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Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction (Paperback)

by Susanna Oroyan (Author) "When you stop to think about what you really do when you make a figure, it ought to go something like this: Stimulus-something that pops..." (more)
Key Phrases: wire armature body, cloth over wire armature, elinor peace bailey, Don Smith, Susanna Oroyan, New York (more...)
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Editorial Reviews
Barbara Campbell, editor, Soft Dolls & Animals!
"Once again, Susanna Oroyan gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art. She encourages us to try, then explains the fundamentals to pave the way. Best of all are the examples, which provide pure inspiration."

Book Description
An in-depth guide to doll making from concept to "imaginative engineering," this book is for every collector and artist. A gallery of all of the important "art" doll makers today-a record for collectors and inspiration for doll artists. A wide variety of construction methods, the techniques for getting proportions correct, and ideas on how to develop ideas and then construct advanced art figures or dolls are covered. 250 color photos plus over 200 drawings. 160 pages.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: C&T Publishing (March 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1571200606
  • ISBN-13: 978-1571200600
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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