Art doll tutorial

A hairstyle, that your doll wears, is such an important element shaping the whole character of a doll. It’s even more fun if you could change the hair depending on the doll’s costume or your mood! In either case, the big questions remain. How to attach doll hair? And how to make a wig for a doll? So now I’ll take you through the steps of making this fancy looking but rather simple wig.

Detailing and embellishing costumes is one of my favourite parts of creating dolls. I could sit for hours and embroider tiny ornaments, attach beads and sparkly elements to the dapper dresses. Embroidery can elevate your creations to the next level since you’re creating one-of-a-kind garments for yo

From all dry clays I tried, this is the best one so far. I’m using it for almost a year now and I actually see the improvement in my work. Especially in faces, with this clay I’m able to sculpt the tiniest details thoroughly. Delicate elements like eyes, lips or nose, which aren’t bigger than a cent

I tried felting for the first time at a friend's house, and loved it right away. Felting was easy enough to do, and I liked that if something didn't come out just right, all I have to do is take it apart and re-do it or re-purpose the wool for something else. Plus it feels

I have been sculpting dolls with air-dry clay for years now. It is my favorite medium to sculpt fine details and create intricate characters. But I know some people have reservations about air-dry clay. Will it be strong enough? Can I resume sculpting after my sculpture has dried? There are so many

Hello again my dear crafty friends! Today I wanted to share a few of my favorite tools in my studio. And I found one of them in the cake making isle. Yes my friends I do love my Wilton® 9" Foundant Rolling Pin. I so easy to roll out my Creative Paperclay evenly, at the perfect thickness for easy cutting and shaping. Roll the perfect 4mm (1/8in) height great to used in many sculpting projects. I like the slide-on adjustable rubber rings. It help to create the perfect clay sheet. The beauty of…

’m sculpting my second ball-jointed doll and I’ve decided to document all the process! A few years ago when I was just trying to understand how ball-jointed dolls actually work, there was almost no information about the topic. Now, people are sharing a little bit more on Instagram or Facebook groups

Hi everyone :0) I had to share some pictures of these fantastical dolls by Galina Dmitruk. I adore her creations and always feel inspired by her work. Galina lives in Europe - Minsk, Belarus You can find her : HERE love & light Trace xoxo

Make your own unique doll with our easy-to-follow guideWho doesn't love dolls? They're fun to play with and they come in a million different varieties. If you want to have your own personal doll, why not make one yourself out of clay? This...