I put modge podge all over the head in a effort to get a better skin. Besides being a sealant, modge podge can be built into a sanded finish.
Here is the end result.......she is pictured with out varnish at this point. But wait! I need to show the eyes......
I have a few cloth doll patterns that call for the fabric to be pulled down over the eyeball itself and I thought I might try this. Sure looks differently than the picture from before this one, looks as if she's undergoing a eye lift! Anyway, she isn't the old fashioned looking doll of the 1800 that I had in mind for a target, she is more of a modern lady. I trudged on, Madame loves her. Maybe I'll give it to her.
Before my legs and arms were completely dried I pinched and pleated the paper mache that ran down the length of the limbs, it narrowed them up to a more appropriate size. I knew I needed to do a second coat of newspaper so the pleat wouldn't be noticed. I cut cardboard soles for the bottom of the shoes.
They didn't turn out too bad. I want to mention that the hands are cupped because I didn't feel skilled enough with the media to make fingers. It works and has been used on many rare dolls.
All varnished and painted. I still think she has a bad case of baggy skin.
I included the last picture because I found it funny that I couldn't tell right from left, and at this point I'm stitching them on! See my string? I had shaped them to be a left and right but once I painted them, it changed the perspective dramatically!
Oh well, on to the torso and clothing. C & G Design
5 comments:
This is amazing. She is lovely, has great legs! Her face has character. Can't wait to see her finsihed. Does she have a name yet? My sister Tracey at At Home On The Ridge, has a bunch of old hankies, and dosen't know what to do with them. Any ideas ladies? Have a wonderful Day! Hugs, Kathleen
I am really enjoying following you on this project Dawn. She looks wonderful!
This is so interesting Dawn! While living in Germany, we went to many Fasching (Carnival, Mardi Graus) parades. I think the huge masks they had on were of this material. Really neat to see it created Step by Step... Great job! I am anxious to see the entire dollie with body….
Kathleen, I remember someone in the Boutique I worked at making Angels from hankies. No idea how but maybe you can investigate that one. I do believe I saw some dolls made from hankies while in Savannah Georgia touring old houses. They would make dolls for the children to play with while in church to keep them quiet. I believe that was the story....
I think she is wonderful Dawn. Not bad at all for a first try. Can't wait till we see the finished beauty.
I have heard the same story about the hankies Skeeter so maybe it could be goggled under hankie dolls. Worth a try.
Hi guys,
Kathleen, thanks for the compliment, I call her penny for the cost of her!
The story of the doll was posted here, maybe under doll identity. The other thing that is pretty with old hankies is a valance. Tack corners together in a row, fold at the corners (lengthwise) and make a pocket for the curtain (running down the center) rod. The finished valance will hang like a flag banner, it's really cute.
Thanks Tina, Skeeter and mom, I think she is ok but not what I wanted. Remember that I made myself a resolution to finish things? Yep, still trudging. Two more post on her so you won't see the end until Thurs. Off to do Ann's for Wed.
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