Doll Artist and Teacher: Preserving the art of making dolls and Artist Member of the Original Doll Artist Council of America (ODACA).
Yarn Hair: Not Just for Rag Dolls
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Hello Reader, The weather is improving, and I've been spending more time outside cleaning up, deadheading, weeding and pruning (and rediscovering some unused muscles!) But I've also been working on a new doll project, one that may develop into a souvenir doll situation (if it comes to fruition, will involve a lot of time and materials over the next couple years). While I wait for confirmation (the committee's yes or no), I've been working on finishing another Enigma-style doll, enlarged 110%. This is one that has been sewn and in my to-do pile for a few months. This week I stuffed her and have been working on hair. I don't think I've ever used yarn when making dolls with trapunto-style faces, so I thought I'd give it a try. Her high ponies are wrapped and still need trimming. This yarn technique is tedious and time-consuming, but I really like the effect. I've made a few (profile face) dolls with this hair and have posted progress photos on my blog if you're interested in learning more. Check out the other tutorials, as well. The link to the list of tutorials is at the top of the blog's home page.
Now she just needs assembly and clothing. I can almost picture her dressed in a school uniform, with tights and boots, but we'll see. I have one more doll awaiting completion, made from the same pattern and material. I'm looking forward to revisiting some of my older designs once this one is done. Which one, though?
Deanna Hogan
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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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