Porcelain Dollmaking Help

Composition bodies

feeds@yuku.com (tlongabaugh) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:28:12 GMT

I was recently given some body molds and I purchased some composition slip. The directions on the composition slip say to cast as you would lowfire ceramic. I have never cast ceramic. Can anyone give me some direction as far as casting?

setting eyes

feeds@yuku.com (wandajeanmcgovern) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:45:34 GMT

Several years ago, when learing to make dolls, we used dental plaster to set eyes. I do not have a source to get dental plaster so could someone please tell me what is now used to set eyes? Thanks very much for any info.

Wanda

Painting Techniques

feeds@yuku.com (Bonnie Neville) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:18:32 GMT

I have several Ali Hansen lady dolls. I have Nadia, Camille and Cinamon. I have everything else required to complete these dolls, including eyes, wigs and all clothing. However, the lady that was helping me to paint these dolls has passed away, I do not have any painting techniques. Can anyone help me. I have tried many internet websites with very little success.

Tinting Coolcast?

feeds@yuku.com (Greya) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:01:43 GMT

I was just wondering whether or not its possible to tint coolcast before using it, and if there is a difference between tinting cool cast and using a body stain. Does seeley also have any products to finish the doll so that it is more water resistant? Is cool cast somewhat water resistant itself?

Comfy Scrubs?

feeds@yuku.com (lucysdaddy) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:13:06 GMT

Is Seeleys still selling the "comfy scrub" for cleaning soft-fired greenware? I can't find it on the site.

Best way to attatch pate to porcelain doll head?

feeds@yuku.com (china doll) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:49:36 GMT

If I just glue it on with Elmer's white glue, what if I need to remove it later? Is there a better way that would make the pate easier to remove? How would I go about removing the pate? I'm wondering about this in case the doll's eyes should need to be removed/reapaired, ect. Thank you for your help.

stringing all bisque Gem

feeds@yuku.com (uf409) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:34:26 GMT

Can anyone give me any suggestions on cleaning & stringing the all bisque Gem? Thank you very much

Where can I find braided straw by the yard?

feeds@yuku.com (goldiebleu) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:45:37 GMT

I want to make my own doll hats, but I can't seem to find this anymore. It was long, continuous lengths of narrow, braided straw. It used to be sold by Standard Doll Company in a package. I've been to a few doll websites, but they are not very specific about the width measurements. I want something that's scaled small enough for dolls, and in the "natural" straw color. Thanks for any help.

Doll Artisan articles - There is actually help for you!

feeds@yuku.com (tlongabaugh) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:49:38 GMT

I am looking for two articles from back issues of Doll Artisan magazine. I have contacted Seeleys and apparently they no longer have the magazines. The articles are:

1. Volume 25, No. 4, September 2002, page 54, "Giselle"
2. Volume 23, No. 6, January 2001, page 99, "Lotti"

If anyone has these articles and could copy them for me, I would really appreciate it. I am more than happy to pay for copies and shipping. Thank you!

Doll Class Directory

feeds@yuku.com (karenr61) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:51:29 GMT

I am frustrated by how often I hear people ask about doll calsses and no one can direct them to one. There is interest out there, and there are teachers, but somehow communication has broken down and we are loosing new doll makers. I am putting together a Doll Class Directory that will be posted on my blog when we go live so everybody can use it. If you teach a class or know anyone who does please email the contact to me : karenr61@comcast.net...

bisque firing timing & settings

feeds@yuku.com (noosh) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:46:58 GMT

Hello,

I was lucky enough to find this forum today & sign up!
As a beginner miniature doll maker I have one question that has been confusing me:
I have a very small Olympic test kiln with a sitter! I use Seeley's french bisque slip to be fired at cone 6!
When I want to bisque fire my tiny dolls at what setting & for how long should I set the kiln to fire? & also what setting & how long for china painting?
Basically my question is: Do I set the...

Smiling Bru S190 K - possible composition body.....

feeds@yuku.com (dragonette) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:35:37 GMT

Would anyone know which Seeley composition lady body would be the closest match for this mold as I do not wish to make a cloth body.

refurbishing antique dolls

feeds@yuku.com (mopsidot1) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:37:42 GMT

Hi, I have a few questions, please. I received a few real antique dolls and need to know what size the body should be. How and where do I measure. Same for wigs and shoes. Also, the porcelain heads are dirty and if I remember correctly, they can be fired (what cone?) to clean them. I will be back with some questions of dressing them. I went thru all the apprentiships, 1, 2, 3 Products, and Teacher Certifications about 14 years ago. I really need to...

Dolls Beautiful: Article on Bambino

feeds@yuku.com (Sarah) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:35:58 GMT

Hi,
I've been looking for older Dolls Beautiful magazine with an article on Bambino (Bleuette brother) mold... I remember the issue also has its worksheet and was issued a few years ago.
There are tons of DAG magazines on my book shelves, and I just can't find the one! Does anyone know which issue of the magazine? Thank you for your help!!!!!

very new to pouring just a few questions

feeds@yuku.com (michelenebelung) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:10:21 GMT

I tried to sculpt out of clay not very good at it, so decided to try pouring, i already have some really pretty molds. I ordered the Seeley's French Compositon slip to do the molds, is the right slip to do. I do not know what the color is so i don't know if i have to paint. What color is this? I have baby molds so a baby color would be perfect so if the slip is not that color what color would i want to use to paint. Also, if i wanted to try to use rubber, latex, or silcone for...

Boots pattern

feeds@yuku.com (annie) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:37:28 GMT

Hi -- I'm looking for a boot pattern for a 28 inch doll. Thanks for your help!

Annie

Sleeping eyes

feeds@yuku.com (tlongabaugh) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:53:31 GMT

I have a doll that needs sleeping eyes - specifically Primrose and Daisy. Where can I find instructions on making, applying sleep eyes?

Thank you.

Zelma needs an arm

feeds@yuku.com (lorna) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:14:30 GMT

I am here in Florida for the winter and I want to dress some dolls while I'm here. I mailed them but unfortunately the fingers of one of Zelma's hands were broken in transit. It is the right, french bisque porcelain lower arm of a Seeley modern composition doll body that I made in the modern doll seminar. The arm is about 6" long with a rounded elbow joint that fits into...

Dolls

feeds@yuku.com (golddollmaker) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:06:41 GMT

I want to make a Polichinelle. Can a Bru, Jumeau or a Steiner be dressed this way?
Thank You

HeBee, SheBee

feeds@yuku.com (tlongabaugh) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:14:13 GMT

I recently was given molds for HeBee, SheBee. Does anyone know where I can find worksheets or instructions for making these dolls? Thank you!