by Alison Jackson | Oct 5, 2020 | art dolls, Art Dolls Only, Clay Art dolls, Uncategorized
Things I have been up to. Well I made those frilly knickers. And while I was at it, I finished one of the little ladies off as a witch, but one with a difference. She has cat’s eyes. What do you think? I really like the way they turned out, along with her lovely...
by Alison Jackson | Jun 8, 2020 | art dolls, BJD, Clay Art dolls
As far as I know Ball Jointed Dolls have two types of joints. If you know more please do let me know. Probably using the name as a clue, you can guess that they both include some sort of ball, and you would be right. Just like our shoulders and hips are ball joints...
by Alison Jackson | May 26, 2020 | art dolls, BJD, Clay Art dolls
Design Ok this is a stage I really try to skip in almost every area of my life. I am a jump in feet first kinda girl. Planning isn’t really a strong quality of mine. Which is why I often find myself making something that wasn’t what I intended at all. It’s more of an...
by Alison Jackson | May 18, 2020 | art dolls, BDJ, Clay Art dolls
Starting a New Project There might be a rite of passage for a lot of doll makers that we start out with cloth dolls. These are much easier to make. They usually come from a pattern; a set of pieces that you lay on fabric, cut out and sew together. Making a lovely...
by alisonjacksonartdolls_5tleet | Mar 6, 2019 | art dolls, Clay Art dolls
Good morning lovelies Today I wanted to share with you my Queen Elizabeth Art Doll and show you a few work in progress photos. Making this doll I used a tutorial by the incredibly talented Dorote Zaukaite (dorotesdolls.com) that I bought myself as a Christmas present,...
