INSIDE THE STUDIO |
(Photo above) Each piece of alpaca is individually die cut to preserve the pile
(Photo above) After cutting, the parts are sewn together
(Photo above) The detailed felt paw pads are carefully sewn in place
(Photo above) The head is molded over the metal form
(Photo above) The resin claws are inserted into the paws
(Photo above) The paws are carefully hand stitched with heavy thread
(Photo above) The face is precisely shaved and contoured
(Photo above) The bear parts are jointed together using a custom machine
(Photo above) The face is artistically airbrushed
(Photo above) Detailed coloration is applied to the felt nose
(Photo above) The completed bears are lined up for final inspection
(Photo above) The Café Bears are packed for shipment
(Photo above) Café Espresso in his deluxe presentation box
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