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Introduction to Making Cloth Dolls

Author: Jan Horrox

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844484584

General how-to instructions follow, emphasizing the actual crafting of two different types of hands and faces, well illustrated with color photographs. Tips, some helpful, some not-so, are scattered throughout in shaded boxes, ranging from a reminder to craft both right and left feet to the steps of sewing the ladder stitch. Then the dolls debut, each with a second variation.

How to Make Cloth Dolls

Author: Horrox

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2020

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1781267308

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Making Fantasy Cloth Dolls

Author: Jan Horrox

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2013-07-18

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1781267405

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Building on the success of Jan Horrox's previous book, Introduction to Making Cloth Dolls, Jan's new book focuses on her exquisite fantasy dolls, including beautiful fairies, amazing mermaids, an enigmatic witch and a steampunk doll with attitude. These magical dolls are full of character and are amazingly easy to achieve with the help of this practical book. Step-by-step instructions are provided for all the basic techniques, including how to make the bodies, heads, arms, legs, hands and feet; how to make the hair; and how to needlesculpt and paint the exquisite faces to really bring your character to life. There are instructions for making webbed fingers, delicate fairy wings as well as a mermaid's tail, and there are three easy-to-follow projects to put all your newly acquired skills into practice. Jan encourages the reader to use their imagination and create dolls of their own, and the alternative designs that accompany each project show how easily this can be done simply by changing the faces, colours, fabrics and embellishments used.

Cloth Doll Artistry

Author: Barbara Willis

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2011-02-09

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1616735384

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In this unique and beautiful book, beloved doll-designer Barbara Willis guides readers through various approaches to doll design and basic and advanced construction techniques. Through the creation of three complete step-by-step projects, readers will develop color boards, learn to use vintage images, create both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional cloth dolls, learn sophisticated costuming techniques, and gain knowledge of elaborate soft sculpting. A gallery shares the inspirational work of several well-known doll artists who have created their own versions of each project. Complete patterns and templates are included.

Cloth Dolls

Author: Miriam Gourley

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Clear off your table, and get ready to play! Here is the most exciting book ever written for making cloth dolls - uncomplicated rag dolls a child can make, sophisticated dolls which will challenge experienced dollmakers, and everything in between. Well-known dollmakers share their secrets. Techniques, tools and materials are explained.

Cloth Dolls

Author: Brenda Brightmore

Publisher:

Published: 2005-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781870586528

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This book brings together a range of Brenda's dolls complete with patterns and numerous step-by-step line drawings. Every process is shown in detail from cutting patterns to painting faces. Her experience in adult education ensures that even absolute beginners will be able to create their own special 'Brenda Brightmore' dolls.

Creative Cloth Doll Making

Author: Patti Medaris Culea

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781564969422

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A guide to dollmaking covers the basic techniques, working with embellishments, creating faces, and making the body, and includes three doll patterns with interchangeable parts.

Cloth Doll Workshop

Author: elinor peace bailey

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1610594037

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Three leading dolls artists share doll-making techniques, as well as step-by-step instructions to creating beautiful dolls of your own. Patti Culea, elinor peace bailey, and Barbara Willis are three of the leading doll artists and teachers in the country. They are also friends. Each of these artists has her own distinct approach to the design and development of a cloth figure. In this book, each artist’s process will come alive through their choice of fabrics, sketches, simple patterns, and skill-building variations. The book is oriented toward beginning doll makers but offers unique variations and embellishments to please even more experienced doll designers. Two introductory chapters cover basic materials and techniques. Each artist’s chapter includes step-by-step illustrations, instructions, and patterns to make a complete doll, plus variations that create completely new figures. Readers are treated to full color photography and a look inside of each artist’s workspace. A gallery of additional creations by each artist, along with commentary on each work completes the collection. This is a must-have book for any aspiring or experienced doll making.

The Making of a Rag Doll

Author: Jess Brown

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 1452130183

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Designer Jess Brown is known for her irresistible, starry-eyed rag dolls. In this inspiring book, Brown shares a custom pattern and simple instructions to sew, personalize, and accessorize your own rag doll. Illustrating the story behind these dolls, the book places emphasis on natural materials, vintage fabrics, beautiful notions, and quality craftsmanship. Make the dolls for the children—of all ages—in your life to love now and cherish for decades. After making the doll, follow Brown's patterns for darling accessories such as an apron, overcoat, and knickers.

The Complete Book of Dollmaking

Author: Pamela Peake

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780823007738

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Provides information for making all types of dolls, including techniques for drawing and coloring faces, styling the hair, dressmaking, and tips on what type of equipment to use