Expert: Nanetta Bananto - 11/13/2004

Question
I am having trouble finding a santa claus head large enough for a 36" doll.  I also want to make the body, and was wondering if you can tell me where i can find a pattern to make a simple body, not so much a full doll body, but one made of large dowels or 2X4's.  Can you help?

Answer
Dear Sunny - Below are some links to try.  There are various videos and books to teach you how to sculpt a face or you can get a mold or purchase greenware.  Usually, the construction for the body is available through these sources as well.  I hope this is helpful to you.  Nanetta

http://www.dollmaking.org/shows/suppC.html

http://www.thegrandfatherclaus.com/classes/default.htm

http://www.diandolls.com/

http://www.artdolls.com/catalog.cfm

http://www.dolldesigns.com/supplies.html

http://bearrynicedolls.com/greenwarelist2.html