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doll58maker
True Blue Farmgirl
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TX
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 Posted - Oct 07 2011 : 09:37:20 AM
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Is anyone interested in a thread for doll makers? Cloth, Paperclay, Polymer Clay, whatever kind you make? Newbies, OldTimers, everybody in between. I would be interested in sharing ideas, photos, etc. if there is enough interest.
Thanks, Glenda
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2011 : 09:50:02 AM
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Hi Glenda,
I would love this. I love to make dolls of all kinds, especially cloth and polymer clay. I also took porcelain doll making classes a few years ago and I would love to get back into that. I keep hoping that the classes will be available again. It was fun and the dolls came out beautiful.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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J.F. Brown
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Jamie
Beaverton
OR
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2011 : 11:19:03 AM
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| I love to make Waldorf-style dolls! I made a bunch for my kids when they were small, and a few years ago made a couple for a woman who posted on Craig'slist. Theyare so much fun to do! |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 05:23:19 AM
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Hi Glenda, I think it would be great to share our ideas and pictures of some of the dolls we make. I enjoy seeing what other dollmakers are doing and finding out how long they have been making dolls, etc.
Nancy
Farmgirl Sister #2301
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 06:21:03 AM
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My grandma and aunt use to make dolls. I've always wanted to learn how to make a doll. My aunt did the crochet type dolls and my grandma made the whole doll out of fabric. What would be an easy first doll to make? Doll making how fun!
Seize The Day!
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 07:25:40 AM
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My mother was a doll doctor. She also made a few dolls with cloth bodies and ceramic heads, arms and legs.
My own foray into doll making has been this primitive doll. They are made from scraps of fabric, and I love making them.
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 07:55:31 AM
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what is a waldorf doll?
i learned how to make cornhusk dolls-not the elaborate prettys but the functional-they are fun and i also have dabbled in some very basic rag dolls....
i have a large doll who needs a doctor to put her head back on!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 08:12:46 AM
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What are turning tubes?
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I cannot master those things that I have not tried.
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 08:19:10 AM
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They are tools to turn skinny doll arms and legs out side right after you sew it.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 09:07:22 AM
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My partner uses a bodkin for turning or pulling ribbons through. She bought it at Joann's for less than $3. I don't know if it would work for turning right side out, but it might be worth a try.
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doll58maker
True Blue Farmgirl
2259 Posts
G
TX
USA
2259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 09:24:17 AM
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Hi, girlfriends, wow, this is a great start--I don't consider myself a newbie, nor an expert dollmaker, I just love to do it. I've never sold (or even offered for sale) a doll, I just fell into it somehow through sewing, then found a book on polymer clay, found Jack Johnston (artdolls.com) online, and went from there. I don't know what a Waldorf dolls is, either, Jamie--
please share that with us. Dorinda, there are some good books, patterns, and Cds out there for dollmaking. A good first book for cloth dollmaking is "Creative Cloth Doll Making" by Patti Medaris Culea. I've found Amazon usually has used copies for a few dollars. Or just go online or to a quilt store and buy a pattern and jump in. It's possible that you can go online to dollmakersjourney.com and get a free pattern. If you are interested in paperclay dolls, I think Richard McKinley was the best, he has passed but his books/techniques might still be out there. There are two good national teachers for sculpting with polymer clay, Jack Johnston and Mark Dennis, and I'm guessing there are local teachers in every state who probably teach their techniques. But the best CD tutorials I've found are Richard and Jody Creager - I think they work with Sculpy. I think they have a website. Also, it seems like YouTube has short tutorials on just about anything and everything these days. Dollmaking is addictive and all consuming - I have been so frustrated that I've not been able to spend time with it so I am looking forward to winter when there is no yard work, and long dreary days that are perfect for staying in the sewing room.
If you really get hooked and want to take it further, there are state and national doll guilds to join. I am a member of the one in Austin but now am too far away to attend the meetings usually. One of the members there put together a seminar this year called All Dolls Are Art, and I absolutely believe that. She has a free tutorial on her blog or website and when I can think of the name I will post it for you.
So, no matter what kind of dolls you make, lets share what we are doing and have some fun. Oh, and go to Adele Sciortino's website and see if you like her style. She puts out a free quarterly newsletter that is full of lots of good info, along with free patterns. I will be happy to share all the info I have collected but there's a lot I don't know and would love to have your ideas, your stories about how your dolls are coming along, especially when you get to that point where they start speaking to you and telling you who they are. Have you experienced that? And, of course, pictures if you want to share. It is always so much more fun to connect with others with the same interests, I tend to become unmotivated when I don't have anyone to share with. So....lets have some creative fun with this. Im so anxious to hear what everybody has to say.
