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Ongoing progress

Today I started painting the layers of Messy Mix onto my Verity/Alice doll. Her head/bust will eventually have at least five layers of this concoction. The arms will not need as many layers.

In between coats, I searched for (and found) a pattern from an old book I used back in 2009 to make a Pumpkinhead doll (because the shape of the stuffed head was so odd). I've wanted to make another of these dolls for several years and if I don't start it now while the season is upon us, I'll put it off for another year. In the photo below, Pumpkinhead has a coat of while glue on the head and bust. When this dries, I'll begin layering and sculpting in paperclay.

 

Blog posts about my original Pumpkinhead:

http://blueherondolls.blogspot.com/2009/09/raining-again.html

http://blueherondolls.blogspot.com/2009/10/dont-judge-me-by-my-filthy-oven.html

http://blueherondolls.blogspot.com/2009/10/blog-post.html

http://blueherondolls.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-head-painting-done.html

 

And finished doll:

http://www.blueherondolls.com/Pumpkinhead.htm

On the Worktable

It's been a very busy summer. I've finally been able to get some sewing done. I don't usually agree to commissions because free time is pretty scarce, but I made an exception for a collector I met at ODACA Day in Washington DC. She wanted an Alice doll like the one I made for that show/sale.

 

I'm using my "Verity" doll pattern with some modifications to the lower legs and costuming. I hope I can find another vintage hankie suitable for her apron.

 

My goal today is to stuff the arms, sculpt the face, and apply the layers of Messy Mix.