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| wig removal | 6/25/2008 | Marilyn B. Hughes |
Q: could you please tell me what to use to remove the wig of my doll, and what to use to glue together ...
A: Since you don't mention the size of the doll, I'm not sure if any of this will help, but I'll try. ...
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| Wigs | 6/9/2008 | Marilyn B. Hughes |
Q: I made an 18" grandma doll with a 9-10 size head. Am looking for a grey wig pulled straight back ...
A: I'm not experienced in making wigs for dolls of this size. However,I wanted to answer you with a ...
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| Mini Hairpins | 6/2/2008 | Marilyn B. Hughes |
Q: I have a Barbie that I need to do a "swept-up" hairdo on and I need to find some mini-hairpins to ...
A: You can make your own mini-hairpins using jewelry findings called headpins along with tiny ...
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| MAKING MY OWN FASHION DOLL. | 3/20/2008 | Marilyn B. Hughes |
Q: My name is Kym Lenoir and I came across you web site. I am trying to start my own doll company.My ...
A: There are really two types of fashion dolls. The type most people are familiar with are the ...
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| OOAK Prosculpt minis | 5/15/2006 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am new at sculpting my babies -- and am doing well so far. I want to put soft fuzzy hair on my ...
A: You can apply hair (meaning on top of the finished sculpture) using mohair, animal, human hair or ...
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| Wig for clay doll | 4/29/2006 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I'm afraid that I've put the cart before the horse. New to Cernit clay, I was pretty happy with the ...
A: The least expensive method for making a wig for this doll is to go to the craft section of your ...
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| who madde these dolls and how can i find them | 11/29/2005 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: Play Ground Kids They were dolls maybe about 6 inches tall. They were made of material and had big ...
A: My expertise is in MAKING dolls. I am a sculptor offering to answer questions about people who wish ...
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| faux water and suds | 8/3/2005 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am seeking info how to make a sculpted figure from polymer clay, look as though it is covered in ...
A: JB, My educated GUESS is that the person actually blows bubbles INTO the resin as it is setting ...
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| about my half doll | 6/8/2005 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I have acquired this half doll which is a lady with a tray with pot, cup and saucer about 4 1/2" ...
A: I am sorry, it isn't possible to send photos via this site and I don't open attachments from ...
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| Doll Question | 5/31/2005 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I have a limited edition 20" porcelain doll that looks like Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady. The ...
A: As with most dolls sold 'commercially' (that is mass marketed by companies and not created ...
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| Hand-making doll wigs | 3/9/2005 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: The link was merely to provide you with a reference as to the particular doll style I'm looking to ...
A: Emily, Gotcha! I see what you'd like to do! Most doll wig manufacturers DO only make 'natural' ...
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| Hand-making doll wigs | 3/9/2005 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I can't seem to find a tutorial on how to hand-make acrylic doll wigs anywhere. I'm specifically ...
A: Emily, I visited the site...can you be more specific about which wigs you're referring to? ...
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| Painting a vinyl doll | 2/28/2005 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I have had a vinyl American girl style for the past fifteen years, and I have decided it is time to ...
A: Cayora, Yes...you can successfully paint your doll to 'freshen' up her look! I want to advise, ...
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| doll hair | 1/9/2005 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: --Hello! My mother recently cleaned out her attic and gave me my old toys. The dolls are mostly 9" ...
A: Randi, Rather than answer your questions myself...I am going to send you to the expert of the ...
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| Getting Started with Doll Making | 11/28/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: Jill, Hi! I have fallen in love with doll-making and would like to start making a couple of 16" ...
A: wonderful world of dollmaking!!! OK...let's start by answering your questions! Polymer clay or ...
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| Princess dolls | 11/23/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: i am trying to market a comic strip at princesscomics.com and would like to know how i can have ...
A: Yes, I am a doll maker and sculptor who creates dolls for folks just like yourself who need ...
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| making a santa doll | 11/13/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am having trouble finding a santa doll head large enough for a 36" doll (a very pretty santa head, ...
A: Sunny, Very sorry for the delay in answering...I never rec'd your original email! It seems to me ...
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| doll clothing | 10/21/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I understand that your expertise is in doll-making, but I had a question about doll clothes. I'm ...
A: Abby, I did a simple search on Google (www.Google.com and typed in "18" doll clothes") and it came ...
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| Display boxes for custom dolls | 10/16/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I've just recently began doing 11 1/2 inch doll makeovers and have been searching the internet for ...
A: This is really outside of my area of dollmaking expertise, but I did a quick "Google" search for ...
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| Making body for vinyl doll | 10/1/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I recently returned from a trip to Mexico. I purchased two doll packages with head, arms & legs. I ...
