Anatomy of a Doll: The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook

Anatomy of a Doll: The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook
by Susanna Oroyan

Anatomy of a Doll: The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook
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Author: Susanna Oroyan
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-04-01
ISBN: 157120024X
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: C&T Publishing

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Book Review: A WONDERFUL BIBLE
Summary: 5 Stars

IF TRYING TO TEACH YOURSELF DOLLMAKING A TOOL WITH MANY TIPS OF
DIFFERENT METHODS.I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM IT.ALTHOUGH I HAVE HAD FAILURES IT IS MAKING MY SKILLS GROW.ANOTHER MUST HAVE.

Summary of Anatomy of a Doll: The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook

More than just a dollmaking book, Anatomy of a Doll provides a fascinating overview of the creative process that has gone into dollmaking for centuries. With nearly 300 excellent photographs of her own dolls and those of many other accomplished artists, noted doll expert Susanna Oroyan offers instructions and ideas for a tremendous variety of cloth dolls. Separate chapters are devoted to the head, the body (including hands and feet), body joints, assemblies, and finishing details. There is enough practical information on all aspects of basic techniques to help the novice dollmaker, and even experts will discover an abundance of new ideas. Everyone will marvel at the unbounded creativity reflected in these remarkable figures.

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