Welcome to my studio! I'm self taught and I'm forever learning and trying new ways. There's a zillion things to do and I can't ever be certain what I'll be doing on any given day.  I could be sculpting originals, plaster mold making, rubber mold making, casting, sewing, painting, wigging, making eyeballs, flocking, dying fabrics,...I could go on, but I'm sure you get the idea....dollmaking is never boring. Whatever the medium, doll/critter making is a pretty labor intensive activity. It's also a labor of love.  The following slideshows will give you an idea of how I spend my days.  

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Working in porcelain and resin: Select any image to start a slideshow:

wip: polymer head
wip: polymer head
ready for plaster
ready for plaster
plaster molds
plaster molds
greenware
greenware
ready for the kiln
ready for the kiln
in the kiln
in the kiln
ready for clothes
ready for clothes
preparing mohair
preparing mohair
wig making
wig making
tiny beaded hats
tiny beaded hats
wip: trikie
wip: trikie
wip: creature feet
wip: creature feet
silicone molds
silicone molds
casting equipment
casting equipment

creature painting
creature painting
dolls by the dozen
dolls by the dozen
flock: before/after
flock: before/after
bear in hand
bear in hand
needs her dress!
needs her dress!
her dress
her dress