As I am working through parts of the doll, I took a few pictures to document some processes. Sometimes a picture is worth a "Thousand Words"!! haha! Really!
So As I tried to Wig this doll, She found a tiny Frozen Charlotte that she became "Mesmerized" with...ugh! She would not let me Wig her!...... (just kidding, I got too tired tonight!)
I Created her crown and Little Boot "Soles" from polymer clay that I ran through the pasta machine. Running it through, gives you a perfectly smooth thin uniform piece of polymer so everything comes out evenly. First, for the crown, I "ink stamp" the clay for color and texture.
I cut out my crown shape with an exacto using a handmade template place lightly on my stamped clay. I smooth the edges for a "softened" look, then I put the clay around a metal form (piece of 2-4 inch metal tubing). At this point I add wire where ever I want to add beads and crystals. After baking the crown, I loosen it from the form with my exacto. I then layer after layer..blah blah blah..alcohol inks, dry brushed acrylics, crackle medium, triple thick...whatever, then I add my findings and gems!!!! There you have it!
I am a "Findings" Freak! |
I cut out my crown shape with an exacto using a handmade template place lightly on my stamped clay. I smooth the edges for a "softened" look, then I put the clay around a metal form (piece of 2-4 inch metal tubing). At this point I add wire where ever I want to add beads and crystals. After baking the crown, I loosen it from the form with my exacto. I then layer after layer..blah blah blah..alcohol inks, dry brushed acrylics, crackle medium, triple thick...whatever, then I add my findings and gems!!!! There you have it!
For my boots, I created the polymer soles with the same type of template...adding an arch...then I shape the fabric around the soles with a PRO tool and my fingers, using fabritac and a lot of "patience"!!! I found the tiniest ever metal lace holders.
7 comments:
You are just too awesome.
I love that you made her crown so exaggeratedly tall...it's so regal and striking that way!
Jan
I cant wait to take this class in October Colleen!! She is fantastic!! I already signed up lol!!!
Wow!! Amazing!! :o)
Girly Girl... you AMAZE me ! she is beautiful ..
Hi Colleen!
NICE!
I LOVE your boots!
COOL design work!!!
So, when are YOU writing a book?
:o)
Did you do a class in Maspeth this weekend?
Your work is really wonderful Colleen! I'm planning on taking a shoe making class~do you offer them as well (online)? So nice to have discovered your work:)
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