Friday, April 12, 2013

She knows if you've been bad or good

Progress on my
wicked boudoir doll. 

More of the boots,
now with faux stockings.



The heels have a
cocktail stick armature
with paperclay 
and more paperclay for the sole.
I was worried about it cracking 
or flexing away from the fabric
but it all seems pretty secure.


Now she has hair 
(dirty blonde!)
and a face
and a name.
Melinda.

You'll address her as Mistress, however.



The stockings are made from tulle
with  seams at the back.
They'll have suspenders 
(Garter belt?)
and little garters.


I've finally worked out how to make the face 
with no center seam over the mouth,
which does make the lips easier to paint.



And I'd better get back to work
or I'm going to be in trouble.

30 comments:

  1. The mistress looks lovely. Her eyes are very magnetic and mysterious!:)

    Your doll making is amazing!

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    1. I'm so glad you like her eyes. I wanted a wicked expression, but not too severe. Magnetic and mysterious sounds perfect!

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  2. This is my favourite of yours .I love her face-can't wait to see her finished

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    1. Oh! Thank you! I'm so glad you like her. I'm hoping to finish her outfit this weekend, but you know how those plans go!

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  3. Such outstanding workmanship! I love her... Can't wait to see her in completion.

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    1. Thank you, Penny! She's been fun to work on and I learned so much. That's what I like best about doll making, each one teaches me something new.

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  4. Oh wow! She is gorgeous! I love how you did her shoes! You did such a fantastic job on her face. I say this all the time with your dolls, but this one is definitely my favorite doll you've made so far!

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    1. Oh, Mandy, thank you so much! She looked pretty awful before she got some hair and I was thinking I might have to re-make the head. So I'm really glad you like her! Apparently, blonde hair fixes everything.

      Her kinky boots were a giggle to make. I'm going to have make some more!

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  5. OH MY......Rhissanna, you are extremely talented! This doll has the most wonderful expression, let alone all the detail you are putting into her clothing and boots! WOW! WONDERFUL! And thank you for coming to visit my post. Oh, how I loved that little blue coat my mum sewed for me.

    HAPPY DAY and you are just so good at this art! Anita

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    1. Oh, thank you, Anita! Your support means a lot to me and thank you for dropping by to visit. I love that photo of you in the little blue coat. Your mother made it? She had gifted hands!

      That coat would look really sweet on a doll. Hummmmmm...

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  6. She's fabulous and very naughty but nice:)

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    1. Thank you! 'Naughty but Nice' is exactly what I'm aiming for! :)

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  7. How sweet of you to stop in and visit my sister's art.. Isn't she wonderful? Although I love them all, I think the white rabbit is my favorite!
    Looking forward to see this doll!
    Have a great weekend,
    Penny

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    1. Happy to do it! She made a Steampunky White Rabbit, how could I not love that?

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  8. So interesting to see how things happen with the dolls . She has the perfect expression for mystery and allure . The eyes are so life like ~amazing. Wonderful craft you have.

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    1. Thank you so much! As it is, I have very little control over who my dolls become. They usually have ideas of their own.

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    1. Yes, indeed! Every morning she demands to know where her outfit is and why I haven't finished it yet. So bossy, some dolls!

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  10. I love Mistress! She is one sexy, cool lady ;o) I can't wait to see what happens next ;o)

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    1. I think what happens is that I do what I'm told and hurry up and get her finished! Or I'll be in trouble!

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  11. Oh, she is fabulous! What a great doll.
    Sherry

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    1. Thank you, Sherry, and thank you for popping in to visit!

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  12. Yes, I agree, she is a fabulous doll, I'd love to have her!! Thank you for dropping by, you made my day! Have a super weekend.
    FABBY

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    1. Thank you, Fabby! I'm so glad you like her!

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  13. Oh she is gorgeous I loooove her eyes and she has a very sweet face. One of my friends makes her doll heads this way. One day I want to try it out too. So how are you getting on with the mini challenge ?

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    1. Thank you, Shashi! Now I don't have to paint lips over a seam, I'm a lot happier.

      The challenge head? Uh, I've downloaded it *nods* When's the due date?

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  14. Hello Rhisshanna! THANK YOU FOR COMING! And that couch; I picked the photo because I love the tufting and the color, but the wording on it....I am really NOT sure what it means!!!!!!! Many hugs and thanks for coming by. Anita

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    1. Happy Birthday! And I think is means, you can't sit down until you've done some moving around. Stir well before use. :))

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Thank you all for the wonderful and supportive things you say! I'm thrilled to read them and I reply to each one.