Advice from Doll Makers

Hi, I'm Cede (nickname)!

I am blessed when it comes to drawing self portraits of people I have
encountered and personally know. I am also a doll collector and have
hundreds of dolls that appear really alive!

I was wondering how and who I could contact to get started in the
creation of dolls?

On 23 Apr 2006 15:18:01 -0700, wrote:

Hi, I'm Cede (nickname)!

I am blessed when it comes to drawing self portraits of people I have
encountered and personally know. I am also a doll collector and have
hundreds of dolls that appear really alive!

I was wondering how and who I could contact to get started in the
creation of dolls?

Well, it would help if you mentioned (very generally) where you live!

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the dot wanderer at tesco dot net

I live in Fayettteville, North Carolina. It's next to Fort Bragg,
North Carolina and 45 minutes from Raleigh, NC.

On 24 Apr 2006 15:34:03 -0700, wrote:

I live in Fayettteville, North Carolina. It's next to Fort Bragg,
North Carolina and 45 minutes from Raleigh, NC.

Sorry, I can't help you with any suggestions, as I'm in the UK. Have you
tried googling for doll makers, doll supplies? There are *many* in the US.
I order from some occasionally.

You might find one who will be prepared to act as a tutor. That's how my
wife and I got into doll making, finding a doll's hospital a few miles from
where I live quite by chance one day when we were taking a wander around by
car. She has all the necessary kit, and holds regular weekly classes. Saves
having to buy a kiln, and large quantities of materials. Be warned, though,
as a hobby it can become addictive, We started out thinking we'd make just
one or two - now we're up to about 15 or 16 and another 6 in the pipeline!
Storing and displaying them becomes something of a problem.

Of course, the making is only half the fun, dressing them afterwards is
every bit as satisfying. We both try to aim for what we call 'Magic Wand'
dolls - as realistic and life-like as possible, if we could wave a magic
wand, they'd come to life.

Oh, and if you do find somewhere and get started, remember it's really much
easier to make a big doll (24-30 inches) than a small doll (10 to 15
inches). The painting is much easier.

Email me off group if you want any more info.

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the dot wanderer at tesco dot net

On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:05:42 +0100, The Wanderer wrote:

On 24 Apr 2006 15:34:03 -0700, wrote:

I live in Fayettteville, North Carolina. It's next to Fort Bragg,
North Carolina and 45 minutes from Raleigh, NC.

Sorry, I can't help you with any suggestions, as I'm in the UK. Have you
tried googling for doll makers, doll supplies? There are *many* in the US.
I order from some occasionally.

You might find one who will be prepared to act as a tutor. That's how my
wife and I got into doll making, finding a doll's hospital a few miles from
where I live quite by chance one day when we were taking a wander around by
car. She has all the necessary kit, and holds regular weekly classes. Saves
having to buy a kiln, and large quantities of materials. Be warned, though,
as a hobby it can become addictive, We started out thinking we'd make just
one or two - now we're up to about 15 or 16 and another 6 in the pipeline!
Storing and displaying them becomes something of a problem.

Of course, the making is only half the fun, dressing them afterwards is
every bit as satisfying. We both try to aim for what we call 'Magic Wand'
dolls - as realistic and life-like as possible, if we could wave a magic
wand, they'd come to life.

Oh, and if you do find somewhere and get started, remember it's really much
easier to make a big doll (24-30 inches) than a small doll (10 to 15
inches). The painting is much easier.

Email me off group if you want any more info.

I should have added, the email addie in my signature is valid.

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the dot wanderer at tesco dot net