Product Description

Brilliant doll artist Susanna Oroyan taught us to create figures with depth and imagination; now she focuses on designing their presentation--costume, accessories, furnishings, and embellishments. • Covers everything from pattern drafting and basics of costuming to settings, photography, and beyond • Over 300 beautiful color photos of dolls from the world's top doll artists • Learn how to use elements of design to enhance your figure's presentation and reflect your own style • Detailed instructions and illustrations, plus Susanna's insightful tips accompany each phase of the process • Susanna shares her knowledge, then gives you the courage to experiment, expand, and create new techniques of your own!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131266 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

From Library Journal
These are guides for costumers of collector's dolls rather than children's toys. Sewing teacher and author Hinds gives instructions and patterns for 16 ethnic costumes designed for standard, commercial 18" dolls. Many of the authentic costumes involve traditional fabrics and needlework. Oroyan's costumes are for original character dolls with a period or theatrical theme, similar to those in her previous book, Designing the Doll (LJ 6/15/99). She gives general instructions for specific items of clothing, such as petticoats or hats. Dressed dolls are pictured as examples rather than projects. Both books will appeal to collectors as well as crafters and are recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Susanna Oroyan is the author of 3 other books on dollmaking, and she has made over 500 dolls since 1972. She is a motivating force in dollmakers' organizations throughout the United States and has appeared on HGTV's "The Carol Duvall Show." Susanna Oroyan lives in Eugene, Oregon.