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Martha Bishop commented on Jan Conwell's photo
Really nice. The hat is just beautiful and i already said how much I liked the dress. They are a perfect match.
Kamala Raab commented on Jan Conwell's photo
Jan, you have done a beautiful job on all of your dolls and their accessories. This hat is my favorite, so very pretty.
Kamala Raab commented on Debbie Barlow's photo
I love their faces, chubby bodies and hair color.
Paula Walton replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Fran,
It doesn't shrink much at all, which I really like. I also like the smoother texture which allows for finer detail. Plus it is just generally easier for me to use. When you asked it was my immediate choice, since it does…
Artis Corwin replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Thank you Paula I am like Fran I think I just might try it. I do love the paper clay but I am not afraid to try something new, and with your wonderful advise from your experience I think it will be a grand adventure, now that I have bought a…
Fran Renner replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Thanks Paula, I can't wait to try it. Does it shrink like the paperclay.
Paula Walton replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Artis,
La Doll is an air drying clay. Here is the official description:
Activa La Doll Satin Smooth Air-Dry Clay
Molded, sculpted, stamped or carved, La Doll is the clay of choice for doll artists worldwide.
The perfect air-dry clay for fine…
Artis Corwin commented on Debbie Barlow's photo
Pretty shoes, They do put you in mind of circus acrobat. I think you should still make one look like a fairy godmother. They are pretty dolls.
Artis Corwin commented on Debbie Barlow's photo
Debbie I have to tell you again how much I like the knees. One thing for sure you have something to look foreward to. Love the way you gave them Dancing Tinkle Toes too. Great socks.
Artis Corwin replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Gosh Fran, you scared me there as I was reading fast and thought you said you were a 160 years old. My hearing is not so good if I am in a big crowd, and I do have to admit I have heard some very strange comments, via my personal…
Fran Renner replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Paula
I went to Michael's this afternoon they had two different kinds of the La Doll clay, I bought one of each Premier light weight Stone Clay and Natural Stone Clay which one do you use. I am excited I have not worked on Antique…
Paula Walton replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Fran,
I bought mine locally at Michael's, but a quick check online showed a multitude of sellers. Here is a link to La Doll clay at Dick Blick.
I'm sure she will be beautiful once you are finished giving her a…
Fran Renner replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Thanks Paula that is a good idea I have never heard of La Doll can I get it on line. The dolls pretty scary I'll send you before and after. Her head is a train reck but her body is good, one arm needs repaired.
Fran
Dixie Redmond replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Hi, Fran - I saw somewhere that their next auction is early April. :-) I would love to be able to go, but no childcare right now for my child with autism to do a trip.
Fran Renner replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Thanks Dixie
She is sweet, she looks like the one at the Strong Museum. Is Withington's getting their spring auction ready.
Thank you Artis!I have been blessed with some vintage fabric and lace from my sister's husbands great,great gramma!Love it.
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Paula Walton replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
Martha,
I'd love to see photos of your garden statues :) I have one that is 20 years old and has held up to New England winters really well, but the little girl that I keep having to replace just doesn't last, although to be fair…
Dixie Redmond replied to anniebeez's discussion 'So whatcha' workin on?'
For some reason the Alabama with Izzies picture won't enlarge here but does on my blog....here's the link
http://www.northdixiedesigns.com/search?q=Alabama+baby+sitting+on+Red+Izzie%27s+lap
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Maida Dolls Group is open to anyone genuinely interested in making antique inspired dolls. If you'd like to read beyond the first page, you will need to join the group. There is no cost to joining Maida Dolls Group, but if you enjoy the group, learn something, or benefit in some way tips are appreciated when the tip jar is online :-) I want to keep this a free group if possible.
This lovely Papier mache doll above is one of Edyth O'Neill's beauties, the picture is an auction photo. Edyth says, "Amy came from the Merritt museum auction with a little museum tag in her apron pocket with the name "Amy" written there. She is a German made doll, of the Greiner period, and was one of my favorites in this musem where I visited her many times over years."
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The guidelines of this group are mostly the kind of stuff you learned in school a long time ago. Treat others as you would want to be treated. Please read the guidelines and follow them. If you can't follow the guidelines, then don't join. I reserve the right to delete posts which are not positive or suspend members for the same reason. Keep it positive!
1. You are free to upload pictures you own or have rights to that relate in some way to making antique doll to your personal page and to your album. Please keep the number of pictures for your account under 25.
2. Respect copyrights of others. Do not save or post images or content that are owned by someone else without their permission.
