Q&A for How to Make a Stuffed Animal at a "Build a Bear" Workshop

Yes. They sell personalized voice chips. You can find these at the sound machine. Squeeze the chip to activate it, then say what you want to record. Remember to do this in a quiet part of the store.

Building your animal doesn't take long at all. All you have to do is pick your animal and take it to the stuffing machine. If you know what you want, this takes only a few minutes.

The scent is placed inside the Build-a-Bear, so it's best if you pick it before you get your furry friend stuffed. If you want one later, the workshop employees may be able to undo the stitching to put in the scent for you.

The workshop is bright, colorful, and full of things to touch, hear, and smell. It's great for young boys and girls. However, plenty of adults also build animals for themselves or to gift to others. If the animal is for a child under 3, avoid any clothing or accessories with small parts that can cause choking.

If you bring in an old bear, you can dress it with new clothes and accessories. The employees will most likely help you install new sound chips and scent disks. You can probably also print off a birth certificate if you need one. However, they might not repair your bear or provide new stuffing. Ask the workshop employees first for assistance.

The animals themselves range between $20-$30 USD. With sounds, scents, clothing, and accessories, it can cost a lot more. Be wary about how fast those extras add up!

You're welcome to do it. If you have clothing at home or can make some, why not get creative? You don't have to buy any clothing at the workshop if you don't want to.

The clothing and accessories are all separate. You can get a bear without buying clothing. If you want clothing, it does cost extra, so be aware of the pricing.

You can! The bear may not look quite like you, but you can try. It's best to do this through the online website. Build-a-Bear ships to many countries, but it does cost a little extra depending on the country's shipping and customs rules.

You can pick as many as you want! It's very easy for a family or a couple of friends to go together and make animals together. However, the cost can add up if you're getting a bunch for yourself.