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Designing the Doll
The author of Anatomy of a Doll “gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way” (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!). Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of “imaginative engineering” with a collection of design directions and technical processes that will help your ideas translate into reality. Expands on concepts presented in Anatomy of a Doll and Fantastic Figures. Covers a wide variety of construction methods, such as applications of wire armature in body construction, general concepts of mold making,...
Free Stuff for Doll Lovers on the Internet
Now, collectors, crafters and others wanting to access free goodies and information related to dolls can find quick, direct leads to the Internet's infinite possibilities in this tell-all guide. Hundreds of Web sites are identified that offer free doll patterns, articles, news about museums, clubs, supplies and more. 150 illustrations.
Cloth Dollmaking
Cloth Dollmaking is more than a collection of patterns and instructions, it is a complete course in the craft of creating cloth dolls. Author Antonette Cely, a world-renowned cloth doll artist, takes the aspiring dollmaker all the way from making a simple felt Christmas tree angel to a detailed and realistic 20th Century adult female figure.Conveniently packaged in a ring binder, the reader can add notes, magazine clippings and additional materials as their work progresses. Cloth Dollmaking is perfect for beginners and experienced dollmakers alike.
Finishing the Figure
Brilliant doll artist Susanna Oroyan taught us to create figures with depth and imagination; now she focuses on designing their presentation--costume, accessories, furnishings, and embellishments. Covers everything from pattern drafting and basics of costuming to settings, photography, and beyond. Over 300 beautiful color photos of dolls from the world’s top doll artists. Learn how to use elements of design to enhance your figure’s presentation and reflect your own style. Detailed instructions and illustrations, plus Susanna’s insightful tips accompany each phase of the process. Susanna shares her knowledge, then gives you the courage to experiment, expand, and create new techniques of your own!
Anatomy of a Doll
“At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written.” —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisher Master dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth dolls are included for you to create any type of cloth doll imaginable. Many methods of doll construction are covered so that beginning and professional dollmakers have a handy answer book. Beginners will find the book a practical guide that examines techniques for making all kinds of dolls. The...
Creative Cloth Doll Collection
This book is a compilation of the first four of Patti Medaris Culea's bestselling books: Creative Cloth Doll Making, Creative Cloth Doll Faces, Creative Cloth Doll Couture, and Creative Cloth Doll Beading. This comprehensive book guides readers through all the basics of creating cloth figures, with step-by-step fully illustrated instruction. Readers get complete patterns to create several styles of dolls, many with interchangeable parts. The book provides methods for creating beautiful faces, hair, garments, clothing, and supplies instruction in a wide variety of surface design techniques including dyeing, painting, stamping, beading, applique, hand and machine embroidery, image transfers, using Tyvek, and more. For further inspiration, the book also includes a gallery of doll designs by other leading doll artists, all made using the patterns from the book.
Free Stuff for Sewing Fanatics on the Internet
Just as a stitch in time saves nine, consulting this handy guide will save sewers time and money by directing them to numerous Web sites offering free advice fabric embellishment, hat-making, sewing for kids and pets, and more.
Crafting Cloth Dolls
Crafting Cloth Dolls features complete, step-by-step instructions for 10 exquisite fabric dolls. Patterns spotlight designs by top artists, including Barbara Chapman, Elise Peeples, and Brenda Gehl, and talented newcomers such as Annie Moon. Everything you need to know to create original dolls is here--how to form the body, paint the face, make and style hair, and costume the doll. With glorious full-color photographs of 100 dolls and detailed color drawings throughout, these pages are bursting with creative inspiration for both beginning and experienced dollmakers. Lesson planning and resource lists are included.
A Crafter's Book of Angels
Ranging from the traditional and romantic to the wacky and whimsical, a variety of angels graces clothes, jewelry, wreaths and swags, and decorations for the home. Created by 49 talented designers, the projects in this beautifully illustrated full-color book use many different techniques and materials, including quilting, embroidery, polymer clay, salt dough, woodworking, papier-mëch}, paper cutting, stained glass, batik, tin and wire, and florals and naturals. The designers "see" angels that vary in gender, ethnicity, age, and every possible aspect of physical appearance. This diversity of style, materials, and technique makes this an appealing book you'll enjoy using for years to come. Detailed instructions. Photos.
Internet Family Fun
This easy-to-use book untangles the Web and guides the reader to the sites with the most fun and best entertainment for families. Informal, accessible, and upbeat, "Internet Family Fun" is a great introduction to the 'Net and its potential uses. Illustrations.
