I tend to upscale my projects as I work on them, getting bigger and bigger than I ever expected. For the first time, I’ve had to downsize in order to focus on quality rather than quantity. Originally, I was going to make a full diorama with a full band of dolls, but when I realized how much work one was, I dedicated myself to completing one to the best of my ability.
Why didn’t anyone tell me that it’s probably not a great idea to do a project on a deadline centered around several mediums you’ve never worked with before? I’ve sewn a few things before, but I’ve never used paper clay, and I’ve certainly never made yarn wefts. But when has that ever stopped me?
Lace detailing on the top of the doll’s dress.
A doll’s head, now complete with animal ears and the beginnings of hair.
Doll hands (or, paws).
After a lot, and I mean a lot, of procrastination, I’ve ended up with this:
