Discover step-by-step doll making tutorials that will inspire you to create your own unique dolls. From fabric selection to facial features, learn the techniques to make beautiful handmade dolls.
’m sculpting my second ball-jointed doll and I’ve decided to document all the process! A few years ago when I was just trying to understand how ball-jointed dolls actually work, there was almost no information about the topic. Now, people are sharing a little bit more on Instagram or Facebook groups
Make your own unique doll with our easy-to-follow guideWho doesn't love dolls? They're fun to play with and they come in a million different varieties. If you want to have your own personal doll, why not make one yourself out of clay? This...
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…
Have you wanted to make a doll for a long time, but didn't know how? I think I can help you. All you need is basic sewing skills, my PDF tutorial and video. Even if you are new to doll making, you should be able to master it by following my instructions. ... The doll is about 20 cm tall. Textbook in English and Russian! The tutorial consists of -34 pages -98 photos with explanations -instruction - 6 video files that you immediately download from the link that is in the instructions (if you…
After sculpting the doll face you’re happy with, there’s another hurdle to overcome - bringing it to life with painting. I see some doll makers and students of mine struggle with this. Painting could make your sculpture look livelier, more realistic. So how to achieve that? Today I want to share som
Editor's Note: This series of posts became a book! Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction was published by Lark Crafts in 2013. +++++ I love jointed soft toys because they have moving parts. Any place on a toy where two parts are making contact could have a joint. Hips, shoulders, elbows, knees, and claws are... Read More »