May is almost over. I was hoping to get two dolls finished that I had started a long time ago. I'm getting closer and that is a comfort. So here I can show off my progress.
I have finished the little monster doll using the face I made from one of Susie McMahon's molds. I don't know what to name her but she has found a curiousity and I think I will call her the "Finder of Most Curious Things."
She has found a broken egg gourd. And inside are the dried contents. (which by the way.. really were I found inside when I broke it open.) Sort 'loofa' like. It was not what I had intended for her. And maybe I will go back to the original plan. But the little gourd is kind of cool and she wanted to keep it.
She had to have a tail so I gave her one that bends.
It has a layered felt tip that I clipped and then twisted to get this effect.
It helps her keep her balance and gives her something to hold on to when she is just a little bored. It's also good for wiping dirty faces.
I have also been working on a doll that has a face I made using a mold from a kit I purchased on line at a shop called Sisers and DAughters. I made a paper clay face using the mold and then sculpted more paper clay over that to make it more original.
I covered it with knit fabric and then stuffed that. I attached it to a body made using a pattern from the same kit. I attached the limbs using Judy Ward's method. And I attached the head with Judy's method so that her head turns in all directions. She needs a wig and I hate to use purchased wigs but I may have to if I want to finish her soon. I do have some mohair and some pieces of alpaca skins that I can turn into a wig. She has green eyes so I will have to choose a color that goes well with that.
This is her before I finished. Her body is muslin and I painted it when I painted her knit face. I gessoed the face but I do not like muslin bodies that have been gessoed. They are too stiff and the fabric tears too easily.
I am pleased with how these dolls have turned out. I have to decide what era and how I want this doll dressed. I am partial to little girl dresses and pantaloons that match. But I like to use lots of colors and matching trims. More later.
I have finished the little monster doll using the face I made from one of Susie McMahon's molds. I don't know what to name her but she has found a curiousity and I think I will call her the "Finder of Most Curious Things."
She has found a broken egg gourd. And inside are the dried contents. (which by the way.. really were I found inside when I broke it open.) Sort 'loofa' like. It was not what I had intended for her. And maybe I will go back to the original plan. But the little gourd is kind of cool and she wanted to keep it.
She had to have a tail so I gave her one that bends.
It helps her keep her balance and gives her something to hold on to when she is just a little bored. It's also good for wiping dirty faces.
I have also been working on a doll that has a face I made using a mold from a kit I purchased on line at a shop called Sisers and DAughters. I made a paper clay face using the mold and then sculpted more paper clay over that to make it more original.
I covered it with knit fabric and then stuffed that. I attached it to a body made using a pattern from the same kit. I attached the limbs using Judy Ward's method. And I attached the head with Judy's method so that her head turns in all directions. She needs a wig and I hate to use purchased wigs but I may have to if I want to finish her soon. I do have some mohair and some pieces of alpaca skins that I can turn into a wig. She has green eyes so I will have to choose a color that goes well with that.
I am pleased with how these dolls have turned out. I have to decide what era and how I want this doll dressed. I am partial to little girl dresses and pantaloons that match. But I like to use lots of colors and matching trims. More later.
2 comments:
I love both of your new dolls. I wish I ahd the talent and the patience to do such things. I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work.
Great work Cindy! The little Zozie turned out so c-u-u-u-te. And the other doll will be a beauty!
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