I have been making dolls since 2009, and every year I try to complicate the process. This results in completely new doll types that takes me at least two months (modelling, casting, processing, backing, painting, sewing a garment...). But this time I decided to just relax and simplify the process. In the end, a doll was born in one night. I offer to follow the process and try it :)
Every doll passes through the following steps:
- Modelling.
- Creation of the body frame.
- Clothing.
- Hair.
- Painting.
- Accessories.
Modelling
You need:
- Sculpey.
- Foil.
- Stacks (tools for modelling).
- Art knife.
- Rectangular brush (synthetic).
- Water.
Start with the head:
Make the eyes:
The ears:
Make a cut at the top of the head and a hollow for the neck:
Make the shoulders:
Now the hands:
Remember about the joints:
The shoes:
Bake the parts:
After baking, let all parts cool down. Remove the foil from the chest and process its inner part.
Creating a body frame
Make a sketch. Mine is in cm.
You need:
1) Floral wire 1mm
2) Pliers
3) Ruler
Thus, you get four elements:
Add new joints:
Add the baked details:
And wrap with Sculpey:
To make the body, you need:
- Wire.
- Glue.
- Disposable fleece wipes (it's like wet wipes, but without moisture and are sold in rolls).
- Scissors.
Join the head and the shoulders:
Join the head and neck of the doll, with the help of such tools:
- Hat elastic.
- Wooden stick for coffee.
Paint the shoes:
And glue the body to the shoulders:
Clothing
Select fabrics:
Wrap the legs:
Stitch the skirt:
Then proceed to decoration, take:
- Thin cotton lace.
- Half bead ribbon.
- Silk ribbons.
Sew the lace to the top:
Decorate the shoulders and the shoes, add the half bead ribbon:
Hair
Take:
- Goat red wool.
- Moment Glue.
- Scissors.
When all strands are glued, gently comb the hair:
Painting
Use:
- Acrylic paints.
- Thin and thick brushes.
- A glass of water.
Paint the eyes the following way:
- The whites of the eyes.
- Brown irises.
- Black pupils.
- White glare.
The eyebrows:
The lips and rouge:
Accessories
Glue the eyelashes...
Take:
- Ribbon.
- Transparent nail polish.
- Pins.
- Scissors.
The hairdo:
A beautiful hairpin:
And some ribbons to finish the look:
Thank you for your attention!
Yours,
Olga