Create Clay Hats and Crowns!

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Friday, January 28, 2011

Valentine Wire Joint Doll




Valentines day is coming up ...and a doll is half way there!  The came fast...But, its what I'm trying to do with her that I am lolligagging around with.  I Know what I want to say with this doll...but I sewed all day...and nothing worked...right at the end after I shut my shop light off...an Idea hit me!!!!   So I will try again!!!   TOMORROW!   




For Now...here is how she started and where h is right now.  I patina'd the gold findings with Gilders Paste and then matte sprayed them...In my stash, I found "Cool" square beads in the exact same color as the patina and I thought it was a very vintage look.....BUT....when I used the "SQUARE" beads...it limited how far the arms and legs will bend...a round bead works like a ball joint and allows total movement.  I had already glued the wires inside the body parts so this is a "Lesson Learned"!!!   But she poses just fine...sitting or standing..I would have had just a little more freedom with a round bead.

This Dolls HEAD was done different than girl Interrupted...(her head and bodice were one piece. )   This head was sculpted separately and I made it fit onto the separate neck like a ball joint so it swivels smoothly in all directions.  I love this because now the doll can look around...it gives her "Personality" and freedom to be posed. 

I also worked on these tiny candies for a couple of hours.....I even made the tiny candy papers...they will become a heart shaped box of candy some how incorporated into the  doll...wether she wears it or holds it....only my "spirit guide " knows ...(haha..seriously...)




11 comments:

Heather Elizabeth Brauner said...

Girly Girl ..She is Loverly As a valentine !! Even with out her clothes , she has a dreamy little face ..Thank you for the wonderful post on my Blog... Peace & love Heather

JDConwell said...

I always learn from your posts!
jan

Abi said...

Oh my god! what an honour for you to say my dolls mezmerize you... your dolls mezmerize me. Big time!!!!
I'm absolutely loving the doll you are working on. I look forward to seeing her progress.

Mary Louisa said...
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Mary Louisa said...

Your dolls are ethereal and elegant. Enjoy seeing them evolve .

Ascension said...

Estoy deseando ver el resultado final.
Tus muñecas son fantasticas.
besitos ascension

Dreamspirations Gallery said...

Thank you for the wonderful blog post and follow. I'm definately following back.... your dolls are sooo pretty! Love their little faces and excited to see the finished result of this one.
Oh and don't feel bad... I've been lolligagging around myself here lately. lol
Totally understand :D
Summer

tijusai said...

Thanks for showing how to make beautiful dolls!
I hope, one day I will try to make one:)

Flora said...

Oh what fun to see your dollmaking process!!! They are so lovely!!!!
blessings,Flora

patricias fabric art said...

I keep coming back to look at this dolly her face is lovely!

Pressumidass said...

Preciosas muñecas!!!! Están muy bonitas!!! te sigo desde España.
Saludos :)

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