Thursday, April 14, 2011

Apollo Knot doll

She's going to get a gold dress with lace around the neck.

Funny, high hairstyle from the 1830's, called an Apollo knot.



My growing collection of paper mache style antique inspired dolls
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9 comments:

  1. PrimvilleApril 14, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    she is so very pretty, I love the contrast of her soft facial features with her rather extreme hairdo, and those shoes, I want a pair, very nice doll Elaine, I want to see her dressed. Kathie

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  2. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    This is one of the more pretty dolls I have ever seen, the way you paint her eyes is something unique, very much from your own magic. Congratulations for this one.

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  3. Monica JohanssonApril 15, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Everything about her is lovely, from her pretty shoes to her beautiful face. I love her petite, refined look. Monica

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  4. McNally SchoolApril 15, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks, all!

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  5. LizzieApril 16, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    I think her hair is a little funny, but frames her face quite nicely. Did you apply a layer of clear gloss to the doll? Looking forward to seeing her dress.

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  6. McNally SchoolApril 16, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Lizzie, I used several layers of matte varnish. And YES, her hair is bizarre! Here's an interesting link showing how to create these strange high hairstyles on a human: http://labricoleuse.livejournal.com/116796.html I think it's so interesting that dolls are used as historical reference for period costume design.

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  7. Judi HunzikerApril 18, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Fabulous dolls Elaine, I look forward to your little creations, keep it up,♥Judi

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  8. yoboroboApril 21, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Hi Elaine! Wow - your dolls are so beautiful! I love the Apollo Knot. :) Can you imagine getting your hair up like that? Her shoes are so delicate and pretty. Lovely work! Pam

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  9. CarolynJune 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    My goodness! This is my first visit to your blog and I am completely enchanted! Wonderful, amazing dolls!

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