Memorable Makeovers: Darya Zhauneryk Puts Her Own Twist on Blythe Dolls
When Darya Zhauneryk began customizing dolls more than a decade ago, she did not expect it to...
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Category: Tutorials
Spring for Winnie and Jemima
This pattern was created for bbflockling’s 10.5-inch (27 cm) Winnie and Jemima dolls and can be used for dolls with the same measurements.
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Hankie Dresses to Make and Model on Barbie
If you know how to sew and have antique hankies, you can make hankie dresses for the Barbie doll in your collection.
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Phone Photos: How to Take Sharp Pictures for Doll IDs, Appraisals
Cameras in cellphones and other devices can take great photos, and there are some simple things you can do to achieve sharp, detailed photos.
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Anderson Art Dolls: We’re Making a Doll
Anderson Art Dolls (Sandy Anderson) walks us through the production of her beautiful dolls, taking...
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From Vinyl to Silicone: Making the leap to a new medium
If you’re a reborn doll artist, you will have no doubt become obsessed with every detail about the color and fine features of babies. You’ll constantly use that knowledge to create color and effects that make your work look alive. The good news is that everything you’ve learned in making reborn dolls is transferable — it will help make you a great silicone artist, too! The tough news is that Silicone painting is a more challenging medium.
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Grounded by pandemic, Ankie Daanen, other artists find teaching alternatives online
With a dollmaking career that’s lasted more than 35 years, Aankie Daanen has become not only an accomplished artist but a sought-after teacher. For years, she has held regular classes and workshops at various shows and other settings around the world. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted everyone’s plans for 2020, Daanen faced a choice: simply discontinue teaching for the duration or learn new ways to share her dollmaking knowledge.
Read MoreMaking a BJD Part 6: Time to Blush
By Joe MacPhale of Ancient Whispers Design and construct a modern BJD with a master doll artisan Materials for Face-Up 6” x 8” Gloss White TileAcrylic Colors Black Light Yellow BrownMatte VarnishFloating MediumNeedle-Nose...
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