Author: Susanna OroyanPublisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 9781571200600
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
From concept to construction.
Designing the Doll
Author: Susanna OroyanPublisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607053748
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The author of Anatomy of a Doll “gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way” (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!). Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of “imaginative engineering” with a collection of design directions and technical processes that will help your ideas translate into reality. Expands on concepts presented in Anatomy of a Doll and Fantastic Figures. Covers a wide variety of construction methods, such as applications of wire armature in body construction, general concepts of mold making, sculpture mechanics, in-depth discussion of jointed figures, and methods of assembling your doll. More than 250 full-color photos of dolls from 130 of the world’s top doll artists. Over 200 detailed illustrations. Explains elements of design, such as focal point, scale, harmony, style, and the use of color, texture, and pattern. Learn techniques of proportion for working with the human figure. An excellent technical resource and reference book that will teach you how to develop ideas, then construct advanced art figures or dolls. “The doll world has only just recovered from the excitement of having Anatomy of a Doll which showed us what was possible. Now we can learn to get it with this new effort, the fabulous Designing the Doll. Thank you, Susanna, where would we be without you?” —Elinor Peace Bailey, author of Storytelling with Dolls “Demystifies the creation of dolls by offering techniques, basic construction and some very good thoughts on design . . . Filled with diagrams and color photos of dolls from some of the top contemporary doll-makers, inspiration is on every page.” —Polymer Clay
Finishing the Figure
Author: Susanna OroyanPublisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607053756
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Brilliant doll artist Susanna Oroyan taught us to create figures with depth and imagination; now she focuses on designing their presentation--costume, accessories, furnishings, and embellishments. Covers everything from pattern drafting and basics of costuming to settings, photography, and beyond. Over 300 beautiful color photos of dolls from the world’s top doll artists. Learn how to use elements of design to enhance your figure’s presentation and reflect your own style. Detailed instructions and illustrations, plus Susanna’s insightful tips accompany each phase of the process. Susanna shares her knowledge, then gives you the courage to experiment, expand, and create new techniques of your own!
The Complete Book of Dollmaking
Author: Pamela PeakePublisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN: 9780823007738
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Provides information for making all types of dolls, including techniques for drawing and coloring faces, styling the hair, dressmaking, and tips on what type of equipment to use
Creative Cloth Doll Beading
Author: Patti Medaris CuleaPublisher: Quarry
ISBN: 9781592533114
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
An illustrated guide to embellishing dolls with beads Beading, one of the oldest forms of craft, is also a hot new trend and being used in new applications. Beadwork, which has typically been used in fashion, home decoration, and jewelry, is reaching for new horizons and showing up on quilts, journals, knits, crochet, and fiber arts of all kinds. In this book, author Patti Medaris Culea and beading experts Anne Hesse and Laura McCabe illustrate new ways of using various bead techniques to embellish the cloth doll. Sections include the basics of beadwork, beaded flowers for her hair, bead embroidered faces, starbursts (using crystals to enhance the figure), and wings and things (creating wings, crowns, and shoes with beads). Each chapter presents a different type of beading application in detail, with full instructions. Techniques are highlighted with step-by-step photos. A gallery of interpretations of the same pattern by leading artists is included for further inspiration.
Doll Studio Boutique
Author: Erin HentzelPublisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030896
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Sew darling dresses, tops, bottoms, and accessories for 14” dolls Craft a closet full of the exact looks you love... in miniature! Delight the doll lover in your life when you learn to stitch 7 basic garments and 46 variations, sure to inspire for creative play. These simple yet stylish patterns are drafted specifically for 14 1/2'' dolls, though most will fit a variety of brands in the 14'' to 15'' range. From vintage party dresses to cozy pajamas, raglan tops, and summer shorts, these tiny garments satisfy each season and special occasion. No matter your skill level, you’ll love these quick-to-sew garments and more advanced projects, many of which can be made from a single fat-quarter. Skirts, tops, totes, dresses, pajamas and more! Sew sweet separates for the 14” doll lover in your life Beginners and proficient sewists can grow their skills while customizing doll attire Most items can be sewn with a single fat quarter, favorite fabric bits, and trims
My Felt Doll
Author: Shelly DownPublisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446370992
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Hand-sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from the Gingermelon Dolls designer. The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls—and more than forty accompanying accessories—using the most basic of materials and skills. With just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightful doll pattern and then discover eleven imaginative variations on the design—from a mermaid to a witch, from a princess to a superhero, and from a ballerina to a bride—guaranteed to delight little girls everywhere. With no hems to sew and all the stitching done by hand, My Felt Doll makes a great entry point to sewing dolls for beginners and even children. Full-size templates make life easy—trace straight from the page with no need to enlarge. “Totally lovely . . . The instructions are clear and Shelly’s hand-drawn illustrations for each step are a perfect accompaniment . . . This is one of those instances in which buying a book is really worthwhile.” —While She Naps “Great for absolute beginners with no sewing experience . . . Also, a great addition to an experienced plushie maker . . . as the details and color palette will surely inspire you in your next customization.” —Noisybeak “The cutest book . . . Since the dolls are entirely handsewn out of wool felt, they take a little extra time, but the end results were so cute!” —Clover & Violet
Author: Marthe Le VanAnatomy of a Doll
Author: Susanna OroyanPublisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607050293
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
“At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written.” —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisher Master dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth dolls are included for you to create any type of cloth doll imaginable. Many methods of doll construction are covered so that beginning and professional dollmakers have a handy answer book. Beginners will find the book a practical guide that examines techniques for making all kinds of dolls. The more experienced dollmaker will discover an abundance of new ideas and techniques never before found in one book. Anatomy of a Doll shows you everything from bending wire to cutting cloth, which will allow you to create your own original dolls! “[Enjoy] this book as a peerless museum guide, as a user’s manual of the inventive hand and mind, and as a parable of science.” —Scientific American “It’s finally happened—the cloth doll book that says it all! Thank you Susanna—the table is set, the banquet is prepared!” —Elinor Peace Bailey, author of Storytelling with Dolls “Here is all the information you need—written in Susie’s friendly, casual style.” —Cary Raesner, editor of Doll World
Doll-E 1.0
Author: Shanda McCloskeyPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316510327
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
A STEM-friendly tale of a girl and the doll she upgrades to be her new friend, for fans of The Most Magnificent Thing and Rosie Revere, Engineer. Charlotte's world is fully charged! With her dog at her side, she's always tinkering, coding, clicking, and downloading. She's got a knack for anything technological--especially gadgets that her parents don't know how to fix! Then, she receives a new toy that is quite a puzzle: a doll! What's she supposed to do with that? Once she discovers the doll's hidden battery pack, things start to get interesting...while her faithful canine sidekick wonders if he'll be overshadowed by the new and improved Doll-E 1.0! With a little ingenuity and an open mind, everyone can be friends in this endearing, modern tribute to the creative spirit of play.
