Works in Progress- It's Always Something.....

Well, I'm bopping along on my doll-making book. The pictures look pretty good....I think.

But, now I'm worried about the dark ground I'm using. I like it because the colors stand out to me. Some people see the black as too stark.

I'm going to just go with what I've got because I really hate stark white grounds and I really don't want to make 3 more dolls. I also have to stop 2nd guessing myself if I want to get this book done.

Works in Progress--Photos for Book in progress

I started a book sometime ago on how to create a half doll like my blue and green creation Nerina.









Well, I've gotten the sections on how to make a metal armature for a half doll done.








Yesterday I worked on photos on how to cover the armature with yarn and batting. I am getting the hang of photographing as I go. I found it kind of frustrating at first. Today I'm working on pictures of sewing the first layer of fabric to the batted armature.


Yes, all these are random photos....I'm not giving away this process for free ......:)



Eventually these steps will give you a doll that looks something like Nerina. I 'm enjoying this writing exercise, but I am still nervous my written directions will be difficult to follow.


But I'll never know if I can do this if I don't try. If everything goes well, I should be done soon.:)