- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Hawthorn Press Ltd (12 Mar 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 190345803X
- ISBN-13: 978-1903458037
- Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 18.9 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,552,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This handbook shows the reader how to create handcrafted dolls from natural materials. A range of simple, colourful designs should inspire both beginners and experienced doll makers alike. These dolls are old favourites, originating in Waldorf Steiner kindergartens where parents make dolls together. The reader can start with easy-to-make baby dolls, and then use the general sewing techniques to tackle the limbed dolls and clothes. The book features: ten different designs including soft, baggy, pouch, angel, sack and limbed dolls; colourful and pretty ways of making dolls' hair; 12 basic clothes patterns and ethnic variations; help with tools, techniques and materials; safety guidelines and sewing methods; and recycling tips and where to get materials.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly Inspirational -- great for individuals & craft groups,
By Ms Kris Harman (Kingston, Tasmania Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kinder Dolls: A Waldorf Doll-making Handbook (Crafts, festivals & family activities) (Paperback)
Kinder Dolls is just as what it's sub-title promises -- an extremely useful Waldorf doll-making handbook. Some of the more rapidly made small projects provide a glow of success that inspires the dollmaker on to tackle the larger projects which, with the help of Maricristin's full instructions and wonderful diagrams, are within the grasp of most aspiring doll makers. Some of the projects are great for school fairs. I like the way Maricristin covers the full range of dolls found within Waldorf settings, including the basic yet indispensable first doll for babies, several variations on the cloth doll for toddlers and younger children, as well as a couple of varieties of the traditional Waldorf dressable doll. The sections on creating hairstyles for your doll and on clothing the doll are brilliant and pave the way for the dollmaker to create something truly special for her or his child, friend, or school fair. I particularly like the way different ethnicities are catered for, as well as the eclectic mix between the everyday and fantasy clothing in the patterns section at the rear of the book. This book is a much needed English interpretation of the Waldorf dollmaking tradition. It will suit readers and dollmakers within Waldorf communities as well as those wanting to make special dolly companions for family and friends. It's amazing what you can create with what you already have to hand. If any additional items are needed, the list of suppliers included at the rear of the book will help with sourcing materials.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
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Great guide to making dolls,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kinder Dolls: A Waldorf Doll-making Handbook (Crafts, festivals & family activities) (Paperback)
Although this book has a Waldorf slant to it, it is really for anyone interested in making soft dolls for children. The dolls are not difficult to make and some can be made within a couple hours. Patterns range from a tiny little 2 inch baby to larger, dressable dolls with all sizes in between. There are patterns for dolls suitable for infants, toddlers, and older children. There is even a pattern for dollhouse dolls! There are no photos, but lots of line drawings and full-sized patterns for both dolls and clothing. In addition, from the basic ideas/patterns given by the author I have been able to develop my own dolls and clothes. Every child I've made a doll for has loved it--and none of those children has ever been in a Waldorf school! The dolls are soft and huggable and adorable. Some of the materials used to make the dolls, such as tubular gauze and wool stuffing are difficult to find but the author includes a list of mailorder/internet sources. In the US, one source of these materials is the Magic Cabin Dolls catalog/internet site.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The quintessential Waldorf doll-making book,
By Lightspring - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kinder Dolls: A Waldorf Doll-making Handbook (Crafts, festivals & family activities) (Paperback)
Even after having made Waldorf-inspired dolls from kits, I found that the instructions in _Kinder Dolls_ to be clear and direct and quite useful. The books contains instructions for making every sort of soft Waldorf doll imaginable, from the wee dollhouse dolls to a child's first formless knot doll to a cuddly sack doll to the full sized (16 inches or so tall) "Waldorf doll" that many are familiar with. In addition, patterns are included for many sorts of clothes, with lots of ideas for various ethnic multi-cultural permutations. I found that the instructions were easy to follow and easy to adapt. I highly recommend this book for Waldorf parents or anyone wanting to make a beautiful natural-fiber doll for their child.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Full of details for new dollmaker,
By Ginger B. Lewis - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kinder Dolls: A Waldorf Doll-making Handbook (Crafts, festivals & family activities) (Paperback)
This book is a wonderful resource for cloth doll making. As a newbie, I found the book full of complete instructions and options for personalizing. In fact, it was hard to decide where to start!One thing -- it would be nice if the book used photographs -- I haven't touched a Waldorf doll before and felt like I was working "without a net" sometimes. But, the dolls I've made are beautiful and loved by my children. |
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