| 1. |
Make
a body, head and limbs with wire armature (if desired) and using the material
of your choice. LaDoll products are, of course, recommended by the manufacturer.
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| 2. |
Cut
out lace or fabric to the desired dress/clothing size. Stitch,
for gathers or construction, if necessary. |
| 3. |
Pour
the necessary quantity of Cloth Clay into a bowl. Amount of clay will
vary depending on the amount of cloth. |
| 4. |
Soak
the fabric thoroughly with Cloth Clay. After the fabric is thoroughly
permeiated with the clay, lightly squeeze (do NOT twist) the excess clay
back into the bowl. Twisting the fabric will result in an uneven finish.
You want enough Cloth Clay in the fabric but you don't need it "dripping
wet". |
| 5. |
Return
the remaining Cloth Clay to the original container and tightly sealed.
You may wish to place a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the container
before tightening the top. You want to keep as much air out of the clay
as possible. |
| 6. |
Spread
out the squeezed cloth - separting the folds, etc., and place it on the
doll's body. Remove any threads you might have used for gathering if necessary
and cut all thread tails. Let air dry completely once you have the fabric
placed as you would like. |
| 7. |
If
desired, and the fabric lends itself to painting, paint your creation
with any water-based medium that you wish. |
| 8. |
If
desired, apply a finish coat with a water-based, clear finish,
such as a clear lacquer, metallic art, etc. |
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