Thank you so much. This was very helpful and you answered so many questions that had me intimidated from making/ repairing bear's joints. Now, I feel confident to go ahead and do these jobs. ❤
I wanted to make a jointed teddy bear but seeing the joints...it looked confusing. Seeing the video makes me realise that they are pretty easy. You explained it amazingly, very clear.
Thank you for your help. I am using the Cotter Pin Joints-45mm, this is what the pattern called for. I will be taking your advice and crossing my fingers. Again thank you. et
Thank you so much! I have been making bears forever it seems but always have difficulty when it came to curling the cotter pins...they were never tight enough. I don't even want to tell you how many teddies I'd taken back apart to put a new pin thru'!!! But I wasn't using fiberboard (I used Fender washers) & I wasn't using the tinier washers, so I'm going to try your method on the bear I'm working on right now.
Thank you the video is really helpful. Are cotter pin joints stronger than safety joints? I made a 13" memory teddy out of denim using safety joints, the arms are okay but the legs which have very large paws are are way too loose. Do you think putting in cotter pins would help?
Hi Carol and so pleased that you found the video useful. I wouldn't like to say if the cotter pins are stronger than safety joints as I think they are about the same. However, you can certainly play with the tightness of a cotter pin joint more than you can with a safety joint. Also, are you 100% sure that the safety joint has been pushed down fully? Just a thought!
Thank you! I bought a bear-making kit and the instructions didn't go into much detail about the mysterious bag of pins, disks, and washers they enclosed.
So pleased to hear it was helpful. I feel that although cotter pins are fairly simple to use, they are not all obvious how to use (hence the vidoe!!). Hope you enjoy your bear making journey :)
So pleased it was of use. Please do feel to share a picture of your finished creation via our Social Media pages or our website (www.amazingcraft.co.uk)! We love seeing what people make.
I have just got some 5mm cotter pin joints for miniature jointed bears and needle felted animals, would I still be able to spread and bend the pins with regular sized long nosed pliers, they are really tiny?
Hi there, the cotter pins are usually made from zinc plated steel which means they are strong, pliable and very unlikely to rust. However, I'm sure you could use any material that has those qualities. Do let us know how you get on! Kind regards, Becky @ Amazing Craft
Hi Jeanette, it is difficult to give an exact answer without seeing the problem. My initial reaction would be that the disks you are using for the head are too small for the size of bear. It could also be that the body isn't stuffed enough around the neck area. If that doesn't seem to help, do email a photo (info@amazingcraft.co.uk) and we'll see if we can help further. Poor ted :-(
help! I made a larger Bear 22". After attaching the head to the body, and stiffing him. His head just falls forward and backwards. Does anyone know how to fix it? Thanks et
Hi Eleanore, Could be a couple of reasons but it is tricky to diagnose without seeing the 'patient'! I am assuming you are using a traditional cotter pin joint. If so, it could be that the disk for the head joint isn't large enough. It could also possible be that the body isn't stuffed enough around the neck and top of the body to support the weight of the head. One other thought, you aren't using a 'wobble joint' are you? These are designed to make bears with wobbly heads (which some people love!). Hope that helps and do let us know how you get on.
@@amazingcraft1254 Hi I was just wondering about where to source cotter pin joints as most of the ones I’ve seen for sale are either the looped head type or plastic. Would it maybe be possible to make a joint oneself with craft wire? Thank you for any advice
@@KittyGrey13 A good question! I'm not sure that craft wire ones would be strong enough but you could always try. If you want to purchase T-head cotter pins, you can find them at www.amazingcraft.co.uk - hope that helps :)
Hi Janet, That's such a coincidence as I was only talking to someone yesterday about doing such a video soon! We are a little snowed under at the moment but hope to have one ready by Christmas. Thanks for the suggestion, kind regards, Becky
Thank you so much. This was very helpful and you answered so many questions that had me intimidated from making/ repairing bear's joints. Now, I feel confident to go ahead and do these jobs. ❤
I wanted to make a jointed teddy bear but seeing the joints...it looked confusing. Seeing the video makes me realise that they are pretty easy.
You explained it amazingly, very clear.
So pleased it helped and hope you have fun creating jointed teds :)
Thank you so much for showing how to properly use a cotter pin and pliers! I appreciate it so much!❤
Thank you for your help. I am using the Cotter Pin Joints-45mm, this is what the pattern called for. I will be taking your advice and crossing my fingers. Again thank you. et
Thanks! I am trying these on my dolls.