Hugs to all,
glenda
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
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doll58maker
True Blue Farmgirl
2259 Posts
G
TX
USA
2259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 09:30:38 AM
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Trish, that was a good link - thank you. Even a pattern at the end. Since I'm new to Mary Jane's Farm, I know there is a lot I have missed in back issue magazines and newsletters.
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
(I can't remember who said it :) |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 10:31:29 AM
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Frannie is a super awesome wonder woman. New ladies need to see Fran from Texas' bunnies. Oh my goodness. That is one purchase in life I regret not making.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 10:39:40 AM
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just a quick note, the other day I went to pickup our chinese food and picked up a set of their wooden chop sticks. they are round and they have been perfect for turning the tubes on my bag handles and other things..and they were free..
I didn't know what a Waldorf doll was either but here is a link that shows them...they are so cute...http://www.bellalunatoys.com/waldorf-dolls.html?gclid=COCxvL7Q2asCFcTD7Qod9X43SA
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 5:24:30 PM
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Chopsticks would be a great way to turn the arms and legs. And free is always a good price.
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 08:51:35 AM
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| this is good ! I make rag dolls and doll clothes. Love old dolls and would like to learn how to restore old ones and also make a china head doll with the cloth body |
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 09:08:43 AM
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Hey Patricia, I should put you in touch with my mother. She is retired, but she could probably show you a few things about restoring old dolls. And she lives in Ohio.
If you're interested, email me.
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doll58maker
True Blue Farmgirl
2259 Posts
G
TX
USA
2259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 09:23:29 AM
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Well, I have tried twice to write a post and somehow I keep losing it--don't know what is going on here except we have a lot of rain in the area (finally!!) and it's interfering with TV and Internet.
I tried to upload a doll that I have made but couldn't do it. I did go to the link and see the Waldorf doll--too cute!!! love it. I also went to YouTube to see what they do and there is a lot of info there. I watched one on making a cornhusk doll and it was cute, fun, and another way to recycle besides the compost!! I will try that with my little grandson. he loves to do arts and crafts with me. I need to learn how to restore dolls too, as I have my daughter's Madame Alexander dolls that are in bad shape. Maybe a doll restorer will join this thread..
I think I will make myself post my progress on the doll I am trying to do, so it will force me to stay with it. I seem to be suffering from ADD these days, start one thing and drift off on 6 more things without finishing what I started.
Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 10:55:21 AM
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I love to make those cute country dolls completely from fabric and by hand.I have some photo's on my blog somewhere.
At the moment I'm making a christmas doll with a garland of hearts on her hands.
http://thymeandlavender.blogspot.com
www.wolshopmonique.nl |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 12:26:42 PM
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Monique- I would love to see some of your country dolls. I make country dolls and some more modern dolls that I design myself. I think it would be nice if we could post some of the ones we have made. I have never made a dolls by hand without using a sewing machine and I've never made a corn husk doll. I would like to do that. I have purchased a coulple of cornhusk dolls. Has anyone ever made a topsy-turvy doll?
Hugs,
Nancy
Live everyday to the fullest
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misspittypat
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
lila
osceola
mo
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 7:46:38 PM
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Hey peeps; my Mom and I have been making dolls for over 30 years. We used to do craft shows/flea markets etc. for years-- now we don't becuz my Mom is very frail and fragile-- and its not the same without her. We started out making Cabbage Patch Dolls; then Little House on the Prairie dolls and raggedy ann/andies. I love the primitive doll look; here some ideas and thoughts for my sisters--
1. Check out www.blackclothdolls.com it shows a lot of great ideas and discusses the popularity and the reason the black dolls were made prior to the Civil War. Love it....
2. Check out the defintion of Waldorf dolls (or Steiner dolls) on wikipedia their original design was to allow the freedom and creativity to feel good about themselves. There are several blogs out there that discuss how to make them.
3. Check out NorthDixie blog -- she makes dolls speficially Izannah Walker dolls.
4. Check out "Prims" magazine for great ideas and inspiration
5. Chop sticks are great stuff it tools!
6. Also check out Edyth O'Neill blog -- Red Cape Blog
Just email me @ misspittypat51@yahoo.com and I can probably answer or help you with your doll making.
I love making dolls and currently I am working on designing a "santos" birdcage doll.
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2011 : 04:45:06 AM
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Thanks Lila, your ideas and thoughts are very helpful. It must have been wonderful having your mother work with you on the dolls all those years. I am going to look up those places. I am interested in the history especially of the black dolls.
Nancy |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2011 : 05:04:08 AM
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| pinokeeo, very interested ! sending you an email |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2011 : 06:00:14 AM
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Thanks, Lila.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2011 : 06:52:05 AM
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monique-PLEASE post a pic or two of the CHristmas doll-even if she is "in progress" !
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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