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the top three things to make ooak dolls

From all dry clays I tried, this is the best one so far. I’m using it for almost a year now and I actually see the improvement in my work. Especially in faces, with this clay I’m able to sculpt the tiniest details thoroughly. Delicate elements like eyes, lips or nose, which aren’t bigger than a centimetre in my dolls, sculpts with ease. If you’re a doll artist and you never tried this clay before, I strongly recommend you to do so. It may change your work, like it did mine.

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hands are shown with the words learning doll making on your own

I've started to create art dolls in 2013. Even though I had I wonderful chance to study set design & puppet theatre in Vilnius art academy, art dolls were a whole different deal. Everything, from sculpting to painting, I had to learn by myself. And I'm not saying this to brag, I'm sharing th

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a hand holding a doll with flowers in it and the words painting doll faces tips & tricks

After sculpting the doll face you’re happy with, there’s another hurdle to overcome - bringing it to life with painting. I see some doll makers and students of mine struggle with this. Painting could make your sculpture look livelier, more realistic. So how to achieve that? Today I want to share som

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the words how to use air dry clay to sculpt dolls on top of pictures

I have been sculpting dolls with air-dry clay for years now. It is my favorite medium to sculpt fine details and create intricate characters. But I know some people have reservations about air-dry clay. Will it be strong enough? Can I resume sculpting after my sculpture has dried? There are so many

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a doll sitting on top of a pillow with the words what goes into making an art doll

Doll making is such an incredible craft where so many different skills and art forms meet to become something extraordinary. It’s definitely a highlight of my path as a doll artist, that I get to sculpt, paint, design costumes and create characters in one object! Some of this work can be invisible f

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a hand holding a needle with a doll attached to it, and an image of a dummy

Make your own unique doll with our easy-to-follow guideWho doesn't love dolls? They're fun to play with and they come in a million different varieties. If you want to have your own personal doll, why not make one yourself out of clay? This...

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several pictures of different objects that are in the process of being put into plastic bags

I've been attempting to create my own BJD for a couple of months, not quite sure what she would look like but my friend Zun convinced me to give it a shot... It's far from being perfect of course but I'm working on it ^^ Thanks for passing by !

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two dolls with the words how to get better at sculpting art dolls

Over the years of making dolls and sharing my experience, I got quite a few questions asking how to get better at sculpting dolls. Most of those people are dreaming about making this hobby into a paid job eventually. Without stating the obvious, I’ll list what helped me get better at sculpting art d

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a woman's hand holding a doll with the words 3 steps to help you create awesome dolls

There are a lot of imperceptible steps in the doll making process. Some of them are pretty simple, like finding the right materials, but others could take an extremely long time. Nevertheless, this invisible work is just as much important as your dolls face-up or detailed costume. Today I’m gonna ta

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someone is sewing something with the words making costumes for your dolls on top of it

Making costumes is one of my favorite parts of doll making. Seeing how the doll comes alive with the right garment is incredibly rewarding. When I have an idea for a particular doll, it’s the costume that reveals the concept for the viewer. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps I take to

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a doll with blue hair wearing a red dress and text that reads embroidery for art dolls

Detailing and embellishing costumes is one of my favourite parts of creating dolls. I could sit for hours and embroider tiny ornaments, attach beads and sparkly elements to the dapper dresses. Embroidery can elevate your creations to the next level since you’re creating one-of-a-kind garments for your dolls. Sure, you can purchase pre-embroidered fabrics but nothing enhances the doll as custom embellishments made just for that particular creation. So today I want to talk about my…

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