“Bearly You” bears are sculpted to resemble real people!
Just send me your photo! 

As you can see, they closely resemble photographs of people. Once someone sends me a photograph
for a “Bearly You” bear, I carefully study every detail of the face to discern the characteristics that are
unique to that person. It would be great if I could somehow superimpose the image onto the clay and
melt or etch the face on. But that’s not how it’s done.  I sculpt every detail freelance, looking at the
picture frequently until I have what I consider “a reasonable likeness” to the person in the photograph.
Then the face is carefully put into a bear body that I’ve designed. The body can be your choice ... from
newborn to most any style you’d want. All of the patterns I use are created by me and under copyright,
as are the faces.

I design these bears to be whatever you need them to be. They can be heavily weighted to feel like a
natural body weight. They can be soft and cuddly or a little of both. The Bearly You bears have so many
purposes and the potentials are infinite. Sometimes they’re ordered by a grandmother who wants to spend
more time with a grandchild. Sometimes they are a self-image of a person at a younger age, creating a
pathway to their past and an opening to heal the child within or just to have some new adventures - imaginary
or real. Sometimes they’re sent to a military parent or other family members who live far away to bridge the
distance. Sometimes they’re created for other mothers like me, to capture a likeness of the sweet face of a
child at a young age. 

Whatever the reason, there’s nothing like holding a bear
with the face of someone you already love.

  It works like this: 

• Choose the person you want to have sculpted.
    Ex: your child, grandchild, you at a young age ... your choice. 
• I’ll need a few good quality close-up pictures.
• Include a profile picture if possible. (I’ll send these back with your bear.) 
• I need to know eye color, hair color, other pertinent info. 
• I use mohair unless you request something different.
• I often make the bear body the general color of the person’s hair.
    You can choose most any color.
• Body type can be anything from newborn to any age.
    I have a lot to choose from and I design new patterns when needed.
    The bottoms on these bears can be a “bear tail” or a “baby bottom”.
• I’d like a little info about the personality of the person to be sculpted.
    It’s not necessary but helps me “capture” them.
• Choose the approximate size (or price bracket) you would like.
• Contact me to order: call 727-505-2310
    or email: patti@ivyrosebears.com
• Payment accepted: Cash, Checks, Mastercard, Visa & Discover.

Bearly You Adoption fee:

       18 to 20 inch bears  $765 to $795
       22 to 26 inch bears  $795 to $995
                   (plus shipping)

        Prices vary depending on size, cost of materials
      used and special features (such as an open mouth)
      that requires considerable more time to sculpt.
      

      The length of time it takes to sculpt a Bearly You face varies.
      There have been times I’ve completed a face in three days. Other
      times, it’s taken two weeks. It takes patience and time on my part,
      and as always, I appreciate your patience and understanding. By not
      rushing, I am able to give you the best “likeness” that I can achieve.
      My goal is to give you a bear that you will treasure for many years.