darlascandles Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I've searched and can't find the answer I need. I want to wax dip a bear for a baby shower gift........I have the most adorable "bear" dress for it (headband to match).........question to those who've made these: Can I even put the dress on a wax dipped bear, and if so, can I still put it on after the wax has dried and the bear is sitting and dried? I was just going to inject her but I was the scent to be really strong, so I thought it might be time to try this, any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anceproducts Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I don't dress my bears, we just do the bow around the neck. But I think that I read somewhere that if you are planning to dress the bear you want to do it before they are completely cool, probably right after the "combing" period when they are still a bit bendable. http://www.wicks-wax-scents.com/wax-dipped-bear.htmlThis site gives some info, they say when they started the did wax dipped bears in clothes and not to dip the clothes in the wax. It also says that it's easiest if the clothes snap in the back. I did not see if it said when you put the clothes on. When my bears are dry they are pretty much stiff so I would guess you would have to do it before they are dry just so you dont mess up the wax and end up with dandruff from too much rubbing/handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlascandles Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks........I guess the only way to know is to just jump in and do it. I didn't want to waste the perfect bear (I only have one thats the perfect size), but I'll give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuck Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Can you pick up a nonperfect bear to experiment on??? I tried to dip bears once and my daughter thought I was killing it and had to give it up for now.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlascandles Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 LOL........I've been "intending" to try this for years now.......I collect bears.........and it's VERY hard to even THINK about it.....but now I've got a baby shower to go to, for my very first great neice" and I just gotta try it. Altho........now I'm thinking I should do a bunny (may be painless for me) IF I can find one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmsojka Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I have been dressing bears for years. Just do it before they set up all the way, then use a heat gun when they are set up to fix it back up. They look great.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlascandles Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks so much!!! One more question.......if anyone can help. If I make refresher oil spray to go with the bear/bunny.......is this the same spray as an air freshener spray i.e. mixed fo with dpg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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