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Creative Cloth Doll Making: New Approaches for Using Fibers, Beads, Dyes, and Other Exciting Techniques
More and more young women are catching doll fever—and that can only mean one doll making is going hip. Gone are the primitive country dolls Grandma used to make. Today's leading artists are developing cutting-edge techniques for creating a new generation of funky contemporary dolls.
Written by internationally known doll maker Patti Medaris Culea, this unique book enables readers to take inspiration from top contemporary designers—right from home. The premise is as original as it is renowned designers use 1 of the 3 simple patterns provided in the book to make a doll. Readers are able to look over the shoulder of the author, and of each designer, as she fashions her own unique creation. Crisp text, detailed illustrations, and color photos take readers step by step through the creative process. The end result—a wide array of amazingly different dolls made from 3 simple patterns—inspires doll makers to try out new techniques to fashion their own one-of-a-kind creations.
Including the work and insights of contemporary talents such as Julie McCullough, Barbara Chapman, Barbara Evans, Annie Hesse, Jane Coughlan, Lynne Butcher, Barbara Willis, and others, this fun teaching guide brings the hottest new techniques to life in a creative and inspirational way.
Written by internationally known doll maker Patti Medaris Culea, this unique book enables readers to take inspiration from top contemporary designers—right from home. The premise is as original as it is renowned designers use 1 of the 3 simple patterns provided in the book to make a doll. Readers are able to look over the shoulder of the author, and of each designer, as she fashions her own unique creation. Crisp text, detailed illustrations, and color photos take readers step by step through the creative process. The end result—a wide array of amazingly different dolls made from 3 simple patterns—inspires doll makers to try out new techniques to fashion their own one-of-a-kind creations.
Including the work and insights of contemporary talents such as Julie McCullough, Barbara Chapman, Barbara Evans, Annie Hesse, Jane Coughlan, Lynne Butcher, Barbara Willis, and others, this fun teaching guide brings the hottest new techniques to life in a creative and inspirational way.
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2003
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February 20, 2023
The book contains patterns for 3 dolls and accessories. The pattern pieces are designed so that you can mix and match body parts.
This book also teaches techniques that can be applied to any cloth doll. My favourite part is the Gallery section at the end of each chapter. Seeing all the different way people made dolls using the same pattern and techniques was inspiring.
This book also teaches techniques that can be applied to any cloth doll. My favourite part is the Gallery section at the end of each chapter. Seeing all the different way people made dolls using the same pattern and techniques was inspiring.
March 12, 2008
Patti Culea is one of the premier dollmakers alive today. Her work is immediately recognizable for its vibrancy, creativity, and bright, vivid colors. This book is a great source of information on using techniques like dying the doll's "skin" and clothes, plus lots of other things. I highly recommend it.
September 12, 2016
The explanation on dying and the use of fabric stabilizers really helps this book to stand out. The patterns are a little abstract for my taste, but this is a great book to start dabbling with art dolls.
January 8, 2009
Wonderful book, I learned a lot from this book.
March 27, 2014
One of the best books on doll-making I have ever read. Includes excellent multi-media tips.
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January 14, 2018Very useful book.
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