Little Magical Children
My little children are finished. (for now)
The doll heads were dug up in Dresden so they are pre-war West German, sold on eBay. Beautiful little things they are. They came in pieces. Broken, forgotten and buried for a long time. Asleep.
Now they race through the German countryside with the wind in their hair and not a care in the world.
Shoe-cars are the style of the day. Powered by nano-steam technology.
Now they race through the German countryside with the wind in their hair and not a care in the world.
Shoe-cars are the style of the day. Powered by nano-steam technology.
The addition of the scarves and the lack of any 'extras' seems to accent the crisp lines of the shoe lasts. I went for a less-is-more which is usually hard for me as I want to stick everything on a piece.
All the parts sat together so well.
The wheels seemed to match up like magic and were easily attached with screws.
I may have even achieved a sense of balance with the different parts.No glue or anything new used.
I attached a large bolt to the head which sits perfectly into the pre-made holes on the shoe-lasts.
For the doll heads I used a two-part putty that dries to a hard sandable finish, or as I do, wet my finger smooth it out while it is wet. This creates a nice smooth surface.
The shoe lasts have such a nice patina I didn't touch them.
I will probably play around with the scarves. Maybe each character could have a selection of scarves to choose from. I will let them 'brew' for a couple of weeks and then finish them off.
Off to the next project now!
WARNING TO ALL MEN
Do not bring home, ever, a book on menopause to help her 'get acquainted' with the idea. Ever.
Bad, very bad. What was I thinking?
Over and out.
Off to the next project now!
WARNING TO ALL MEN
Do not bring home, ever, a book on menopause to help her 'get acquainted' with the idea. Ever.
Bad, very bad. What was I thinking?
Over and out.
8 comments:
...oh dear...you foolish man...i'm sure you meant well...but...your girl's a real treasure..but i know you already know that
....and the cars they are fabulous..the dolls are so lovely and deserve these classy elegant automobiles to race about the countryside...
........harumph....
but the shoe children do look lovely.
I like the idea of different scarves and you have definitely achieved balance. The little people seem to be racing off to wonderful adventures. Menopause? Works both ways, methinks, with both sexes. Jeanne
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These are fantastic, the rosy red cheeks are just delightful.
Hmm, you're a very brave man to bring such a publication into your home. You were extremely lucky that you didn't get walloped about the head with it! ;D
Excellent job. These are great! I won't comment on the book. I shall just heed your advice my fellow traveler.
I nearly burst a gasket laughing at that one! Don you're lucky to be alive.
Love the shoe cars and the scarves just finish them off don't they? Great idea!
Oh my goodness! These are simply wonderful... here in Athens, we have a couple of shops who have this type doll head. Fantastic, "magical children" as you say -- and only a shoe could become a working automobile for these Wunderkind!
Say, maybe she will bring you a book on ED -- you know. Just to get you used to the idea... just sayin'...
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