# DIY Wildlife Babies Tatiana Scalozub Offers an Etsy Pattern for Making Miniature Polar Bears By Katie Cordrey | Published 2011-04-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-polar-bears References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/52683885/miniature-bear-pattern-flocke-by-tatiana) Polar bears may be endangered by global warming, but there’s no danger of not falling in love with these DIY miniature polar bears. Tatiana Scalozub has created marvelous [miniature polar bear babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-real-baby) and offers kits and patterns so you can make your own. From soft furlike fabric to tiny German-made black eyes and miniature joint disks to articulate your baby, the polar bear kit includes everything you need to make a lifelike miniature. While the patterns don’t include the materials, the instructions are detailed enough for any motivated do-it-yourselfer to have success. Inspired by Flocke, the real-life polar bear born in Nuremburg, an [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) artist from Odessa, Ukrane created the miniature-polar-bear pattern. She has also designed patterns for making pandas, rabbits and other endearing animal babies. All are available at Scalozub’s TSminiBears shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Animal Babies:** Opportunity for companies to create DIY kits for making different types of animal babies. - **Miniature Art:** Opportunity to create and market miniature art kits for adults and children alike. - **Endangered Animals:** Opportunity for companies to raise awareness about endangered animals by creating DIY kits for children and families. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft and Hobby:** Companies in the craft and hobby industry can create new product lines based on the DIY animal babies trend. - **Education and Entertainment:** Opportunity for companies in the education and entertainment industry to create DIY kits that promote creativity and learning. - **Conservation:** Conservation organizations can benefit from partnering with craft and hobby companies to create DIY kits that raise awareness about endangered animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Polar Bear-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench.md) - [Polar Bear-supporting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-it-wild.md) - [Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Bear-Themed Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington.md) - [Environmental Awareness NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burly-bears.md) - [Giftable Flower-Themed Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furever-flower-shoppe.md) - [Interactive Holiday Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearlieve-bear.md) - [Luxury Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-sparkle-buildabear-collectible.md)