Hooknink Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Who likes to have dolls for their dollhouses, thoughts and opinions? Where is a good place to look for reasonable priced posable 1:12 scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I like the looks of some of the dolls, but I don't put them in all my houses. My Pierce has a family in it and they even have a maid. I like finding Erna Meyer dolls on ebay - you can build large extended families that way. I also have enjoyed the Falcon editions of Marcia Backstrom dolls. Lovely character faces. And finally, I love the Heidi Ott dolls - they are fully jointed (the female and male dolls - not grandparents or kids, tho they are posable, but not jointed the same way) , have nice smiles and hair, and nice clothing and even removable shoes. They are pricey, but worth it for what you get, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I just love this nanny doll by Macia Backstrom via Falcon. It was quite affordable for something Marcia was involved in - she has the most wonderful scolding face. and I love this old lady in the kitchen doll by Falcon/Marcia Backstrom: http://miniaturecottage.com/shop/images/fcmb1017.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooknink Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have seen the Nanny, I love it. Haven't seen the cook, she's perfect. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I've never put dolls in my houses but for our show in March I've order three so that our village has some inhabitants. I'm getting the Houseworks dolls at about $12 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I think sometimes you want to use dolls to set the scene? Especially if the dolls have expressive faces. Has anyone made their own dolls with polymere clay? I have been toying with the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooknink Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 I don't feel artistic enough to try doll faces in polymer clay. I think if I were comfortable with working with it I would try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lise A Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I am working up my courage to try creating a doll with polymer clay. I have practiced small items such as dishes an cups. I have also spent endless hours watching how to videos on YouTube and Pinterest. I have the clay, now I need the courage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 21 hours ago, Hooknink said: Who likes to have dolls for their dollhouses, thoughts and opinions? Where is a good place to look for reasonable priced posable 1:12 scale? Me. I still play with my dollhouses. 16 hours ago, Mid-life madness said: I think sometimes you want to use dolls to set the scene? Especially if the dolls have expressive faces. Has anyone made their own dolls with polymere clay? I have been toying with the idea. Yes. Check out my "Dolls" album 16 hours ago, Hooknink said: I don't feel artistic enough to try doll faces in polymer clay. I think if I were comfortable with working with it I would try. I made the heads for the Stouts (in the pub) using the push molds and tweaking the clay before baking. 9 hours ago, Lise A said: I am working up my courage to try creating a doll with polymer clay. I have practiced small items such as dishes an cups. I have also spent endless hours watching how to videos on YouTube and Pinterest. I have the clay, now I need the courage. I started out with Sue Heaser's book: for making jointed, poseable bodies and James Carrington's book: for faces, hands & feet (I still need to work harder on hands). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Here is a pic of the Erna Meyer dolls - they have handpainted faces on a stretched fabric over some sort of hard material for the head. Bendy bodies. I don't know if they are made anymore - but they show up on ebay. There are modern and victorian versions. Very charming. And of course, a nod to Heidi Ott dolls which I think are lovely: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 And here is an assembling of rather cheap porcelain dolls...you just need to know where and when to buy the ones with nice clothing and they end up looking just fine (at least i think so - for the money): http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/uploads/1238660448/gallery_932_658_56499.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Do this type of dolls have a brand/name? They have the woman for a mid century decoration, but not the man..http://www.elfminiatures.co.uk/1950's+woman+PWdUTjNNRE14b0RkalZIWnZKSGM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 54 minutes ago, minilover62 said: Do this type of dolls have a brand/name? They have the woman for a mid century decoration, but not the man..http://www.elfminiatures.co.uk/1950's+woman+PWdUTjNNRE14b0RkalZIWnZKSGM I just call those resin dolls. There seem to be several popular brands including Houseworks. Some of them are really nice, some are a little cartoony. I like that 50s woman. I wish they did more period versions, and I wish they did an entire family - with coordinated male/female, grandparents, baby, etc. That reminds me - I think these are great little historical half-dolls and their clothing is very clever: http://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/0715/12/s-historical-society-american-women_1_a0f2c821c2411ca3819b3f8881ffd814.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooknink Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 How do you find prices for Heidi Ott? Or do you buy them from someone else? I like them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I found some of the best deals are on ebay for Heidi ott. Otherwise, retail can be over $100 per doll. They are very well made, tho. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-12-scale-Heidi-Ott-5-5-inch-ball-jointed-dollhouse-lady-doll-long-wavy-hair/371876436335 They are pricey, but worth it. Just be sure to get the slimmer jointed body if you go this route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 hours ago, Elsbeth said: I just call those resin dolls. There seem to be several popular brands including Houseworks. Some of them are really nice, some are a little cartoony. I like that 50s woman. I wish they did more period versions, and I wish they did an entire family - with coordinated male/female, grandparents, baby, etc. That reminds me - I think these are great little historical half-dolls and their clothing is very clever: http://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/0715/12/s-historical-society-american-women_1_a0f2c821c2411ca3819b3f8881ffd814.jpg Thanks Jenn, I just found this lot on Etsy, looks like a nice deal..https://www.etsy.com/listing/458046548/dollhouse-miniature-vintage-doll-people?ref=hp_rv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooknink Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 16 hours ago, Lise A said: I am working up my courage to try creating a doll with polymer clay. I have practiced small items such as dishes an cups. I have also spent endless hours watching how to videos on YouTube and Pinterest. I have the clay, now I need the courage. I found a video on how to make jointed clothespin dolls. It got me to thinking of polymer clay moulded how you want on head and arms. At least maybe for a beginner this may be a good way to start since it gives a base to work with. Just remember I get told a lot I do things the hard way. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigrandma10 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Anyone know where to find 1/2" (1/24") scale basic dolls? Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I made the ones who live in the Fairfields: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Interesting questions! I've evolved on my thinking on this topic. I never considered dolls with my first house, must have been around 2003 or so. I just thought they looked creepy. But I hadn't been fully introduced to the incredibly talented doll artisans out there. Once I started going to the Chicago international shows and started drooling over work like Marsha Backstrom, Gayle Davis, Jamie Carrington and many others, that became a must have for my next house, my bed and breakfast! Of late, I'm so enamored with Sharon Cariola, so talented. Sadly out of my price range. http://creativedoll.blogspot.com/search?q=Cariola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I really like Julie Campbell's dolls, and our own member Jo makes adorable little people: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=browse&album=4788 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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