The Average Bear

Just a bear trying to get by. I only use strong and well sourced materials.

25/09/2023

I'm so sorry y'all, I tested positive for covid this morning. Our local post office is absolutely tiny and frequented by a lot of elderly and vulnerable people so there's no way on this earth I'd feel comfortable going there right now, even masked.

There will be a short delay on sending recent orders. I'll be sure to get them out first class as soon as I'm clear and not a risk to anyone else πŸ’œ

It really is doing the rounds again.

Photos from The Average Bear's post 24/09/2023

Off to the post office tomorrow then away for a week. I've still got the final pair (C) available so this is your last call

Photos from The Average Bear's post 21/09/2023

I had planned to drop five pairs of these, but I had two reserved before I had even decided the price πŸ˜…πŸ’œ which is truly lovely.

Anyway, more autumnal makes! Celestial moth earrings πŸŒ™πŸ¦‹

Cut from soft lightweight basswood and hand painted in acrylic metallics and browns. Secured with extra strong jump rings to 925 stamped sterling silver earring hooks. Plain back sealed with black acrylic paint to help lifespan. All have small cutout details.

Please keep away from water as much as possible.

A - large crescent moon moth **[SOLD]**
B - moon and cutout star moth **[SOLD]**
C - striped wing dangle moth

Β£13.00 per pair. Please note that my pricing reflects or is under esty prices for similar items, and I don't even make minimum wage.

Lemme know if you'd like a pair. I only have these three for now, but I'm working on more things πŸ₯°

Photos from The Average Bear's post 21/09/2023

Here's what I have left from the market that got biblically flooded off πŸ˜… these are Β£9 per pair.

Made of soft light layered basswood and hand painted with acrylic. The usual extra strong jump rings and 925 stamped sterling silver hooks. Please avoid water. Labelled for easy choosing (which I should do more often, sorry)

Message me or comment if you'd like something. Have a great day πŸ»πŸ’œ

11/09/2023

All recent orders posted πŸ’Œ and the weather outside is finally cooler! I'm off for a week now. I can take orders as long as you don't mind waiting until next Tuesday for them to be mailed, but I can't make anything new or go to the post office.

Hope Autumn finally sets in for you (or spring, if you're in the southern hemisphere) πŸ‚πŸ

Photos from The Average Bear's post 07/09/2023

The start of the autumn drops! Decided to go with a soft pastel vibe to start with. Who says autumnal themes can't be?! Certainly not me.

Soft lightweight basswood mushroom earrings, hand painted and set on 925 stamped sterling silver earrings hooks. Plain backs painted with soft neutral acrylic to help seal the piece. These are quite chunky, and the tone of the wood changes nicely depending on the light quality.

These are Β£12.00 per pair including free UK P&P. I currently have one of each available, but if they're popular I'll start on another batch soon. I compared to Etsy and my prices are lower than most, I do not even make minimum wage.

Please note: these are soft wood and paint. Please treat them with care and try to keep them dry. Tiny painting is hard and I am not a machine. Slight handmade features may occur in your handmade items.

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Photos from The Average Bear's post 07/09/2023

Ear wrap dangles, no piercings needed! Perfect for renfaire, LARP, cosplay, or just running off to the woods to get stolen by the fae!

Β£20.00 each including free UK P&P

1X silver tone moon & stars theme with pink titanium coated quartz ⭐ [RESERVED]

1X silver tone moon & stars theme with blue titanium coated quartz πŸŒ™ [SOLD]

1X silver tone moon & stars theme with rose quartz ⭐

1X brass/bronze tone moon & stars theme with yellow titanium coated quartz πŸŒ™

1X brass/bronze tone forest theme with red jasper 🌲

1X brass/bronze tone with long arrow and leaf 🏹

Lemme know if you want anything πŸ₯°πŸ»

06/09/2023

Available to order right now ✨ £12.50 each including free UK P&P (can post international for extra)

Comment or message if you see something you'd like πŸ»πŸ’œ have a wonderful Friday.

Photos from The Average Bear's post 06/09/2023

πŸŒ΅πŸ’–πŸŒ΅

Photos from The Average Bear's post 13/08/2023
Photos from The Average Bear's post 05/08/2023

Layered wooden succulent earrings 🌡 hand painted and attached to 925 stamped sterling silver earrings hooks with strong jump rings. Large and chunky yet lightweight and comfortable to wear!

