How to make art dolls

Doll making is such an incredible craft where so many different skills and art forms meet to become something extraordinary. It’s definitely a highlight of my path as a doll artist, that I get to sculpt, paint, design costumes and create characters in one object! Some of this work can be invisible for the viewer of the finished piece and that’s a shame. So today I want to raise the curtain and talk about each step that goes into creating an art doll.

Detailing and embellishing costumes is one of my favourite parts of creating dolls. I could sit for hours and embroider tiny ornaments, attach beads and sparkly elements to the dapper dresses. Embroidery can elevate your creations to the next level since you’re creating one-of-a-kind garments for your dolls. Sure, you can purchase pre-embroidered fabrics but nothing enhances the doll as custom embellishments made just for that particular creation. So today I want to talk about my…

Over the years of making dolls and sharing my experience, I got quite a few questions asking how to get better at sculpting dolls. Most of those people are dreaming about making this hobby into a paid job eventually. Without stating the obvious, I’ll list what helped me get better at sculpting art d

Interested in learning how to make dolls? Here are five patterns that are great for beginners to doll making. Which ones will you try? #dollmaking #dolldiy #clothdolls #ragdolls #toydiy #crafting

Most artists have trouble pricing their work, especially at the beginning. Doll makers are not an exception. I had so many requests for this article! So here I am, prepared for a task, ready to help out and give some advice.

Sewing tips and tricks: Learn how to make doll head smooth after stuffing. It's not as complicated as it looks! Follow my blog to learn other how-tos, useful advice and sewing hacks.

What might be even more terrifying than strolls through moonlit cemeteries in the wee hours of the night is arriving at October 31st without a clue of what to dress up as!