Dollmaking Supplies, Tools & Resources
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Kit (porcelain pieces, pattern, fabric, wigging material)
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Paints, nail polishes, mod podge (to customize shoes)
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Fabrics, trims, laces, bows,
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Flowers
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Adornments (example “bits and pieces” as the Brits say):
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Beads
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Metals
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Gemstones
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Glitter
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Sequins
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Chains
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Feathers
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Jewelry assembly pieces
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Thread, needles, pins
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Ruler, measuring tape
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Pleaters
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Knitting needles or wooden dowels
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Clothing iron
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Glue (examples):
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Aleene’s original white Tacky (a go-to for crafters since the 1950’s) or
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alternate PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), which dries clear
* best used in a syringe-type glue dispenser
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Zap a Gap instant adhesive or alternate super glue
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Quick Grip permanent adhesive by Beacon
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Tweezers
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Books (examples):
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eBooks by Dana Burton available at https://www.danaburton.com/
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Making & Dressing Doll’s House Dolls in 1/12th Scale by Sue Atkinson, 2003, available intermittently on Amazon and eBay
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Associations (examples):
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National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME) at https://miniatures.org/
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Doll Artisan Guild accessed at https://dollsbeautiful.com/
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The Professional Doll Makers Art Guild at https://www.professionaldollmakers.com/
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International Doll Makers Association (IDMA) at https://www.idmadolls.com/
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International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) at https://www.igma.org/
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