Β£9.50 per pair including UK P&P (international available for extra)

Let me know if you'd like anything πŸ»πŸ’œ have a great Saturday!

Photos from The Average Bear's post 04/08/2023

Hand painted layered wooden potion bottle earrings ✨ large and chunky (same) set on 925 stamped sterling silver earrings hooks. Surprisingly lightweight despite their size! Perfect for cosplay, LARP, goblincore, D&D/TTRPG nights, or just casually being an awesome nerd.

Β£10.00 per pair including UK P&P (can post international for extra)

If you'd like a pair just let me know what shape and colour πŸ»πŸ’œ have a great weekend!

27/07/2023

Rose quartz drop silver tone moon & stars ear wrap ⭐ πŸŒ™

Last call for making and posting before I'm unavailable next week πŸ’œ Β£20.00 including UK P&P (can post international for extra)

Give me a shout if you'd like anything 🐻 have a great weekend!

22/07/2023

Repeat customers make my day, first time customers make my day, people who recommend friends make my day, shares and likes make my day πŸ’œ thank you for helping me pay my bills. Love you all.

Photos from Made by Jamee & Mike's post 19/07/2023

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18/07/2023

Packages are starting to arrive for my American customers so keep an eye on your mail boxes πŸ’œπŸ“¬ thank you again for your orders, it means the world to me 🐻

14/07/2023

Weekend restock! All handmade from basswood with 925 stamped sterling silver earring hooks. These have been spray sealed but please treat with care and avoid getting wet, as they're soft wood and acrylic paint.

Guillotine earrings: One pair of each available in
β€’Red
β€’Orange
β€’Green
β€’Blue
β€’Pink

The blades wiggle! ~Β£10.00 per pair~

They/Them heart earrings. One pair of each available in:
β€’Orange *[SOLD]*
β€’Blue
β€’Green
β€’Pink

~9.00 per pair~

Let me know if you see anything you want πŸ»πŸ’œ have a great weekend!

Photos from The Average Bear's post 14/07/2023

Large hand painted (front and back) wooden cat earrings. Each pair is spray sealed and set on 925 stamped sterling silver earring hooks. 3mm thick basswood - sealing helps lifespan but please try to avoid water, and treat them with care.

Please note: I also tick the "I am not a robot" option on websites. Handmade items have imperfections and variances, wooden earrings have visible grain. Things made with love are never factory perfect πŸ’œ

β€’Fenestra (an opening for light) - metallic silver.

β€’Auric (derived from gold) - metallic gold.

I have one of each pair available to ship immediately, and can take a limited number of orders to make over the next couple of days to mail on Monday.

Β£9.50 per pair including UK P&P. Can ship international for extra (for example Β£3.20 USA economy/Β£4.20 USA air mail)

Thank you for looking πŸ»πŸ’œ

Photos from The Average Bear's post 09/07/2023

**[AMETHYST CURRENTLY SOLD OUT]**

I have one amethyst dangle ear cuff left available to order πŸ’œ then I will be making some other designs. Video of movement in comments.

These are Β£20 each including UK P&P - I can ship international for extra.

These slip comfortably over the back of your ear. They're a little more delicate than my usual items so they need to be treated with a little care to avoid tangles or accidents.

Perfect for cosplay, renfaire, LARP, or running away into the woods and hoping the fae finally take you!

Let me know if you'd like to order the last one from this first amethyst run. Have a great week πŸ»πŸ’œ

03/07/2023

Away until Friday! You're welcome to make orders but I won't be able to make and mail them until I get back. Have a lovely week! πŸ»πŸ’œ

Photos from The Average Bear's post 30/06/2023

Do you love "the fifth book in the increasingly inaccurately named Hitchhikers Trilogy"? I've got just the necklace for you!

Β£12.50 including free UK P&P - can ship international for extra. Made to order. Stainless steel bar tag with strong jump rings and larger lobster clasp. Approx 19/19.5" chain.

Lemme know if you want anything! πŸ»πŸ’œ Have a fantastic weekend and don't forget your towel.

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