To be honest when I saw the post about a workshop for an angel shrine doll on Woodstown Whimsies I thought I must have been reading it all wrongly because the wording was making it sound like the workshop was going to be no charge....free.....!!!!! All to make a gorgeous paperclay doll on an altered shrine, with full instructions on video to boot!
While keeping my excitement down, I continued to read and then after visiting the new blogsite and reading comments by a couple of other readers, I realised that it was in fact FREE!!
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I would normally find it hard to afford these sort of workshops/tutorials and I was so excited and amazed at the generosity that Daryle was showing.
So I just had to share it all with you and if you're interested in learning how to make one of these gorgeously whimsical pieces you know where to go now!
I came to know about Daryle Cook through his beautiful Santos Doll that I found in a Prims Magazine by Stampington.
The workshop is broken down into about 8 videos and in this first one he shows how to start the paperclay head, add the beads for the eyes and add the nose.
Not bad for a beginner I think. Room for improvement indeed but of course that will come with time.
I need to shape the head a bit more.
Next video will be building the eyebrows.
It's silly how excited I am about making this project and usually when I see something I'd like to make I will bookmark it and tell myself I'll come back later when I have more time or feel more like it or I've got everything together etc etc.....then more often than not it never gets made. :(
Well this time I surprised myself by getting everything together this morning after I found that Daryle had put up the first video and started making it straight away! I love his work and look forward to making myself something half as good!
I'll be using the strange little wooden box for the shrine for the doll and I figure by the time I'm finished you won't recognise it!
I just hope it's not too big. Still, I have time to find something else if I wish. I love the wooden clock house that he has found for his piece. Just the right size and shape. :)
I will post photos of my progress and hope to have a really lovely piece to be proud of.
Just have to find the patience to wait for the next video!!!
Thought maybe you'd like to see the fun little dolls I made recently.
We crafty girls were going out for Laura's birthday last week and I thought she'd like the little rabbit one as I know she likes strange and weird little things! Hmmm...... ;D Sorry Laura Lou! x♥
They're only about 8" high and feel quite nice to hold in one hand, and the other girls said I should make more and list them so made the second one, but not sure how many more there will be....
I love the little cat one I have to say, but then I am a cat lady at heart!
Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity. ~ Bo Bennett
Your starting to shine Lady Pam, I can see your bright ideas from here :-) love your dolls head I cant wait to see her/him finished. Cute bunny dolls too. xoxoxo
ReplyDeletePam, I'll have to check out the link you mention. I'm not going to try it just now. I signed up to make that chubby book. Like you said, I hope I stick to it. I love your little dolls. Are the heads cloth? They do look like cloth. Both are cute. I haven't made a doll in many years. Looking forward to seeing your shrine doll. Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteMust have been on autopilot for the past week or so and missed your last 2 posts! Sorry. Was thinking you should give lessons to mum?? Glad you're finding some passion for something. Love it all!
ReplyDeleteI can see the fun had started over there, love the rabbit and cat too!
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