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Tutorials

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Photographing Dolls

DIY Doll Wings ~ Upcycling Project
One Method for Ear Placement






Fingernails & Toenails




Making a Tibetan Lamb wig (blog)
http://www.blueherondolls.com/Verity.htm






Messy Mix





Sewing with Freezer Paper










Dyeing Tibetan Lamb (and mohair on the hide)
https://blueherondolls.blogspot.com/2020/06/dyeing-mohair-hides-for-dolls.html


Inserting armature easily










Making a Wig - Part 1






Stethoscope 



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