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14
May '09

The Dancing Bear

The Dancing Bear Augh! The cuteness, it burns!

What was I thinking? Might as well paint a rainbow on its tummy and call it done.

Speaking of tummy, I am very pleased with the fact that it’s a beachball and I used the inflation point as the belly-button.

4 Comments »

  • breadburner

    With the birth of my daughter, I am now forever writhing in a world of cuteness (told my wife we should’ve got another dog.) If I’am ta’ be costently exposed to the cute-fire and pink-stone of girlyhood, I’d like ta’ at least make some of it. The pattern you used for this and to create the Coraline face are not on the link. Can you point me in a direction ta’ find it.

    t’anks

    • http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

      Unfortunately, I didn’t post the final of the pattern for the bear but you can see the making of photos, which include earlier drafts of the head.

      However, I wouldn’t recommend a paper sculpture as a child’s toy. There are some fragility issues invovled.

  • http://www.creaturiste.blogspot.com Mathieu René

    Very cool!
    You work fast!

    How is it operated? floating head on a rod?

    • http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

      Direct manipulation. I just grab the head and move it. I stick my hands next to the body to be the puppet’s hands.

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