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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Toys, teddy bears & dolls > General
*Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be
printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock
items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an
additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping
is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy
will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look
more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer
on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this
version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern
pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. This
book concentrates on unique dolls made from polymer and paper
clays, especially those that combine sculpted clay with cloth
bodies. The author emphasizes creativity rather than imitation,
teaching the arts and skills of bringing your idea to life through
the sculpture. After discussing how to think about your idea and
about specific planning, she introduces supplies and the ways you
should begin to think. She then takes you through each detailed
step in sculpting the head and body, curing and finishing the
materials, constructing the body and clothing, and creating a
display. Clear drawings illustrate every detailed step in the
process. For additional inspiration, there are color photographs of
dolls by some sixty professional artists. In addition to the
instructional materials and the gallery of dolls, the author
includes reference materials about the new clays, drawing upon
experiences other artists have had in working with them. There are
lists of resources, study exercises, and more.
Really two books in one! First a book of puppet craft which details
how to construct papier m[ch puppets, cloth, moveable-mouth
puppets, how to build a folding puppet stage and instructions about
using puppets in performance. Many pages of action illustrations
and patterns to help guide the user. The second half of the book
includes a wide variety of puppet playscripts including Old
Testament themes, church life plays, Christian behavior, Bible
lessons, special days and other topics. The best possible book for
a beginner or for a teacher who is instructing others to do
puppetry. A valuable book for every church school library.
You don't have to be a doll maker...if you craft and sew, you'll
love learning how to create a whimsical fairy, an impish elf, or a
sweet pincushion girl. All four projects have head-to-toe
instructions for fabric sculpting, expressive faces, perfect hair,
cute clothes, and an abundance of accessories. Every captivating
detail of your keepsake doll will be appreciated for years to come.
A charming gallery of variations will inspire you to add personal
flair to your creations. Perfect for both beginner and experienced
doll enthusiasts-learn the basics, try new techniques, and sprinkle
in your own unique embellishing style. *Create a special keepsake
doll that your family will cherish for generations *Each of the
four projects has complete head-to-toe instructions, including
details for expressive faces, perfect hair, cute clothes, and an
abundance of accessories *Perfect for both beginner and experienced
doll enthusiasts-learn the basics, try new techniques, and sprinkle
in your own unique embellishing style
An expert at designing and making the wind-powered toys known as whirligigs shows how to create any of more than two dozen traditional and original models. Patterns include animals with spinning wings, people with waving arms, and more. Easy-to-follow instructions, detailed illustrations.
A selection of 40+ projects guides readers in creating
realistic-looking food from polymer clay for their dolls' house the
easy way! Renowned polymer clay expert and author Sue Heaser
teaches how to make over 100 items of food which cover a number of
popular periods, including Georgian, Victorian as well as modern
day. A comprehensive techniques section covers everything crafters
need to know to work with polymer clay miniatures such as shaping,
mixing colors, creating texture and baking. Illustrated
step-by-step projects and color photos throughout show how simple
the finished items are to complete. Presentation ideas for
displaying the food, from bread baskets to complete table settings,
are also included.
The leaping deer from the range of wooden toys from the Seiffen
region is an international symbol in the gleaming eyes of children
and collectors alike. It was designed by Max Schanz (1895-1953),
who as a teacher and director of the Spielwarenfachschule
[Technical College for Toys] informed the production of toys in the
Erz Mountains. His designs were implemented through the division of
labour in family-oriented cottage industries, achieving the
standards set by the Werkbund [German Work Federation] for
attractive aesthetic and professional production: from small carol
singers to six-meter-high Christmas pyramids, all basic components
were turned on the lathe and thus display the design idiom typical
of Seiffen. Spielzeug Gestalten im Erzgebirge portrays a
significant chapter in German design history, from the late Empire,
through the Weimar Republic and National Socialist rule, to the
early GDR.
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