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Cat Gabriel Cat Gabriel Crafts
Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 923

5019302525_9a425cfc8a.jpgHope no-one minds me showing off my latest cloth doll making efforts.  All are made with calico fabric, I use watercolour pencils and pigma pens to draw the faces (and sometimes the clothes too as you can see).  I really enjoy making these dolls and it's good to have a break off bears every now and then bear_original

millie PottersHouse Bears
Ohio
Posts: 2,173

I don't mind at all.  Actually, I am very interested.  This is something I have been interested in trying.  What do you use for hair?  I have an art show in December and thought I might do some Christmas dolls.

Cat Gabriel Cat Gabriel Crafts
Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 923

Nina, I use tibetan lambswool for the hair, I needlefelt it on.  I hope you give dollmaking a go, it's a lot of fun!

Little Bear Guy Little Bear Guy
Waterloo, Ontario
Posts: 1,395

Ohhhh Catherine they are wonderful. I to have wanted to try my hand at cloth doll making but I don't think I could do the faces. Yours are superb and you can show them off anytime you like. They are all wonderful but I think my favourite is the little slim one at the front with the long hair.  I love the long neck on her so precious, keep up the great work I think they are fantastic.

big hugs

Shane

Rich1988 aRTy Bears
Burton, Staffs
Posts: 282

Oh these are right up my street!! Like they've walked out of an 'alice in wonderland-esque' book. Perfect.

Richard
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BearMeToo BearMeToo
Sweden
Posts: 709
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I just love these!!!! Absolute wonderful! bear_wub  bear_wub  bear_wub

Hugs
Ann-Marie

Cat Gabriel Cat Gabriel Crafts
Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 923

Thanks so much everyone for your comments, and especially Shane!  I'm so glad you like them bear_original

Michelle Helen Chaska, Minnesota
Posts: 2,897

Dear Catherine: your creations are adorable.   bear_wub  If you don't mind me asking, do you heat set the watercolor on the fabric. Do you have to pre-treat the fabric with something before using the watercolor pencil?

Melisa Nichols Melisa's Bears
Hazelton, BC
Posts: 5,811
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They are wonderful and inspiring!  bear_wub  bear_wub  bear_wub  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  It's been an age since I last made a cloth doll and I keep thinking it would be nice to do one for a change!   bear_thumb

Aleta - The Silly Bear The Silly Bear
Portland, Oregon
Posts: 3,119
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Your dolls are fabulous!!  bear_wub

Warmest bear hugs,  :hug:
Aleta

New Avenue Crew New Avenue Crew by Debora Hoffmann
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posts: 1,959
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I like them a lot, Catherine! bear_wub What a gorgeous look you've gotten on their faces. Just beautiful.

~Debora

Cat Gabriel Cat Gabriel Crafts
Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 923

Thank you so much everyone!  Your comments are very encouraging bear_original  Michelle, no I don't treat the fabric beforehand, I just draw directly onto the fabric.  I do seal the pencilwork afterwards with a matte spray sealer.

Karon Posts: 751

I like them.  The actual painting is lovely - epecially like the cat!

lombardbears Lombard Bears Australia
ALBANY
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Michelle Helen Chaska, Minnesota
Posts: 2,897

Catherine Wrote: Michelle, no I don't treat the fabric beforehand, I just draw directly onto the fabric.  I do seal the pencilwork afterwards with a matte spray sealer.

Thank you so much Catherine.

Woodbury Park Bears Woodbury Park Bears
Central Coast New South Wales
Posts: 1,033

I have been admiring your dolls for a while Catherine and your latest doll is tooo cute xx Hugs Raewyn

lovenshire Love and Cuddle Nursery
Missouri
Posts: 945
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Love the eyes...

Seraphim Seraphim Bears
Belleville
Posts: 274
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Gosh, I haven't been on here in forever it seems! I just love these dolls! What great painting and detail, nice work!

Cat Gabriel Cat Gabriel Crafts
Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 923

Thank you so much everyone for your comments, it's really appreciated bear_original

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