Artdolls

Artdolls
Author: Jack Johnston
Publisher: Portfolio Press (NY)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780942620672

In his fourth book, award-winning artist Jack Johnston, a leading doll making instructor, shares his techniques and tools with beginning and advanced doll makers. Jack guides you from the very first step of formulating a list of tools, supplies and materials through the basic rules of anatomy all the way to the final stages of displaying and promoting your finished creations. Step-by-step photographs illustrate his detailed instructions, and the gallery section featuring over 30 of Jack's own dolls are a special bonus. Sprinkled with common-sense advice as well as inspiring anecdotes, this book brings doll sculpting within everyone's reach. It is a must for any doll makers' library.

Enchanting Art Dolls and Soft Sculptures

Enchanting Art Dolls and Soft Sculptures
Author: Marina Druker
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1607055295

Every doll deserves to be unique Discover the joy of making one-of-a-kind art dolls from head to toe. Learn how to build wire armatures, find out how easy it is to work with air-dry clays, and also add charming fabric sculptures to your doll-making repertoire.

The Healing Doll Way

The Healing Doll Way
Author: Barb Kobe
Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2018
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780986261800

In The Healing Doll Way, Barb Kobe shares stories and images from her transformative experience becoming a healing doll artist, as well as those of many of her students and peers. The book also guides you through the process of making healing dolls for yourself. The act of making a doll can take you through a process of imagination, recovery, and growth. You do not need to be an expert at dollmaking-or artmaking, for that matter-to experience the power of this kind of work. This dollmaking process invites and encourages you to explore a range of perceptions and emotions, and in doing so, reach a deeper level of understanding and acceptance of yourself.

Art Dolls

Art Dolls
Author: Sarah Lawrence
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2009-05-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1781260133

Twenty great designs, and twenty fabulous alternatives. Easy and fun to make.

Beyond Paper Dolls

Beyond Paper Dolls
Author: Lynne Perrella
Publisher: Stampington & Company
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2006
Genre: Collage
ISBN: 9780971729681

With nostalgic glances to the past and visionary gazes into the future, Lynne Perrella and the contributing artists follow inspiration rather than tradition to present dolls that are charismatic, colorful and full of surprises. Technique related details are provided in each chapter's details dossier, where we are invited to go behind the scenes, into the artists studios. Take an up close and personal look to get the inside story on how the artists used paper and other exciting mediums to create their dolls. Artists include Nina Bagley, Lesley Riley, Judi Riesch, Lynn Whipple, Teesha Moore, Karen Michel, Jane Cather, Akira Blount, Laurel Hall and Maria Moya who expolore the human form to create paper personas that are expressive, innovative and insightful.

Making American Folk Art Dolls

Making American Folk Art Dolls
Author: Gini Rogowski
Publisher:
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1975-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780801961236

Provides instructions for making an extensive variety of small dolls using materials ranging from corn husks to clothespins, from bread dough to dried fruits, and from eggshells to rawhide

500 Pendants & Lockets

500 Pendants & Lockets
Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2008
Genre: Dollmaking
ISBN: 9781579908676

Includes pieces crafted from diverse materials and techniques (including forging, casting, forming, and stone setting).

How to Make Voodoo Dolls

How to Make Voodoo Dolls
Author: Beth Rumbo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1631584189

A fantastically fun handbook for making DIY voodoo dolls: craft with yarn, embroidery floss, pipe cleaners, fabric paint, and more! This unofficial guide to creating fun voodoo string dolls is the first of its kind in offering step-by-step directions for making these fun and funky charms. Great for kids and adults, these easy-to-make dolls will entertain you for hours with their quirky looks and personalities. How to Make Voodoo Dolls has tons of photographs to lead you through the process of creating these cute, kooky characters, but will also prime your imagination as you start on the way to making your own creations. Learn how to make your favorite ghoulish creatures such as: Skeleton Frankenstein Werewolf Dracula And more! Just be careful sticking those pins as a final touch!