Sculpting the Face
Anybody here knows how to Sculpt Dolls Face?Thank you very much and Happy Weekend to all. I can help you but Im a knitter. I dont think it matters. I make lots of toys for sale.Stuff face tightly.You can either crochet eyes in or use google eyes and glue them. For the nose, take a needle with yarn go in and out through 2 stitches, then make a "v" on either side on the nose.If you want a bigger nose, just build on it.The mouth can either go straight or round it up into a smile and put a little tuck on the center bottom lip and dont forget eyebrows. For a little cleff, pull needle with thread through to other side and pull, you will see a little dent. Use a red crayon for cheeks (fro Santa also put on his nose).For eye lashes use embroidery thread go in and out of 2 stitches or however long you want the lashes to be.Hope this helps you:) Oh dear, yes! I've dabbled a bit in doll-making over the years — especially those sweet little cloth dolls with hand-sculpted faces. ?When it comes to sculpting a doll's face, it really depends on the material you're using. I personally enjoy working with air-dry clay or polymer clay — they're forgiving for beginners and hold detail beautifully. I usually start by forming a simple oval shape, then gently pinch out the nose, and use a small knitting needle (I have so many, might as well put them to use!) or a clay tool to define the eyes, mouth, and cheeks.I always recommend keeping a damp cloth nearby to smooth things as you go, and don't rush — just like a good bread dough, it needs patience. And a little tip I picked up: use a toothpick to press tiny smile lines around the mouth — gives the doll such a lifelike, warm expression.If you're doing cloth dolls and using needle-sculpting instead of clay, it’s all about the tension of your thread and where you anchor it. I learned that one the hard way — had a doll with one cheek puffier than the other for years. Still loved her though. ?Would love to hear what kind of dolls you're working on!
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH If you put How to shape a dolls facein your internet search engine (crochet or knitting) there are plenty of posts showing different ways to help you, out there................ there is a book on sale.. unfortunately I dont have it but in this book, there are many different ways of sculpting the face, I hope it will be available here soon. Thank you for that advice amigurumibb.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/easy_way_to_needle_sculpt_dolls_head.pdf[ Hi! There are some links for tutorials on pinterest. I like the needle sculpting from Russian patterns but, I have a hard time with the deep eye sockets...my safety eyes will no longer fit! lol. If you find a good tutorial please post! sanırım bu konuda benimde yardıma ihtiyacım var :(.
gracias es fantástico!! good luck!