Frequently Asked Questions
Fur garments come in many sizes and style. Also condition of
the existing furs will impact the amount of usable furs. We will
be able to tell you how many bears we can create from your fur
once we've inspected it. Generally speaking you can use the following
guidelines for a 16" fur teddy bear:
- Fur Stole - 2 fur teddy bears
- Fur Jacket - 3 to 4 fur teddy bears
- Fur Coat - 5 to 6 fur teddy bears
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Can you make a fur teddy
bear from a fur collar, hat or muff?
Due to the small size of fur collars, hats
and muff there is usually not enough usable fur to make a fur
teddy bear from them. But we can use fur from those items as
contrasting accents when combined with our available fur stock
to create a customized fur bear.
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When making an heirloom
fur bear what do you do with the fur remnants?
We would be glad to return the remnants to you as requested.
Please indicate if you wish the remnants to be returned when
placing your order. Depending on factors such as the weight of
the remnants or requested return shipping method there may be
additional shipping charges for returning your remnants. We would
be glad to let you know when you place your order. You can also
email us or give us a call for further information.
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Do you have a quantity discount?
No. Each bear is a custom handmade teddy bear, as such we do
not offer a quantity discount.
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If I only have
one type of fur in my coat can I still get a heirloom bear
made with contrasting fur?
Yes. We have many different fur types in stock to use as contrasting
fur in your heirloom fur teddy bear. There is an additional charge
when creating a contrasting pattern using our fur. Please see
our Heirloom teddy bear
order form for
pricing and make that selection on the form when placing your
order.
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Where do your furs
come from?
Primarily our teddy bears are made from top quality recycled
furs. Occasionally there may be small contrasting sections made
from new fur. Quality furs have a long life and we always acquire
and use recycled furs as the standard for our bears.
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How do I tell
a quality fur teddy bear from a "cheap" one?
From the workmanship, the attention to detail and the quality
of the fur.
Click here to find out
more about quality fur teddy bear construction.
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What size teddy bears and how many teddy bears can you make
from my fur coat?
We offer three different sizes of teddy bears - 14", 16" and
24". The size of the fur teddy bear is determined by a number
of factors. First is the number of bears you want to make from
a single coat. The more teddy bears you want to make the smaller
the bears have to be. Second, the size of the bears will depend
on the quality of the fur—there
may be worn places that can't be used. A third factor is the
cut of the fur sections. Once we see the coat we will contact
you with a determination of the size and quantity of bears we
can make from your furs.
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Hi Dean,
Great job, I received the bear today and I just love it! I can't wait to give
to my mother for her birthday. If you have enough fur left I would like you to
make another one.
Thanks again,
R.
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