Cloth Doll Artistry: Design and Costuming Techniques for Flat and Fully Sculpted Figures
Quarry Books, 2009. Trade Paperback. Item #110659 In this unique and beautiful book, beloved doll-designer Barbara Willis guides readers through various approaches to doll design and basic and advanced construction techniques. Through the creation of three complete step-by-step projects, readers will develop color boards, learn to use vintage images, create both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional cloth dolls, learn sophisticated costuming techniques, and gain knowledge of elaborate soft sculpting. A gallery shares the inspirational work of several well-known doll artists who have created their own versions of each project. Complete patterns and templates are included.
ISBN: 1592535135
128 pages. Three styles of cloth doll making are explored in this book: a vintage image to create a flat doll; cloth doll basics with terms, tools, and techniques; advanced techniques to create a full, soft-sculpted face from knit fabric. Patterns included. Later printing. A fine copy in wrappers (paperback).
Price: $12.00