Monday, April 30, 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Learn To Paint Part 1: Genesis Heat Set Paints Coloring Techniques - Peaches & Cream Reborns & Doll Making Kits - Excellence in Reborn ArtistryT Series (Excellence in Reborn Artistry Series)

Learn To Paint Part 1: Genesis Heat Set Paints Coloring Techniques - Peaches & Cream Reborns & Doll Making Kits - Excellence in Reborn ArtistryT Series (Excellence in Reborn Artistry Series) Review



PART 1: Peaches and Creams Complexions Learn to use Genesis Heat Set Paints to create the most beautiful Collectible & Heirloom "One of a Kind" Dolls. This art book provides the following valuable information for the beginner: Create you base skin tone from the inside with Internal "color wash" application techniques; See the Peaches and Cream Complexion techniques come alive on three of the Secrist doll kits: Zoe, Ming & Starling; A wonderful technique for your perfect baby or toddler. Also includes Facial Accents including sleepy eyes and Body Art options; sure to create a heirloom and/or collectible doll. Bring to life, your own Custom Reborn Baby; Isn't it time for A Precious Heirloom Baby of your very own? 100 Full Color Pictures for your learning enjoyment.


Sunday, April 22, 2012

Glamorous Movie Stars of the 1950s Paper Dolls (Dover Celebrity Paper Dolls)

Glamorous Movie Stars of the 1950s Paper Dolls (Dover Celebrity Paper Dolls) Review



Eight actresses of the 1950s appear here in paper doll form, each with 3 dazzling costumes from some of her most memorable screen roles. This fun-filled collection features Doris Day, Ava Gardner, Susan Hayward, Jane Russell, Audrey Hepburn, Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, and Elizabeth Taylor. 8 dolls, 24 costumes. Introduction. Notes.


Saturday, April 21, 2012

1/12 Scale Character Figures for the Dolls' House

1/12 Scale Character Figures for the Dolls' House Review



Armed with a master modeler’s astonishingly lifelike creations and professional-quality techniques, you’ll soon people your dolls’ house with the most delightful, eccentric, and realistic characters ever. Everything you need to know is right here, from using polymer clay and making a mold to assessing shape and proportions and sculpting details. The result? Perfect period dolls. “Lively, witty text.”—Doll Castle News.


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Beautiful Babies 2: Advanced Techniques in Reborn Doll Making

Beautiful Babies 2: Advanced Techniques in Reborn Doll Making Review



Now that you know the basics in the art of Reborn Doll Making, apply some extra special artist's secrets to really bring your baby doll to life! Learn advanced paint and detailing techniques, as well as how to work with silicone vinyl and soft vinyl doll


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Rag Doll Handbook

The Rag Doll Handbook Review



Ana Lakeland's beautiful rag dolls are sold in some of the most exclusive toy shops in London. This book contains thirty of her favourite designs with their accompanying clothes. Each doll requires only basic sewing skills: the design can be traced off the page, and the instructions and diagrams are exceptionally simple and clear to follow.


Monday, April 9, 2012

Artful Paper Dolls: New Ways to Play with a Traditional Form

Artful Paper Dolls: New Ways to Play with a Traditional Form Review



Terry Taylor—the bestselling author of Altered Art—brings the same keen sense of imagination, design, and play to a classic favorite: paper dolls. These creatively constructed versions are all grown up and influenced by AlteredArt’s wide-ranging and wildly popular techniques. From representational to abstract, human to animal, the interpretations are limitless.

 


Friday, April 6, 2012

Contemporary American Doll Artists and Their Dolls

Contemporary American Doll Artists and Their Dolls Review



This book is the first by Collector Books to focus not only on dolls, but on the artists who created them. The book highlights 25 contemporary doll designers and their dolls, including Sue Sizemore (Kacinda), Anna Puchalski (limited edition Cocoa), Monica Reo (Alissa), Karen Williams Smith (The Promise), Kim Jelley (Blue Ice Faerie), Mary Ellen Frank (Lizzie and Oleanna), Marilyn Radzat (The Golden Faerie), and many more. Artist profiles are provided, which share the stories behind the creation of the dolls and the source of inspiration for the artists. Sections include healing and spirituality, history and heritage, storybook creatures and characters, Christmastide, needle arts, and more. Almost 200 beautiful color photographs make the book shine. 2004 values. REVIEW: This book is a companion to the Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass, 9th Edition, but can also stand alone as a handy reference guide to take along on your glass searches. Thousands of patterns, from Absentee Dragon to Zip Zip, are included, with all available colors and values listed.


Thursday, April 5, 2012

Figures in Fabric

Figures in Fabric Review



Conceived, photographed and written by the artist, this important book is an in-depth study of her work, with more than 500 color photos. It features 36 of the artist's most significant pieces in panorama, accompanied by her notes on the creation of each one, a photo essay demonstrating the step-by-step process of creating a fabric sculpture and a 20-year retrospective of her work.


Monday, April 2, 2012

Make Cloth Dolls: A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends

Make Cloth Dolls: A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends Review



Make Cloth Dolls: A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends Feature

  • CT-9627
  • 9781571209627
  • Brand New Item / Unopened Product
  • C&T Publishing
Learn how to make fabulous fabric dolls with this easy-to-follow guide filled with expert advice and fun projects. "Make Cloth Dolls" is an easy-to-follow, visual guide to making lighthearted, charming collectibles for the doll-lover in your life! Bring these endearing characters to life with customizable patterns for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all things handmade. Plus, learn fantastic face-painting techniques that will give each doll you make that super special personal touch. Also included in this title are expert hints and tips for mixing and matching patterns and poses to give unlimited potential, advice for creating hair and accessories, and a full-colour photo gallery.