Change from the way she looked on March 9.
I am not finished with the face on this doll. I have more work to do on the eyes. I think they are too dark now, so I'll lighten them up the next time I work on her.
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wow, what talent! this looks terrific
ReplyDeleteThanks!! Since the last person (a young MALE person who shall remain nameless!) pronounced it "creepy!," I really NEEDED to hear some kind words about this head! Thanks, again!!
ReplyDeleteI added the "before" pictures so people could see the process. I'm sorry the head has glue on its eyes in the first picture, but I ALMOST forgot to even take a "before" picture, something I have done before!
ReplyDeleteMore process photos, please? Is the fabric glued on? and then painted? what a nice way to rescue a doll head that has seen better days.
ReplyDeleteYes, Wooly Woman, the cotton knit fabric is glued over the vinyl. Some people (Judi Ward, in particular) glue a layer of Warm and Natural over the head first, and also add Sclupey or Fimo in places to change the face. I did not do that on this head, although I DID put a little Paper Clay over the eyes to cover the eyelashes that were making a "bump" I didn't like.
ReplyDeleteAfter the glued-on fabric has dried, I paint gesso over the close and sand when it has dried. Two or more coats of gesso may be needed--I think I used two coats. The gesso seals the cloth and keeps the paint from soaking in.
Correction, re the above comment: I paint gesso over the CLOTH.
ReplyDeleteNew comment: I took the disembodied head to knit group today and the ladies there didn't think it was creepy. It's a guy thing, I guess.