Enchanting Art Dolls and Soft Sculptures: Sculpting • Crazy Quilting • Embellishing • Embroidery

I have so many how to make doll books, that I'm a bit jaded. So, before reviewing this book, I stepped back and asked myself if it would be a good book for someone with fewer how to make doll books. The answer is yes. The dolls have clay heads, hands and feet, with cloth bodies, and wire armatures. The author did a good job of giving usable instructions, and the illustrations are helpful. I like the gallery, as we seldom see many eastern European or Russian dolls. I think this is a very worthwhile book.

I gave this rating because the book is wonderful for different type to learn how to make. After sewing Miniature Bears for 30 years I have been making dolls/Angels proceeds to go to Cancer Research in memory if those I have lost to cancer. My hospital sved my life Dec 13 2011. I made my mind up then if I was going to be sick, I would take care of my self and sell them for proceeds for cancer.This unique book has been so exciting for moving up to new ways of making dolls. The simple way of helping one follow a new way.

This book contains good, detailed instructions with pictures. There is a list of tools, w/photos, Basics of doll making, sculpting tips w/pictures, a discussion on crazy quilting, eight projects, patterns and a gallery. The projects include dolls, fish,a teddy bear and an enchanted cottage. The dolls are made of clay with wire armatures, but the fish, bear and cottage are fabric.I'm happy with the book and intend on making several, if not all of the projects. L. Dombrowsky

I haven't dug my way through this in its entirety yet, but it looks fun, useful, informative, and is certainly what you'd call 'eye candy' if you're into doll making. I wanted some helpful information on certain techniques, and though this doesn't exactly address my questions, I've already found all sorts of intriguing suggestions to try next time I have a few spare hours. Love it.

The book is excellent or the serious doll makers. The ideas and techniques can be modified and simplified by an experienced crafter but its definitely not for the beginner. The fish soft sculpture is the icing in this book. Loved it!

I bought this book as reference for a summer project with my granddaughter. She is 8 years old and loves clay. I am looking forward to creating a doll with her. The information is simple enough and not intimidating at all for a first-time doll maker such as my granddaughter.

This book was an enjoyable read. Lots of good information and ideas. I have alot of books on dolls and this was a great addition to my library.

The projects in this book are very creative and very unique. The ideas can also be a jumpstart for creating your own unique style of dollmaking.

Lovely reference book. Covers the basics of sewing, sculpting and painting mixed media dolls and characters. Lots of quirky, inspirational designs.

This is more than a craft book ...amazing photos and tutorials on how to make various items...it has made me want to start new hobbies .....I love this book it is one of my favourites

Great little book which has given me loads of ideas and inspiration to step outside of the box!

Great present for my daughter in law!

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