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Contains patterns, instructions and photographs for making a variety of dolls from natural materials.
Description
Adults and children alike will love making and playing with these dolls, which are all made from natural materials. Patterns are provided for a range of dolls: small dolls for the littlest child, baby dolls, larger dolls to dress up, knitted dolls and dolls with moveable arms and legs. With different hairstyles and clothing options, the dolls can be varied endlessly.
The book contains all the necessary patterns and detailed instructions, and is richly illustrated with colour photographs and drawings.
Author
Karin Neuschütz is from Sweden. She studied psychology, education and sociology and has always been interested in crafts. She has written many books that teach parents and teachers easy and fun ideas for making their own children's dolls and toys including Creative Wool and Making Soft Toys (both Floris Books). In this book she uses new methods to shape dolls, including the use of a felting needle.
Links
Don't miss these two other beautiful craft books by Karin Neuschütz:
Creative Wool: Making Woollen Crafts with Children
Making Soft Toys