<p>There are many doll collectors in the world. When you start collecting dolls you not only admire their beauty, but you also imagine what would make for a beautiful doll.</p>
<p>If you are an avid doll collector, you may want to consider making dolls of your own.</p>
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<p>Though you may not think you have the skills to make a doll, this blog will assist you in gathering the tools you need to start your doll-making journey.</p>
<h2><strong>Where There Is A Will, There’s A Way!</strong></h2>
<p>The first tool you need to make dolls is the will or motivation to make them.</p>
<p>Some people may spend their whole lives admiring dolls but never try to make their dream dolls to fulfill their own vision.</p>
<p>You will never know if you can make your own dolls and be creative, unless you try.</p>
<p>What is the worst that is going to happen, you will make a not so pretty doll,</p>
<p>but even then, it will still be your doll, that you envisioned, and created.</p>
<p>Nobody makes the perfect doll the first time, after all, practice makes perfect.</p>
<h1>Materials For Making Dolls</h1>
<p>There are many different materials that can be used to make dolls. The first step is choosing the material that you are most comfortable sculpting.</p>
<p>There are various forms of clay that can be used such as greasy or wet clay.</p>
<p>Both of these are good for beginners because they are easy to break down and use again.</p>
<p>If you are not comfortable with molding clay, there is numerous other materials that can be bakes to a finish, but once they are baked, they can’t be reused.</p>
<p>When you are choosing your material, you are going to want something that is going to be firm for sculpting.</p>
<p>The more firm the material, the less likely a small mistake will cause your entire project to fall apart.</p>
<p>Greasy clay is the ideal material for beginners because it is firm to sculpt and won’t dry out throughout the project.</p>
<h1>Keeping The Doll Upright</h1>
<p>Making a doll takes a steady hand and precision. Dolls have very specific features and these features can be difficult to sculpt when they are laid flat on a table.</p>
<p>You may want to consider purchasing a sculpting stand to keep the doll at an eye level.</p>
<p>Keeping your project at an eye level allows you to focus on the attention to details without having to hold in one hand and sculpt with the other.</p>
<p>The use of two hands is going to make your doll look accurate and make the whole project easier on yourself.</p>
<h1>Tools To Make A Masterpiece</h1>
<p>Just like any other project, sculpting a doll is going to take tools. Some artists have such a steady hand they can sculpt a dolls features with their fingernails.</p>
<p>Since you are beginning this new hobby, you may want to consider investing in some sculpting tools.</p>
<p>These tools make working on a small canvas simple and allow you to give your doll specific facial features.</p>
<p>Kate Carson has been in the industry of collectable dolls for several years.</p>
<p>She has studied the variety of different doll collections including how dolls are made and their clothing designed.</p>