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The face is the most important feature of a doll -- it is also the most challenging. So it is surprising that there is so little instruction available on creating doll faces. This book fills that void. Author Patti Medaris Culea began her career in art as a portrait painter and she puts that experience to work when creating her doll faces. In this book, she shows readers a simple technique for easily creating faces using her step-by-step approach....

"Peg dolls are small, enchanting, and easy to make. They are a perfect craft for children and can become the inspiration for endless play and storytelling. Margaret Bloom invites you to enter the tiny magical world of peg dolls. Coming from the Waldorf handcraft tradition, these irresistible dolls encourage creative play and promote the emotional and imaginative development of young children. Peg dolls can be made from natural materials to reflect...

A showcase of handmade dolls ranging from representational to abstract, from skillful realism to provocative surrealism--and they're made from every conceivable material, including beads, gourds and polymer clay. Features the fabric dolls of Akira Blount, the porcelain designs of Marlaine Verhelst, and the strange and scary figures of Chris Chomick.

"Techniques and projects in step-by-step format for making all kinds of dolls"--Provided by publisher.