3. You are free to share any information you yourself have developed in respects to making antique inspired dolls. If you took the pictures, share away. If you developed the technique, share away. Please don't share other people's techniques, pictures or information gleaned from others' classes.
4. Don't forget to have fun!
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1. You are free to upload pictures you own or have rights to that relate in some way to making antique doll to your personal page and to your album. Please keep the number of pictures for your account under 25.
2. Respect copyrights of others. Do not save or post images or content that are owned by someone else without their permission.
3. You are free to share any information you yourself have developed in respects to making antique inspired dolls. If you took the pictures, share away. If you developed the technique, share away. Please don't share other people's techniques, pictures or information gleaned from others' classes.
4. Don't forget to have fun!
5. You can post links to places related to antique dolls and making dolls. Viagra is not one of them, unless there's something I don't know about. Soooo be assured that spammers will be blocked immediately.
maidatoday.ning.com was created by Dixie RedmondNorthdixie Designs. All Rights Reserved.
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So whatcha' workin on? 84 Replies
I just finished another angel for an onlineartist co-op I belong to. I have Deannas Alabama baby about half done. I am planning to turn her into an Izzanah. I am awaiting the bluefrog sculpting and…Continue
Started by anniebeez. Last reply by Paula Walton 9 hours ago.
Let's Celebrate!!! 37 Replies
Did something you made get published? Did you meet a doll making goal? Did one of your dolls win an award?This is the place to celebrate. :-) Don't be shy about sharing your own or someone…Continue
Started by Dixie Redmond. Last reply by J. Ann Firth yesterday.
is Maida dolls group scarey 7 Replies
hi, i read this on my email yesterday and wanted to add my four penneth in....the group its self is not scarey and the lessons and video on making the Izannah walker type doll is very thorough and…Continue
Started by pam killoran. Last reply by Artis Corwin yesterday.
FREEBIES! 1 Reply
Yikes! Stuff keeps following me home! A friend keeps sending me sewing stuff and, I now have TWO 2 100 yd. spools of 3/8" White Satin Ribbon! Want some no charge? Let me know. I can get 10 yards…Continue
Started by Diane Peachey. Last reply by Dixie Redmond on Sunday.
Main Discussion Thread 771 Replies
Hi, everyone - We can discuss antique dolls, antique doll making hints, things posted on the Maida Today website, etc. Smiles,DixieContinue
Started by Dixie Redmond. Last reply by Jackie on Friday.
Make a Storybook Character Doll 16 Replies
March…Continue
Started by Dixie Redmond. Last reply by Dixie Redmond on Thursday.
How do you use piping in a doll dress? 12 Replies
Despite having done medieval costuming for ten years, I have fairly limited experience with most sewing techniques. I love embroidery, hand-sewing, and designing/sculpting with fabric, so I managed…Continue
Started by Jan Conwell. Last reply by Paula Walton Jan 21.
Share Your Studios and Work Areas 27 Replies
Please share pictures of your art-making areas (studios, work rooms, sewing rooms, etc). You can click on the picture and it will open up in a new window. Click on it again to enlarge. We did…Continue
Started by Dixie Redmond. Last reply by J. Ann Firth Jan 15.
Blog Posts
Patti Langston Introducing myself to all the wonderfull doll artists here at MAIDA
Hello To all you wonderful doll artists
Im reading Christine Lefever's blog . I have always been enchanted by antique dolls- those sweet faces, those gorgeous eyes , the sumptuous clothing the dainty and exquisite acessories, still makes my heart flutter .
. Being a romantic at heart since childhood, I used to gaze at antique dolls and my imagination went wondering off into another time where I imagined the girl who owned the doll and how they would play together.…
Continue Posted by patricia Langston on January 26, 2012 at 5:16am — 1 Comment
For the Birds.
One hundred followers! Okay, not huge, but it's an interesting round-number and a sort of benchmark. :~)
Posted by Jan Conwell on January 17, 2012 at 8:59am
Izannah Inspired
It's been a while since my last Izannah's, and I've not done a Queen Anne inspired doll, so these three little ladies are what I've been working on. Alice is the Queen Anne in
spired girl and she's nearly finished. The other two are Mary and Iris (Iris is in blue and the only one finished). All are cloth, with slight needle sculpting on their faces, and Mary and Iris have slightly hand molded hair. Hope to have Mary and Alice finished for the new…
Posted by Linda Searle on December 6, 2011 at 9:20pm
Thank you!
Im so happy to joint this wonderful group. I love the Izannah doll very much. I hope, I will be able to make one soon, thank you for my membership acceptance
Posted by Bertha Vera on December 4, 2011 at 8:38pm
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