From the category archives:
We all know what a struggle it has been to keep ourselves in supplies lately and that includes China paints. Most of us have certain colors that we prefer, and there has been a lot of searching, swapping, and buying from each other as we find ourselves running out. The Porcelain Place has been working [...]
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Remember those cool little metal spoons that had a different sized tiny metal scoop on each end for measuring out china paints? They were great for measuring paint powder when mixing colors because you could keep track of how much of each color went into the mix and duplicate it again in the future, and [...]
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So many dress styles for your dolls call for tiny pleats, especially those for Antique Reproduction dolls, and trying to make pretty, even pleats can be a real challenge. I purchased a pleater some time ago that someone had made, but it was rather spendy and I often find that the pleats I can make [...]
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Some years ago I found the Goodie Two Shoes website and ordered a shoe making kit. It was one of the best things I ever bought. I followed the instructions carefully for using my latest doll’s foot for a last, making a custom pattern, and finally making the shoes. I didn’t have sole leather, so [...]
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You know how you go to doll shows and see some neat gadgets designed to facilitate the doll making process or maybe a bunch of beautiful crocheted baby caps, handmade leather shoes or lovely little doll purses and absolutely fall in love with them, but don’t buy them because you don’ know what size or [...]
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Doll Makers here on the West Coast were saddened when Shirl-a-lee, our former beloved shoe maker reached the point of retirement so she could look to the increasing demands of family health issues, and we have missed her sorely. We were so used to seeing her at every show with her marvelous stock of individually [...]
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Have you been thinking about getting another kiln? How about trying one of the electronic ones? Gerogie’s in Portland, Oregon announced in their most recent newsletter that they have several refurbished ones on sale at great prices. You can check them out at the following link: http://www.georgies.com/enews/2009-09-24.htm. This might be the chance you’ve been waiting [...]
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Okay, doll makers, here’s a great deal on doll stands for those new dolls you’re working on, or better yet, for your doll classes! Tommy from Doll Artworks says he has three sizes of metal stands on sale for as long as his supply lasts. Shipping and handling charges are not included, so you will [...]
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Have you been thinking about getting a new kiln? Now is your chance to pick up a nice Skutt at 20% off! We all know kilns can be quite an expense, so that 20% makes a significant savings. The sale includes all Skutt kilns, including the ultra-reliable Skutt KilnMaster computerized kilns. My mother gave me [...]
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