That is an ‘archive’ tutorial which initially appeared in problem 35 of the BPCG’s “Polynews” publication in 2006.
Bored of Barbie? Sick of Sindy?
This tutorial reveals how it’s attainable to launch poor previous dolls from the loft, and set them free within the backyard by giving them wings…
As a baby I used to be extra concerned about building-bricks than in dollies, and so any dolls I obtained as presents have been banished to the dolls’ graveyard (i.e. the loft), by no means to be seen once more. Till now…
Ability Stage:
Appropriate for novices upward.
Approximate time to make (not together with baking): 35 minutes
You will have:
Pasta machine
(The next measurements assume an ordinary polymer clay block-size of 56g.)
A doll who has seen higher days and would profit from a makeover
(Elective:) Two 6cm-long items of wire. Superglue or PVA glue.
Step 1
Create a Skinner Mix from two colors of clay (on this case, blue and white).
Step 2
Roll the skinner mix right into a log.
Step 3
Reduce the log down the center, into quarters.
Step 4
Squeeze the blue ends of the 4 items into factors, to kind diamond-shaped canes.
Step 5
Push the 4 items collectively, in order that the lightest colors are all on the prime and the darkest colors are all on the backside.
Step 6
Reduce the ensuing cane in half, and be part of the 2 items collectively aspect by aspect.
Step 7
Kind the ensuing cane right into a wing-shape (by squeezing the blue finish into a degree), after which depart the cane to relaxation for a minimum of an hour, ideally within the fridge (however don’t permit it to the touch meals).
Step 8
Reduce skinny slices from the cane (it ought to maintain its form as you narrow).
The slices can then be cooked based on the producer’s directions, and glued to the again of your alternative of doll. Alternatively, the looped finish of a 6cm piece of wire will be pressed into the underside (blue) finish of the wing earlier than it’s cooked. This enables better flexibility within the mounting of the wings later. For instance:
1) Two small holes will be made at the back of the doll with a pin, and the ends of the wires can then be inserted into the holes and secured with superglue.
2) The ends of the wires will be coiled, and glued to the again of the doll with PVA glue. This makes them extra simply removable, and permits for repositioning of the wings later if required.
3) The ends of the wires will be poked by the doll’s present garments earlier than dressing the doll. This fashion the wires mustn’t completely harm or mark the physique of the doll.
Word: Be certain that the wings are cooked individually, and hooked up to the doll-figure later. Don’t prepare dinner the doll itself, as it’s more likely to be constructed from a plastic that melts at a good decrease temperature than the polymer clay…