A: It is absolutely possible to determine the body size of your doll using the head. BUT...it is ...
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| magic skin | 9/7/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I have a Dennis the Menace doll. I took it to a lady that reccomended magic skin to repair his ...
A: Virginia, While I do not specialize in doll repair (I am a doll maker, sculptor, teacher...), I did ...
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| How to find a market for my dolls | 8/3/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I make dolls in a part time capacity. I buy the torsos and afterwards create dresses and head/hair ...
A: I am sorry not to give a more positive answer at this time, but the truth is that the collectibles ...
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| WHAT I NEED AND HOW TO STRING DOLL | 4/12/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I HAVE THE DOLL PARTS,HEAD, BODY ,ARMS&LEGS, UPPER AND LOWER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO ORDER ...
A: It sounds to me like a simple enough operation! You need some elastic to string the doll. Here is ...
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| doll material | 4/2/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: how can i find small miniature recorders to put inside my dolls that i make
A: Dena, The smallest I found online can be located at this website: ...
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| Magic skin for dolls | 3/15/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I see this term alot in doll making newsltrs, but I have no idea what it is. Could you please ...
A: I have found two references to magic skin online. June Goodnow, doll artist and teacher created a ...
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| Doll making | 3/9/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am interesting in making dolls (like the barbie dolls) and also wig making. I have no clue as to ...
A: To make original dolls takes a good teacher, talent, time and persistance! While I often recommend ...
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| Doll making | 3/3/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am interesting in making dolls (like the barbie dolls) and also wig making. I have no clue as to ...
A: I'd be happy to help, but I need more information from you. When you say that you want to make ...
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| Doll Making | 2/19/2004 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I'm looking for classes to take in Grand Rapids Michigan so I can learn to make baby dolls. I've ...
A: You're aabout to take a step into a wonderful world of creation! Congratulations! I found several ...
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| Doll wigs | 7/31/2003 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am in need of a wig for an antique doll and would like to know if you know of a good supplier?
A: I did a simple search online and found two different options amongst hundreds from which you could ...
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| Painting a new skin tone on a vinyl doll | 5/2/2003 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: Is it possible to repaint a Syndee's vinyl doll head to make it a couple of shades darker? I have a ...
A: It is possible to make vinyl APPEAR darker...but the effects long-term results are dubious. If you ...
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| miniature figurine making | 4/23/2003 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am looking for information on how to begin making human miniature figurines preferably out of ...
A: Brian, You have two options...get some clay and start fooling with it...or Get thee to a bookstore! ...
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| doll heights measured in "heads" | 1/31/2002 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am making a family of dolls for my granddaughter and I need to know the average heights of people ...
A: No problem at all! A male adult is 8-7 heads high. A female adult is 7-6 heads high. A child is ...
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| doll armatures | 9/15/2001 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: i am making an armatured body for a 24inch doll. how do i know how much wire to cut for the arms? ...
A: You don't say if you have a pre-sewn body stocking...so I'm going to go on the premise that you do ...
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| publishing | 3/29/2001 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I have been trying to find out how to publish my original pattern myself w/o giving up my rights to ...
A: I'm going to speak in BROAD generalities here...and let me preface this entire bit of advice by ...
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| Should I buy Marilyn Monroe | 2/20/2001 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am thinking about buying a Marilyn Monroe Portrait doll by World Doll. The seller has advised me ...
A: Well...to answer your last question first...if this doll is the one that you want, is affordable ...
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| teddy bears/dolls | 2/17/2001 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I'm going to start repairing teddy bears & dolls. The first three that I have need either one or two ...
A: There are a wealth of supply houses that have just what you are looking for! The older bears that ...
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| doll hair | 2/17/2001 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I have several older Barbies. I would like to know how to wash and/or restore thier hair.
A: Lynn, The basic mode of washing and restoring hair is to give it a good TEPID (not hot) rinse in 3 ...
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| Doll patterns | 2/17/2001 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I'm the mother of 3 small boys and I would like to make them a doll (or teddy bear) that has several ...
A: Your children will TREASURE these dolls! Good for you and have a wonderful time creating these ...
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| puppets | 2/5/2001 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am a freelance student artist with an interest in puppet and doll making. I am looking for the ...
A: Sure...I'm happy to help! THE single best book on making dolls (puppets aren't my area of expertise, ...
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| Doll Hair | 2/5/2001 | Jill Nemirow-Nelson |
Q: I am interested in remodeling Barbie Dolls. I read an article about re-rooting the hair, but I ...
A: Try www.Miniworld.com they have all kinds of doll accessories and wigs...at really great prices... ...
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