Art dolls cloth

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…

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

Pumpkin was my very special doll when I was six or so. She had red hair that I’d washed and played with so much it was matted. Her face was plastic, but she had a cloth body and a dress you could take on and off. She was my favorite. I still love dolls and... Read More »

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Cloth Doll Making Sewing Patterns by Ute Vasina - UTES-TROLLS

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 and you can also see if there are any bumps that require more sanding. Ask me how I know! And once it has stuck enough, pulling it off may also pull off some clay. I then apply a coat of Tacky Quick Dry glue to the front of the whole head making sure to get glue in all the crevices. This glue is fairly thick but does spread easily. Do NOT add water as this…

I decided to take the plunge and experiment a little. These are some photos of the first few stages of creating my first embroidered Art Doll. Now off to my studio to see how I can bring this little doll to life(O:

Detailing and embellishing costumes is one of my favourite parts of creating dolls. I could sit for hours and embroider tiny ornaments, attach beads and sparkly elements to the dapper dresses. Embroidery can elevate your creations to the next level since you’re creating one-of-a-kind garments for your dolls. Sure, you can purchase pre-embroidered fabrics but nothing enhances the doll as custom embellishments made just for that particular creation. So today I want to talk about my favourite…

As an artist, I delve into many forms of art and technique, depending on where the source of my inspiration comes from. Wisdom Keeper Art Doll by Jeanne Fry My paintings are often inspired by Nature, Animal Totems, my own Personal Growth, and Color. When the creative fire is lit, and my hand feels the urge to pick up the paintbrush, I can already envision what will come to life on the canvas - the sketch appears in my mind and quickly wants to be be transferred to the canvas. My Mixed Media…

Award winning textile artist, Heike Blohm of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada is known for her fantasy based figurative sculptures, each with a character and personality of it's own! Art Deco figurative, Art Nouveaux illustration of Alphonse Mucha, Vincent van Gogh Maija Brummer, Jan Beaney, Jean Littlejohn,