Doll Artist and Teacher: Preserving the art of making dolls and Artist Member of the Original Doll Artist Council of America (ODACA).
Creating Realistic Fingernails
Hello Reader,
Every now and then, a problem (or even a mistake) leads to a solution even better than the original concept. This was the case when I used chenille stems for finger armature. Because doll fingers can be quite thin, the wire was visible at the fingertips (especially this doll's - "Averill"). I decided to create fingernails to camouflage the wire.
I used supplies I had on hand - Mod Podge and acrylic paint (skin tone and white). Click on the link below to access Tip#4:
Realistic Fingernails Tutorial.pdf
Meanwhile, I've been working on finishing my most recent doll. She still needs a bit of styling to her hair and a photo shoot. You can see some of her development on my blog:
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Deanna Hogan
www.blueherondolls.com
deanna@blueherondolls.com
Deanna Hogan, Blue Heron Dolls
Doll Artist and Teacher: Preserving the art of making dolls and Artist Member of the Original Doll Artist Council of America (ODACA).
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