PLEASE NOTE: You will need to register in order to purchase items. Registration is free, so come on in and join our friendly community of buyers and sellers! Today you are bidding on a wonderful hardback instructional book for making beautiful porcelain dolls with cloth bodies. Included are detailed descriptions of materials and tools, step-by-step instructions for pouring, firing and painting, along with assembly and outfitting. The author, a doll maker for many years, kindly shares her secrets, techniques, tips, and sculpting skills with you. She teaches you how to design and sculpt, paint eyes and facial features, make hands and feet, sew and string cloth bodies, and make clothes using full-size patterns. Every aspect of doll creation is covered in exacting detail. Full color, close-up photos of each step, along with full size patterns are included and you’ll find all the tools necessary for this fine art and how to properly use them in sculpting and painting. Contents include: INTRODUCTION DOLL MOLDS ~Qualities and assembly styles~ PORCELAIN CASTING MATERIALS CASTING & DRYING Materials and tools Preparation of casting Preparation of molds Pouring into the molds Opening the molds Working with leathery material drying Storing and cleaning of the mold PREPARING THE GREENWARE Materials and tools Cleaning the greenware Fingers and feet Facial contours Initial cleaning Firing the greenware Equipping kiln & firing temperature Wet sanding after greenware firing Cleaning the greenware FIRING Porcelain kilns Kilns with kiln sitters Automatic kilns Additional materials Firing temperature in an automatic kiln Firing temperature in a kiln with a kiln sitter Equipping the kiln Mistakes and corrections after firing Over and under firing Glossy areas Hairline cracks and damaged parts PAINTING Material and tools Preparation of the porcelain pieces Determining color Painting in detail Shading and accents Eyebrows and eyelashes Lips Fingernails and toenails Body Color Painting the entire doll Light - dark contrasts COLOR FIRING Firing temperature for the different colors Color changes during firing Loading the Kiln ASSEMBLY Materials and tools Choice of eyes Wigs Bodies Putting in the eyes and eyelashes Assembling the doll Attaching the wig Hairstyling CLOTHING This is an excellent publication for the doll artist or someone restoring dolls. It was originally published at US $29.95, consists of 72 pages and includes a packet of uncut patterns. It is in new condition (has very slight shelf wear) and will be carefully packed for safe arrival to your home. Be sure to have a look at my other unique items. I'm always happy to combine shipping to save you money. Please see payment terms for full details. Thanks for looking and Happy Doll Crafting! Payment: We accept cashiers checks, personal checks, money orders or paypal. Any fees incurred for returned checks due to insufficient funds are the responsibility of the buyer. If you have purchased multiple items please wait to pay until you receive a new invoice with combined shipping. International Bidders: I welcome all international bids but can only accept payments through paypal from buyers with confirmed addresses. Because insurance is not available for international shipments, I cannot be held responsible for items lost once the item has left my hands. Payment due within 3 days of auction end. We pack with great care, however buyer assumes liability for loss or damage for uninsured items. Will reduce s/h on multiple items only if paid with 1 payment within 3 days. Please respond to invoice within 3 days. All sales final unless otherwise noted. Thank you. Shipping and handling charges include delivery confirmation within the United States and where available, the actual price of shipping, plus costs associated with shipping your item, such as boxes, envelopes, tape, ink, and packing supplies. I am always happy to combine shipping on auctions ending within a 7-day period to save you money. Combined shipping for books is usually calculated with the cost of the heaviest item first, and then .50 for each additional item. Dolls and heavy items will be more.