started by Susan Mitchell in The business of bears. Last reply by Susan Mitchell yesterday.

Jenny Johnson

Pinterest...out of interest.. 14 Replies

Started by Jenny Johnson in The business of bears. Last reply by Melanie Oldnall yesterday.

Paula Carter

2012 GOLDEN GEORGE AWARDS 1 Reply

Started by Paula Carter in External Competitions. Last reply by m@ngo on Friday.

Paula Carter

Twitter/Pinterest - useful marketing tools? 32 Replies

Started by Paula Carter in The business of bears. Last reply by Karen Alderson on Friday.

Edie Barlishen

Sewing machines - what's good??? 19 Replies

Started by Edie Barlishen in Bear making questions, tips & discussions. Last reply by Sue Brotherwood on Friday.

Jenny Johnson

Costing a teddy... 24 Replies

Started by Jenny Johnson in The business of bears. Last reply by Janice Woodard on Wednesday.

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melanie Jayne replied to Kelly Dauterman's discussion 'Merging Magazines'
I do think it is a shame that the magazines are going this way, but I do believe this is a reflection of the times and instant online communication rather than a reflection of our industry. Artists know of each other via forums, blogs, websites and…
6 hours ago
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Kelly Dauterman replied to Kelly Dauterman's discussion 'Merging Magazines'
I know Karen, I loved the ME mag.  I was really sad an surprised when that one ended.  I thought it was pretty popular.  I am like you, I don't prefer e-magazines.  My husband gave me his Nook when he got a newer one, and I…
7 hours ago
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Edie Barlishen replied to Wendi's discussion 'Adding Friends'
Talk about a light bulb moment! I always wondered why there was the "add as friend" bit on here and have only added friends if they asked me to - all the time wondering the purpose - as I kind of thought of us as all being…
8 hours ago
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Edie Barlishen replied to Kelly Dauterman's discussion 'Merging Magazines'
Karen, I made a mistake in the date of the magazine (which I have since corrected in my post) - it was the Dec issue, not the Feb issue. Still not that long ago though so it does seem the merge was fairly sudden!
8 hours ago
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Karen Alderson replied to Kelly Dauterman's discussion 'Merging Magazines'
Sorry, Edie, I was just going by what was said on teddy talk, as I haven't seen that issue of TBR- sounds like the ones asking on Tddy Talk hadn't either as the deadline was their big question.. Makes you think now this merge wasnt in the…
8 hours ago
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Edie Barlishen replied to Kelly Dauterman's discussion 'Merging Magazines'
Karen Alderson said: The 2012 Golden Teddy Awards WERE announced in the Feb issue of TBR with a stated entry deadline of March 5 and a link for online entry on their website after Jan 6th. However I just went to the web site and the stated link is…
8 hours ago
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Kelly Dauterman replied to Kelly Dauterman's discussion 'Merging Magazines'
This morning I received and e-mail from one of the show promotors.  You may have gotten it too, it was a mass mailing.  They said that we need to support the magazines to keep them going.  It offered some good suggestions like giving…
8 hours ago
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Bearsonalities by Anke Komorowsk replied to m@ngo's discussion 'TEDDYBÄR TOTAL 2012 April 14-15'
I'll have a stand as well there and I'm looking forward to it, I think it'll be a great international show. The new team was very, very busy by promoting it and they are still doing a great job. It would be nice to meet you and others…
14 hours ago
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Paula Carter commented on Mary Tornabene's photo
Such a super entry Mary!  She's great fun!
14 hours ago
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Simply Bear and Bubbles

12" Simply Bear and 8" Bubbles
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Jules

- 9" (23 cm) tall if standing - made of nice German mohair - filled with fiberfil, some pellets, and a lot of love - German black glass eyes - embroidered and waxed nose and some shading - 5 way disc jointed - wobblehead
Photo posted by Paula Carter 16 hours ago
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Little Valentine

Little Valentine a 7" alpaca bear
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Told you I'd wear purple. Guild Challenge 2012

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