I am a Dollmaker.

I Have Moved to a New Location

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:54:00 +0000

I'm not dead...I've just moved. Please come and visit me at https://melisamatkin.wordpress.com/.

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Happy Day of the Dead!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:43:00 +0000

Little Red-Head Waldorf Doll

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:13:00 +0000

A one-of-a-kind Waldorf doll by Coppermouse Dolls. She features red hair made from Tibetan lambskin and is twelve inches tall. This doll will be for my daughter because her first Waldorf doll is getting pretty ragged. I can't tell you how many times I've cleaned that doll.

I Made Something Today

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:26:00 +0000

Sorry for my absence, but I am back! I made this cute little seven inch Waldorf doll for my daughter as a stocking stuffer. She has a wire skeleton, stuffed with wool and real mohair braids. Thanks for looking!!!

Grandpa Harvey and the Twins now on Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:20:00 +0000

Let me introduce to you Grandpa Harvey and the Twins. What a proud Grandpa he is too! This little family is available on Etsy.

Ugly Little Doodle: Vampire Child

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 May 2011 12:05:00 +0000

Big Bad Wolf Doll

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:48:00 +0000

This is one of those dolls which sat around for nearly two years. Two years! After I finished Agatha Muntz, I got the bug to work on my wolf. Since, the wolf is a new doll, I had to draft his wardrobe. So after a couple of malfunctions, I finished him. That's all I can think to write for now. I'll be back with more information.

Big Bad Wolf

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:21:00 +0000

Lace Collars and Jan Svankmejer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:15:00 +0000

I love lace collars. My latest doll, the Big Bad Wolf, is wearing a lace collar. And the reason is because of my endless love of Jan Svankmejer. What's the connection?

Just Finished Agatha Muntz

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:52:00 +0000

Ugly Little Doodle: Cthulu Child

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:09:00 +0000

Sneak Peek at Agatha Muntz

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Sneak Peek at Agatha Muntz

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Ugly Little Doodle

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:08:00 +0000

Ugly Little Doodle

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:15:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:47:00 +0000

I am finally at work on another doll. Hooray!

Hoffman Fabric Challenge Doodle 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:03:00 +0000

Just playing around with the idea of entering this year. Between you and me, I need the challenge. :)

Bendy Tutorial PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:01:00 +0000

I am currently hard at work on the costume section of the bendy tutorial. I hope to have it posted either today or tomorrow.

Yeah! I have finished the tutorial. If you should have any problems with it, please let me know in the comment section.

Click here for the PDF.

6 1/2" Bendy Doll Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000

I love those bendy dolls that are used in Waldorf schools and toys. I am making a small doll of the Virgin Mary for Epiphany for our nature table. So instead of spending six or seven dollars on just one bendy doll, I spent the money instead on supplies to make my own. Please enjoy this tutorial. I hope it helps you in your Waldorf journey!

Download the PDF!

Supply List:
Drill
Drill Bits
Wood Glue
Bonsai Tree Training Wire 5/32”
Wire Cutters
(2) Wood Split Egg 7/8 x 1.26”
(2) Wood Round Beads ½”; 1/8” Hole
(1) Wood Ball Knob 1 ¼”; 3/16” Hole
(1) Piece of Wood 1” x 3” x ½”

Body:
Take the 1” x 3” x ½” piece of wood and mark where you will drill the holes.

Next, using a drill with a 5/32” drill bit, drill the holes for the neck, arms, and legs. Drill all the way through the wood for the arms and legs (two holes on each side). For the neck hole on top, trill until you reach the arm holes.

Arms, Legs and Neck Wire:
Measure the bonsai wire and cut with the wire cutters. One wire will serve as both arms and one wire will serve as both legs.
Neck - 2”
Arms - 7.5”
Legs - 8”

Feet:
Take the split egg and drill 3/8” from the heel on top of egg.

Assembly:
First put some glue into the drilled holes of the head, body, hands, and feet. Next, insert wire for the arms in the body. Continue for the legs. Insert neck into body. Now attach head bead, hand beads and lastly, the split eggs for the feet. Bend the legs down into a standing position. Find the doll’s balance. Leave the arms straight so the hand beads will not slip off as the glue dries. Allow the glue to dry overnight or use an oven on the lowest setting and stand the doll on a metal pan and cook for a couple of hours. You are now finished.

Supply Resources:
Wood Pieces are available at Hobby Lobby, or you may order from www.craftsetc.com.

Bonsai tree training wire was purchased off of eBay a long time ago. You may find it at better home and garden centers. A personal note about this wire and why I like it so much is because it is capable of taking a lot of abuse. It can be bent over and over again will not break. So one may pose it over and over again and not worry about it breaking at an elbow or knee. Great for doll house dolls in my opinion.

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Glitt

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Deepest Gratitude

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:03:00 +0000

I just wanted to take the time to say thank you to my dear customers. All my ugly children and trolls now have new homes thanks to you!

Happy Holidays!

Melisa

Krampus Completed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:02:00 +0000

At last, my Krampus doll is complete. He is twelve inches tall. He is made out of paper-clay and cloth. He is wearing a red velveteen dalmatic trimmed with gold ribbon and white lace. His shock of black hair is faux fur. If you are not already a member of my mailing list, please consider joining. Add your email address to the Yahoo group located on the right hand side of my blog. Thanks!

SOLD

Krampus Sketch

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:21:00 +0000

Here is a little sketch of my Krampus doll.