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There seems to be a huge fascination with altered and found objects in the art world these days, and I must confess that I too am smitten….So what do you get when you merge two passions – doll making & altered tins – you get Gwendolyn!

This is such a yummy doll! I had so much a fun making Gwendolyn and would love to share her with you! I used a lot of my favorite things: velvet, netting, leaf garland, velvet leaves, pearls, glitzy beads, bits of lace and other fun stuff from my stash (and that’s just on the outside).

The tin is lined with pretty scrapbooking papers and then filled to the brim with bits of lace, silk flowers, velvet leaves, junk jewelry (nothing expensive but it looks pretty when you put it together), glass glitter, glass beads, pearls, rhinestone jewelry…….oh my! Like I said, YUMMY!

We will be using my “Jubilee-press mold” (which will be available at Joggles) to create the face on this doll. I’ll show you how to use the press mold to create a head bead, and also how to tweak the face a bit to get different looks - It’s a really fun process. Press molds are a great way to make a quick face. Also, they are great for those who may not feel comfortable sculpting a face. We will also be using Apoxie Clay…the newest tool in my toolbox.

I usually try to list all the techniques you will learn…but there are too many to list. Sometimes the class is about the techniques you learn and sometimes it’s just about making a really fun doll! With this doll you get both! Here is a breakdown of the 7 lessons included in this workshop.

Lesson 1: Prep Tin

Make holes to attach arms, legs, and head
Prepare surface for Apoxie clay, paint, and papers
Line inside with pretty paper

Lesson 2: Make the head

Using Apoxie Clay 101
Create a head bead using Apoxie clay, and a press mold
Tweak clay face to make it a little more you…

Lesson 3: Cover tin

Cover tin with Apoxie clay – learn to create textured surfaces using lace Decorate front of tin by creating delicate vines and leaves using apoxie clay and wire
Paint clay – I’ll show you how to paint the surface to really make that lace pattern pop

Lesson 4: Arms, Legs, & Head

Learn a fun and easy technique for creating tiny fingers
Make whimsical and shapely arms and legs
Attach arms & legs
Attach head

Lesson 5: Fill the inside with pictures, jewels, laces, junk jewelry, and any goodies you have in your stash

Lesson 6: Costuming

Create a head dress
Add a pretty little skirt

Lesson 7: Wings

Make aluminum wings – so pretty and easy too!
Attach wings and hanger

The supply list will be sent to all students one week before the class starts. Once you buy this class you will receive an email order confirmation, but you will not hear from us again until the supply list is sent.

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