Dolls in progress for artisan fair




Here are some enormous "bead" heads made from scratch in polymer clay over foil, with small ceramic beads for eyes.
One is a young woman, maybe a bride or a dancer . The other will be an old granny, a spirit of the earth and harvest and a storyteller.

Here are the sketches from my notebook that continue to inspire these figures, who are like giant wish dolls.

I think I am going to make some other bead heads, with the hole going vertically to be charms and decorations. I have a charm trade coming up soon.

Comments

twenty pound tabby said…
These are my favorite kind of posts - I love viewing how dolls are created.
June 23, 2008 at 3:36 PM
****WorldWideWurms**** said…
Looking at all your art on this blog really makes my day. I hope to own some of your work soon. I need to make a point of looking daily because it is really inspiring. Thanks for blogging!

Maggy
June 23, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Robyn Coburn Writer/Artist said…
Thank you both! I'll have to take more photos of the processes. That might be the only way to have enough photos for more regular blog posts.

I have come to the realization that polymer clay works best when more time is taken to bake in layers. It is a great exercise in patience for me. I found the same thing when using liquid polymer clay to attach painted faces to acrylic discs for pins. Oh wait - I haven't posted any of those that I just did last week. Ah. Off to set up the camera again.
June 23, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Pam said…
Robyn how beautiful. I am working on my charm now, but it won't be as intricate as a doll head.
Pam
June 24, 2008 at 5:38 AM
Nancy Perennec Maker said…
It's wonderful to see how you work! Thanks for sharing!
July 1, 2008 at 6:01 AM
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