- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Apple Press (1 April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1840924039
- ISBN-13: 978-1840924039
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 21.4 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 492,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Doll making is a craft which has been around almost as long as humans themselves. It is often seen as a traditional craft, but in recent years it has also become a popular pastime for younger, creative crafters. Many doll makers are now looking to create fashionable, contemporary dolls instead of the more traditional designs. This title shows how ten top doll designs use the same original pattern to create ten completely different dolls, each using a variety of different techniques and materials. Each doll has easy-to-follow, clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations.
About the Author
Patti Medaris Culea grew up on a farm in Illinois in the United States, where artistic family nurtured her creative talents. Patti went on to study art and work as a portrait painter. Making dolls for her two daughters sparked her interest in fibre arts. She attended classes in doll making and has since become an internationally known instructor herself. She designs one-of-a-kind dolls and her own line of doll patterns available through her website, www.pmcdesigns.com. She lives in San Diego, California with her husband, John.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a child I'd never really been into dolls, but I have always liked making things. When I came across this book and looked through it I knew that though dolls "weren't me" making them might be!
I made the first doll according to the instructions and she came out very well. I'd post a picture here if I could - I'm very pleased with her! I am now tackling another.
The book covers all the basics of making a cloth doll in enough detail to get you started and with plenty of suggestions to inspire your creativity to go beyond the instructions and on to make something unique.
This book gives three patterns with increasing complexity so you start making a doll with shapely legs but move on to jointed legs. Similarly the torsos become more complex and gain breasts, the hands go from simple closed fingers to separate, wired, fingers. The experienced doll maker can dive right in and mix and match the pieces they want from each pattern whilst the beginner can steadily increase skill with each one.
Another great feature of the book is seeing how other makers have worked with the given patterns.
Patti Medaris Cuela does give classes in the UK so having enjoyed the book I may now go and meet the teacher.
I made the first doll according to the instructions and she came out very well. I'd post a picture here if I could - I'm very pleased with her! I am now tackling another.
The book covers all the basics of making a cloth doll in enough detail to get you started and with plenty of suggestions to inspire your creativity to go beyond the instructions and on to make something unique.
This book gives three patterns with increasing complexity so you start making a doll with shapely legs but move on to jointed legs. Similarly the torsos become more complex and gain breasts, the hands go from simple closed fingers to separate, wired, fingers. The experienced doll maker can dive right in and mix and match the pieces they want from each pattern whilst the beginner can steadily increase skill with each one.
Another great feature of the book is seeing how other makers have worked with the given patterns.
Patti Medaris Cuela does give classes in the UK so having enjoyed the book I may now go and meet the teacher.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I have just bought this book and am in the process of making the "Beginng Doll" for my granddaughter. I am not an experienced doll maker so I need clear instructions to work from. I am finding Patti Culea's instructions easy to follow and am very excited by the wide range of techniques she uses, which link the business of doll making with so many other artistic fields - painting, textiles and sculpture being but a few.
If you want to experience a fizz of excitement in a new craft, this book is a good place to start.
If you want to experience a fizz of excitement in a new craft, this book is a good place to start.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Patti Cuela's book features step by step instructions that are easy to follow. Her methods allow you to be your own doll maker and create a unique doll.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Beautiful Dolls !
I'm only just starting doll making, although I'm an experienced sewer. The patterns and instructions are clear, the photographs are wonderful, and each of the dolls by doll artists... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by B. Giles
Must have doll book
I bought this book as i was attanding a course run by Patti Cuela. I have not made dolls before purchasing this book. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2007 by Mk Phillips
A 'must' buy
This book is not quite what you would expect from a 'how to' book, it has lots of imput from many famous doll artist which leaves it very insparational. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2003 by Ms. V. A. Learoyd
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