Designing The Doll

Author : Susanna Oroyan
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1607053748
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Designing the Doll written by Susanna Oroyan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Anatomy of a Doll “gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way” (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!). Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of “imaginative engineering” with a collection of design directions and technical processes that will help your ideas translate into reality. Expands on concepts presented in Anatomy of a Doll and Fantastic Figures. Covers a wide variety of construction methods, such as applications of wire armature in body construction, general concepts of mold making, sculpture mechanics, in-depth discussion of jointed figures, and methods of assembling your doll. More than 250 full-color photos of dolls from 130 of the world’s top doll artists. Over 200 detailed illustrations. Explains elements of design, such as focal point, scale, harmony, style, and the use of color, texture, and pattern. Learn techniques of proportion for working with the human figure. An excellent technical resource and reference book that will teach you how to develop ideas, then construct advanced art figures or dolls. “The doll world has only just recovered from the excitement of having Anatomy of a Doll which showed us what was possible. Now we can learn to get it with this new effort, the fabulous Designing the Doll. Thank you, Susanna, where would we be without you?” —Elinor Peace Bailey, author of Storytelling with Dolls “Demystifies the creation of dolls by offering techniques, basic construction and some very good thoughts on design . . . Filled with diagrams and color photos of dolls from some of the top contemporary doll-makers, inspiration is on every page.” —Polymer Clay

Author : Barbara Willis
Publisher : Quarry Books
ISBN 13 : 1616735384
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cloth Doll Artistry written by Barbara Willis and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Erin Hentzel
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1644030896
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doll Studio Boutique written by Erin Hentzel and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew darling dresses, tops, bottoms, and accessories for 14” dolls Craft a closet full of the exact looks you love... in miniature! Delight the doll lover in your life when you learn to stitch 7 basic garments and 46 variations, sure to inspire for creative play. These simple yet stylish patterns are drafted specifically for 14 1/2'' dolls, though most will fit a variety of brands in the 14'' to 15'' range. From vintage party dresses to cozy pajamas, raglan tops, and summer shorts, these tiny garments satisfy each season and special occasion. No matter your skill level, you'll love these quick-to-sew garments and more advanced projects, many of which can be made from a single fat-quarter. Skirts, tops, totes, dresses, pajamas and more! Sew sweet separates for the 14” doll lover in your life Beginners and proficient sewists can grow their skills while customizing doll attire Most items can be sewn with a single fat quarter, favorite fabric bits, and trims

Author : Shelly Down
Publisher : David & Charles
ISBN 13 : 1446370992
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Felt Doll written by Shelly Down and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hand-sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from the Gingermelon Dolls designer. The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls—and more than forty accompanying accessories—using the most basic of materials and skills. With just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightful doll pattern and then discover eleven imaginative variations on the design—from a mermaid to a witch, from a princess to a superhero, and from a ballerina to a bride—guaranteed to delight little girls everywhere. With no hems to sew and all the stitching done by hand, My Felt Doll makes a great entry point to sewing dolls for beginners and even children. Full-size templates make life easy—trace straight from the page with no need to enlarge. “Totally lovely . . . The instructions are clear and Shelly’s hand-drawn illustrations for each step are a perfect accompaniment . . . This is one of those instances in which buying a book is really worthwhile.” —While She Naps “Great for absolute beginners with no sewing experience . . . Also, a great addition to an experienced plushie maker . . . as the details and color palette will surely inspire you in your next customization.” —Noisybeak “The cutest book . . . Since the dolls are entirely handsewn out of wool felt, they take a little extra time, but the end results were so cute!” —Clover & Violet

Author : Susanna Oroyan
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1607050293
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Anatomy of a Doll written by Susanna Oroyan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written.” —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisher Master dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth dolls are included for you to create any type of cloth doll imaginable. Many methods of doll construction are covered so that beginning and professional dollmakers have a handy answer book. Beginners will find the book a practical guide that examines techniques for making all kinds of dolls. The more experienced dollmaker will discover an abundance of new ideas and techniques never before found in one book. Anatomy of a Doll shows you everything from bending wire to cutting cloth, which will allow you to create your own original dolls! “[Enjoy] this book as a peerless museum guide, as a user’s manual of the inventive hand and mind, and as a parable of science.” —Scientific American “It’s finally happened—the cloth doll book that says it all! Thank you Susanna—the table is set, the banquet is prepared!” —Elinor Peace Bailey, author of Storytelling with Dolls “Here is all the information you need—written in Susie’s friendly, casual style.” —Cary Raesner, editor of Doll World

Author : Hildegard Günzel
Publisher : Hobby House PressInc
ISBN 13 : 9780875883397
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creating Original Porcelain Dolls written by Hildegard Günzel and published by Hobby House PressInc. This book was released on 1988 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Patti Medaris Culea
Publisher : Quarry
ISBN 13 : 9781592533114
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Cloth Doll Beading written by Patti Medaris Culea and published by Quarry. This book was released on 2007 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to embellishing dolls with beads Beading, one of the oldest forms of craft, is also a hot new trend and being used in new applications. Beadwork, which has typically been used in fashion, home decoration, and jewelry, is reaching for new horizons and showing up on quilts, journals, knits, crochet, and fiber arts of all kinds. In this book, author Patti Medaris Culea and beading experts Anne Hesse and Laura McCabe illustrate new ways of using various bead techniques to embellish the cloth doll. Sections include the basics of beadwork, beaded flowers for her hair, bead embroidered faces, starbursts (using crystals to enhance the figure), and wings and things (creating wings, crowns, and shoes with beads). Each chapter presents a different type of beading application in detail, with full instructions. Techniques are highlighted with step-by-step photos. A gallery of interpretations of the same pattern by leading artists is included for further inspiration.

Author : Jan Horrox
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781267405
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Fantasy Cloth Dolls written by Jan Horrox and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Pamela Peake
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780823007738
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Dollmaking written by Pamela Peake and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Rob Merrett
Publisher : CICO Books
ISBN 13 : 9781908862655
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Make Your Own Soft Toys written by Rob Merrett and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wonderful collection of handmade toys will delight children both young and old. The 25 projects, designed by expert craftsman Rob Merrett, take their inspiration from traditional playthings, including dolls, animals, and more. Begin with Baby’s First Soft Toy—delightful gifts for newborns designed in soft colors and gentle prints. Nursery Novelties is next, with easy patchwork and appliqué embellishments, followed by Activity Toys, where clever designs will stimulate young children’s minds. Creature Comforts has adorable animals that are perfect for little ones in a range of pretty fabrics. Finally, Divine Dollies is packed with trendy, vintage-looking rag dolls that you will love to make. Rob also develops the concept of “Kids Forever,” where designs should appeal not just to children, but also to adults who will appreciate his stylish, retro approach. Each toy comes with clear, step-by-step text and beautiful photography and artworks that will guide even a novice stitcher, helping them to produce gorgeous gifts with a charming, handcrafted feel.