Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction

by Susanna Oroyan

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

Genres: Crafts, Art, Reference, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 16, 1999

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent explanations with diagrams and photos of in-progress and completed dolls of all kinds. This book, however, is not geared towards complete beginners. It wouldn't teach you the basics of sewing a cloth doll, for example. I would say it aims to educate and expand the understanding of high-intermediate to semi-advanced sewists and sculptors to move into doll-making. My single complaint is that leg and hip joint designs using hidden bead spacers and shown, and shoulder joints are *mentioned* but never shown That is the one joint I *really* wanted to see explained with internal jointing, and am STILL searching for a good visual explanation of possibilities there. Other than that, highly recommend.

[Elizabeth Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

No one goes into as much detail as Susanna Oroyan. These books are true gems you will use over and over

[Oleg the Mannequin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detailed manual on the construction of all types of dolls, beautifully illustrated and an absolutely fascinating red as I try to piece together a body of my own.

[Lindley Walter-smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

More abstract, theoretical and intimidating than most doll books I have been reading. More of good academic guide than anything!

Lots of lovely examples.