I’ve been working on old unfinished projects lately, and Atalanta is one of them. She was a warrior woman in Greek mythology. There’s a cool story about her here. The doll I started with was originally a Movin’ Groovin’ Teresa, one I picked up at Goodwill. First thing I did was find her a different [...]
Feb 062012
This is Naomi, my Steampunk themed doll. She now looks totally different from the original doll I started with… Wanna know what all I did to her? Well… continue reading. First off… I gave her a body transplant. The original doll had been a thrift store find, and not so gently played with either. Her [...]
All I have left to do is make her a closed parasol, and maybe name tags on her stand. If there is enough interest, I’m thinking of making a list of tutorials on how to make a doll like her. Some of the tutorials are mine, others are links to ones I used. Let me [...]
Jan 262012
Here’s Naomi’s finished top hat… cute eh?
How to antique brass.. That site is great if you have brass eyelets that are just too shiny for your project. I string them onto a wire, and use vinegar to darken them. That’s what I did for Naomi’s eyelets on her corset. The ones here are a bit too dark… no problem though. Rubbing [...]
OMG… this hat is perfect! I’ve so got to try this for Naomi! Think it’ll work in 1/6th scale? Tom Banwell—Leather and Resin Projects: Steampunk Leather Top Hat Tutorial. EDIT: Check it out in 1/6th scale!
Paige A Think Pink Awareness Angel by *ReflectionsByIce on deviantART Paige is getting packed up for her new home in Germany! Cool eh?
Jan 112012
Fantastic advice! Laurie Leigh Art: How to preserve paint on your palette..
Fast hot glue mold for small things. Gotta try this!
Jan 062012
Learn to dye feathers or dye thread for 1/12 scale sculpts by IGMA Fellow Kerri Pajutee. This is going on my to-do list.
