I really enjoy watching your process. I am a doll maker myself. For years I made cloth dolls. Now I am working on paper mache with cloth bodies, similar to the old China head dolls. I am still in the development phase, but I am almost positive that development will never end. Once again thank you for being so inspiring.
I'm so glad you've been inspired by my videos 😊 Paper mache fascinates me. I've tried to make paper mache dolls in the past, but without much success. I love seeing what other artists can do with different mediums!
Duh, I feel a tad dull right now for never ever would I've thought to sew parts before cutting. Genesis! Beautiful smooth strong seams. Can't wait to try jointed dolls.
so enjoy your videos, self taught years ago, but am always learning, love love your dolls and your videos are so helpful, now learning about felting the hair
Ola, sou brasileira e assisto seus vídeos todos os dias várias vezes, pois smo muito suas bonecas, sou apaixonada por elas desde a primeira vez que vi no site pinterest ❤❤❤❤😊
You're doll is so beautiful. Where do you get smooth metal beads, all of mine have sharp edges and cut the thread. I just started needle felting, my doll would probably end up being a poppet because I poke my fingers so much, lol ♥
Thank you :) It is getting more difficult to find good beads, but there are some nice ones on Ebay if you shop around. If you get one with sharp edges, you can often use a bead reamer to file it.
@@VondaInWonderland Yes, I try to avoid the hollow ones. Solid metal beads are much easier to work with. They're usually sold either as 'Tibetan silver', silver plated, or zinc
Thanks Kathleen. At the moment the heads are sewn in a fixed position. I'm hoping to change that at some point, so I'm sure I'll make a video about it 🙂
Thank you so much for this. Your work is beautiful. I just started making dolls and I try to make my own patterns as much as I can. I have tons of questions but I will start with two. 1) How do you figure body proportions? and 2) How do you get the stuffing so firm?
Thank you! Body proportions can be a bit of trial and error, but an artist's mannequin can help. That could be a good subject for a video 🙂 I'm planning to make a full video about stuffing soon, as it's something a lot of people struggle with.
Thank you :) You can make dolls whatever size works for you. I think the largest I've made was 16 inches. It's worth experimenting to see which size you prefer
A super-chunky weight acrylic yarn is great for doll hair. For this doll I used Cygnet Seriously Chunky 'Cornflower' You can find it here: amzn.to/3YXNZgo (as an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
I really enjoy watching your process. I am a doll maker myself. For years I made cloth dolls. Now I am working on paper mache with cloth bodies, similar to the old China head dolls. I am still in the development phase, but I am almost positive that development will never end. Once again thank you for being so inspiring.
I'm so glad you've been inspired by my videos 😊 Paper mache fascinates me. I've tried to make paper mache dolls in the past, but without much success. I love seeing what other artists can do with different mediums!
Exquisite. I don't even know how to sew. But, lately, doll making has been upon my heart. I love seeing the variety of dolls !!!
She is very cute!
Thank you! 😊
Duh, I feel a tad dull right now for never ever would I've thought to sew parts before cutting. Genesis! Beautiful smooth strong seams. Can't wait to try jointed dolls.
Yes, it does make a huge difference! So glad you found it helpful 😊
so enjoy your videos, self taught years ago, but am always learning, love love your dolls and your videos are so helpful, now learning about felting the hair
Thank you! I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful 😊
Ola, sou brasileira e assisto seus vídeos todos os dias várias vezes, pois smo muito suas bonecas, sou apaixonada por elas desde a primeira vez que vi no site pinterest ❤❤❤❤😊
Thank you so much!😊
this video was helpful, i plan on making dolls in the future!! the dress was so pretty!! 🖤
Thanks Enzie 🙂 You should definitely give doll making a try. Once I made my first doll, I was completely hooked!
@@spyderthread yeah definitely, I'll follow your tutorials to do so!! i think your dolls are super cool
Everything, thanks
Really interesting thank you x
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Id like a pattern!
Awesome work!!
Thank you 💜
Thank you so much for the video 💕
You're welcome Amber 😊 Thanks so much for watching!
You're doll is so beautiful. Where do you get smooth metal beads, all of mine have sharp edges and cut the thread. I just started needle felting, my doll would probably end up being a poppet because I poke my fingers so much, lol ♥
Thank you :) It is getting more difficult to find good beads, but there are some nice ones on Ebay if you shop around. If you get one with sharp edges, you can often use a bead reamer to file it.
@@spyderthread Good idea, I'll check eBay. I get silver beads from a local Indian Jewelry Supply, the beads are hollow so they're sharp all the way
@@VondaInWonderland Yes, I try to avoid the hollow ones. Solid metal beads are much easier to work with. They're usually sold either as 'Tibetan silver', silver plated, or zinc
Great video! How is the dolls head attached?
Thanks Kathleen. At the moment the heads are sewn in a fixed position. I'm hoping to change that at some point, so I'm sure I'll make a video about it 🙂
Thank you so much for this. Your work is beautiful. I just started making dolls and I try to make my own patterns as much as I can. I have tons of questions but I will start with two. 1) How do you figure body proportions? and 2) How do you get the stuffing so firm?
Thank you! Body proportions can be a bit of trial and error, but an artist's mannequin can help. That could be a good subject for a video 🙂 I'm planning to make a full video about stuffing soon, as it's something a lot of people struggle with.
@@spyderthread Thank you!
I love your dolls can i make them using a 18-in doll
Thank you :) You can make dolls whatever size works for you. I think the largest I've made was 16 inches. It's worth experimenting to see which size you prefer
Where do you buy hair ?
A super-chunky weight acrylic yarn is great for doll hair. For this doll I used Cygnet Seriously Chunky 'Cornflower' You can find it here: amzn.to/3YXNZgo
(as an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
Do you have doll making patterns for sale?
I'm afraid I don't have any patterns for sale right now. That's not something I'm planning at the moment, but it may happen in the future