Art dolls cloth

Here's a pic of all four of the dolls that I've been working on these last few weeks. This little group will be listed in my online store from 10am (Sydney time), on Tuesday 28th February....

This is the least favorite part, but the fastest. After sanding the head, I dry fit the fabric. Better too large than not large enough a...

Making costumes is one of my favorite parts of doll making. Seeing how the doll comes alive with the right garment is incredibly rewarding. When I have an idea for a particular doll, it’s the costume that reveals the concept for the viewer. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps I take to

So now that I've caught your attention with that snappy title, I'll have to admit that this post is about how to turn tiny fingers for cloth dolls and not something more salacious. I've had quite a few folks ask how to make such small fingers and as with many projects the trick is to have the right tools. Here are mine.. Sharp scissors Turning Tubes (available here scroll almost to the bottom of the page) Hemostat Fray check As you can see my turning tubes have seen some heavy use over the…

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Flying Tree has sold at the Northville Art House's annual juried exhibit "Small Works." I am so happy. It does feel rare to sell one of my tree structures. Flying Tree is 12" tall x 6" wide x 4.5" deep and can be viewed in the round. The collaged fabric on the base is machine stitched with a hole in which you can put your hand, if your hand is small enough. In the 2nd image of Flying Tree you can see the inside of the top piece which is discharged brown fabric with stripes. I have more in…

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