I make one-of-a-kind dolls. My specialization is Krampus dolls, ugly children and vegetation.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
handsculpted big nose fairy 04
Here is an update regarding Octavia Delarue. Her head is now attached to a cloth body. I glue a 3/8" wooden dowel into the head and then insert it into the cloth body. When I am satisfied with the angle and position, I smear glue on the dowel and then sew the cloth body neck opening closed. Then it's time to add a 1/4" layer of paperclay around the dowel. Then I place the doll in an 170 degree oven for about two hours. This drys out the clay and secures the head in place so I can continue to sculpt.
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Hi Melissa...I finally decided to have a go at paperclay over cloth...and knew where to come for a look anyway...but, I have not idea where to begin...so... I have been tentatively putting some paperclay on an old cloth head today.
I see that you do several layers..so I'll be putting on a bit more tomorrow... to see what I can come up with. I didn't bother with anything for eyes ...seeing as I knew this would just be an experiment. I must continue looking at all of your entries...to see what knowledge I can glean...
It looks like you use fairly large pieces of clay for the hair... although I am not sure how that works..yet.... I might have to pick you brain a bit some day... I'll be back for sure looking...
let me finish by saying I went backwards through all the entries...and must say a belated congrats on your little one.... she is pretty sweet....
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