Comments on: forward motion

By: robin white

robin white — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:17:37 +0000

I’ve seen Ritz dye used with perfect results.
I’m trying to figure out how to attach the skin to the head of a boudoir size doll. I think I have a pattern from a class somewhere, but haven’t been able to unearth it. Any suggestions or links with instruction on that???

By: mimik

mimik — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 19:18:10 +0000

I am using something I got at JoAnn’s- It is called DMC Craft Thread. It looks just like crochet cotton. It came in a package of about 20 skeins, similar to how you get embroidery floss.

By: Josephine

Josephine — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 19:01:07 +0000

Are you using embroidery thread for your Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee, or is it crochet cotton that is packaged the same way as embroidery thread? As always, I enjoy seeing your work and just wish I could see it in person!

By: marg

marg — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 01:24:22 +0000

A friend’s parents have a llama farm near by. I sure love to get some of that to play with. The first time I held the stuff in my hands I kept saying “what fantastic doll hair this would make!”. The only colours I’ve seen so far are rather dark. I suppose if I wanted anything lighter I’d have to bleach it, wouldn’t I?

By: mimik

mimik — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 00:57:13 +0000

I rinsed the dye well, just like any dye… so I don’t think it will run. Fading? I don’t know, but I am sure Rit and Kool-aid dyeing will, and that was the other suggestions I’ve been able to glean with a Google search. I couldn’t get any decent color from Cushing dyes.

By: maryellen

maryellen — Sat, 12 Feb 2005 22:53:05 +0000

I love your idea of using hair dye. But will it fade or run? Inquiring minds want to know.