Creating & Crafting Dolls

Eloise Piper

ISBN 10: 0801985242 / ISBN 13: 9780801985249

About this Item

Creating & Crafting Dolls published by Chilton Book Co, Radnor, PA, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Paperback. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 113 Pgs. ISBN 0801985242. LCCN 93-45404. By Eloise Piper & Mary Dilligan. Patterns, techniques, and inspiration for making cloth dolls. Beginning with patterns for simple cloth bodies in 3 sizes (12'', 5-1/2'', and 3-1/2''), the authors show you how to: Sew dolls from your favorite fabrics or create them from purchased blank bodies; Apply skin tones with dyes and stains; Paint or embroider expressive faces with features in pleasing proportions; Make a variety of hair styles using yarns, notions, fabrics, and pens; and Assemble wardrobes by combining the book's many patterns and techniques. Whatever your experience, you will be able to create and craft a doll with its own special magic. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 14570.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating & Crafting Dolls
• ISBN 10: 0801985242
• ISBN 13: 9780801985249
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Printing: 1st printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Book by Piper, Eloise, Dilligan, Mary

Review

A good basic introduction to the fundamentals of dollmaking, Creating & Crafting Dolls explains how to sew dolls from your own fabrics or make them from purchased blank bodies. Beginners and novices will learn how to utilize two easy patterns to construct simple but charming doll bodies, and how to adorn them with a variety of hairstyles, facial features, clothing, and accessories. (A number of patterns are included for the clothing and accessories.) Though a bit plain-looking--mostly text augmented with line drawings--the procedures are clearly explained and the book contains 14 full-color spreads showing photographs of many different versions of the basic dolls. Unlike other dollmaking books aimed at the art-doll audience, the results of the techniques covered in this book are dolls that can actually be played with by children.