Doll hair brings to mind images of wispy, human hair-like substances, but guest Barbara Johnston proves doll hair can be made from any variety of materials. Johnston shows a display of dolls with hair made from:
Christmas tinsel
feathers
Easter basket filling
upholstery fringe
silk flowers
autumn leaves
cellophane strips
pearls
pot scrubbers
pantyhose
unreeled audio tape
ribbon bows
cotton balls
raffia, plastic netting
curling ribbon
sphagnum moss
packing material
chenille yarn
dyed mohair
seashells
fur
commercial hair material
packaging twine
plastic netting
Doll Wigs
Doll wigs can be used over and over again.
Materials: light fabric pen
plastic wrap
craft glue, preferably one that is flexible and transparent when it dries
wig material (any of the materials listed above)
doll head
Steps: - Make a wig base by marking hairline on doll head using light fabric pen (figure A).
- Cover head with plastic wrap.
- Trim edges according to marked hairline to form wig base (figure B).
- Cover wig base with craft glue.
- Place wig material on wet glue and allow to dry thoroughly (figure C).
Dreadlocks
Materials: black pantyhose
scissors
needle and thread
decorative beads
Steps: - Cut one leg of pantyhose crosswise to form two-inch rings (figure D).
- Stretch each ring sidewise to make the raw edges fold in (figure E).
- Sew rings onto doll head.
- Embellish by sliding decorative beads up onto rings (figure F).
RESOURCES :
Soft Dolls and Animals Magazine
Scott Publications
30595 Eight Mile Rd.
Livonia, MI 48152
USA
Phone: 248-477-6650
Toll Free Phone: 800-458-8237
URL: scottpublications.com
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