Here is a new doll that is not wearing any clothes. I have antiqued her second skin of cotton sateen. She has also been painted and stained to give the appearance of age, Not really, really old, but with some wear. this girl is 22" Tall and is made in the style of Izannah Walker with the head being made in the pressed cloth method in a mold. Layers of silk, cotton and paste are pressed into the mold and dried. the two halves, front and back are then stitched or glued together, stuffed with cotton, and mounted on a body of premium muslin ( Drill ), which is very heavy and durable. There is a wood dowel that runs from the inside top of head down into the botton of the torso to insure the doll does not nod or droop. the ears are of made of cotton and are stuffed, stitched and attached onto doll's head. Arms and legs are made of fine medium muslin, stuffed with cotton and painted in oil. the hands are individually stitched and the thumbs are made using muslin, stuffed and then sewed onto the hands. the feet are barefoot. the toes are hand stitched.
Oh Martha, she is so adorable with that little mouth and pensive eyes. I really like her alot!
ReplyDeleteMartha, I really like what you have done with this little girl. I know you will have fun dressing this pretty one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary and Judy. she is a happy one. always smiling. I think she will be very nice dressed up in good clothes.
ReplyDeleteOh Martha, She is so sweet. Not over aged but, she looks old and cared for. I love your tag, I think it's important to have something like that, so that your work is recognized! Her hands and feet are adorable! You do such pretty work, I know she is very well made too.
ReplyDeleteWow Martha, You captured the look of an antique doll! She has lovely facial detail. Her second skin has a wrinkled time worn appeal, very well done. Your dolls just keep getting better and better. I agree, I like the tag, is it fabric?
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Thank you everyone. the tag is fabric. It is in a kit with printable fabric from Avery for Ink jet printers. You can get it at office max or anyone of the computer type stores.
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