I just finished Esmeralda, who is largest Izannah-Walker inspired doll I have made, at 31 inches.
I hand-sculpted her in Paperclay, and left a bit of the clay unsanded on the surface of her face to make her look a little aged and "pitted." I had a choice of fabrics of course, but chose this one and I think it looks nice and fresh. Her pantaloons and long chemise/slip I handmade in light muslin with very old eyelet trim. She wears a garden hat I made of very old lace curtains that a friend had given me. The removable lace collar is also vintage.
I hand-sculpted her in Paperclay, and left a bit of the clay unsanded on the surface of her face to make her look a little aged and "pitted." I had a choice of fabrics of course, but chose this one and I think it looks nice and fresh. Her pantaloons and long chemise/slip I handmade in light muslin with very old eyelet trim. She wears a garden hat I made of very old lace curtains that a friend had given me. The removable lace collar is also vintage.
She just looks so...... placid. Or, willing to sit and listen to you, on the sofa.
I had fun painting her curls. I just used burnt sienna, ochre and burnt umber.
I had fun painting her curls. I just used burnt sienna, ochre and burnt umber.
Dixie Redmond at Maida group said she reminded her of Tillie the doll in "The Story of My Dolls," a fanciful book about antique dolls, which was published in the Thirties. What a compliment....
I have been so inspired by Dixie. Without her tutelage I would not have learned to make vintage-inspired dolls.
I want to give her some tea!