Hope they work well for you and your dolls :)
Thank you - making my first bear and this was really helpful
I'm so pleased it helped you and hope you are really happy with your first bear :)
Great video, thank you, this is my first time using cotter pin joints.
So glad it was useful for you. I think putting joints in a bear makes a world of difference. Hope you do too!
Thank you so much, very clear and helpful.
So pleased it was of use :) Have fun crafting!
THANK YOU! I'm a beginner bear maker, and this was very helpful!
+Julie Watson So pleased to hear that it was helpful and happy bear making!
Thank you so much! I have been making bears forever it seems but always have difficulty when it came to curling the cotter pins...they were never tight enough. I don't even want to tell you how many teddies I'd taken back apart to put a new pin thru'!!!
But I wasn't using fiberboard (I used Fender washers) & I wasn't using the tinier washers, so I'm going to try your method on the bear I'm working on right now.
Hope the tutorial helps. I've got my fingers crossed for you!
@@amazingcraft1254 Thank you & I'm pleased to announce, it worked...insert grin here!
Gingerjake2 😁😁👏👏
Brilliant video. Many thanks for posting this information, it will help me to repair a teddy with it's leg hanging off. Best regards.
Absolutely Brilliant - Many Thanks x
Thank you the video is really helpful. Are cotter pin joints stronger than safety joints? I made a 13" memory teddy out of denim using safety joints, the arms are okay but the legs which have very large paws are are way too loose. Do you think putting in cotter pins would help?
Hi Carol and so pleased that you found the video useful. I wouldn't like to say if the cotter pins are stronger than safety joints as I think they are about the same. However, you can certainly play with the tightness of a cotter pin joint more than you can with a safety joint. Also, are you 100% sure that the safety joint has been pushed down fully? Just a thought!
Thank you!
I bought a bear-making kit and the instructions didn't go into much detail about the mysterious bag of pins, disks, and washers they enclosed.
So pleased to hear it was helpful. I feel that although cotter pins are fairly simple to use, they are not all obvious how to use (hence the vidoe!!). Hope you enjoy your bear making journey :)
Thank you!!! Very helpful!
Brilliant - very helpful
So pleased it was of use. Please do feel to share a picture of your finished creation via our Social Media pages or our website (www.amazingcraft.co.uk)! We love seeing what people make.
Excellent instructional video. I now know what to do, many many thanks
Chris Caine, so pleased to hear that and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Good tutorial, thank you
So pleased you have found it of help! Do let us know what you create :-)
Very helpful
I have just got some 5mm cotter pin joints for miniature jointed bears and needle felted animals, would I still be able to spread and bend the pins with regular sized long nosed pliers, they are really tiny?
Does the Disc of the pins have to be from a certain material, I mean couldn't we use metal ones too for example from a crafting shop?
Hi there, the cotter pins are usually made from zinc plated steel which means they are strong, pliable and very unlikely to rust. However, I'm sure you could use any material that has those qualities. Do let us know how you get on! Kind regards, Becky @ Amazing Craft
How do you stop the head from flopping
Hi Jeanette, it is difficult to give an exact answer without seeing the problem. My initial reaction would be that the disks you are using for the head are too small for the size of bear. It could also be that the body isn't stuffed enough around the neck area. If that doesn't seem to help, do email a photo (info@amazingcraft.co.uk) and we'll see if we can help further. Poor ted :-(
help! I made a larger Bear 22". After attaching the head to the body, and stiffing him. His head just falls forward and backwards. Does anyone know how to fix it? Thanks et
Hi Eleanore, Could be a couple of reasons but it is tricky to diagnose without seeing the 'patient'! I am assuming you are using a traditional cotter pin joint. If so, it could be that the disk for the head joint isn't large enough. It could also possible be that the body isn't stuffed enough around the neck and top of the body to support the weight of the head. One other thought, you aren't using a 'wobble joint' are you? These are designed to make bears with wobbly heads (which some people love!). Hope that helps and do let us know how you get on.
@@amazingcraft1254 Hi I was just wondering about where to source cotter pin joints as most of the ones I’ve seen for sale are either the looped head type or plastic. Would it maybe be possible to make a joint oneself with craft wire? Thank you for any advice
@@KittyGrey13 A good question! I'm not sure that craft wire ones would be strong enough but you could always try. If you want to purchase T-head cotter pins, you can find them at www.amazingcraft.co.uk - hope that helps :)
Could u show how to sew noses
Hi Janet, That's such a coincidence as I was only talking to someone yesterday about doing such a video soon! We are a little snowed under at the moment but hope to have one ready by Christmas. Thanks for the suggestion, kind regards, Becky