Junker Jane Style Doll Swap GALLERY!

[Kitty_Catty]

oh my goodness - so wonderful.... i love cats!!!!!!! what a great creation - wonderful work WingsofClay, you are soooooo talented!!!! 

[susanab]

That cat leaves me speechless!! Wings, that is an awesome awesome creation! I have 3 cats, would happily make room for this as my fourth

[lovesclutter]

Oooooooohhhhh, Aaaaaaaaahhhh Purrrrfect. So much detail and all of it JJ for sure. Also happy LHH got to receive first. Bambam will probably receive last as I will be almost down to the wire bc of work. Bestest swap ever.

[bambam91]

Wow, your cat is simply amazing!!!! It really does rock!!!

[Smmarrt]

What a fabulous interpretation of the theme and a GREAT start to the gallery. Love the skirt and the 2 bowls.
Wow!

[WingsOfClay]

YAY!!! Sweet crafties, thank u all so much for the kind words!!! Glad u love the doll, and especially glad that LESLIE loves the doll!

I was so obsessed with making it, and researching and trying new techniques for it, so I will definitely create a post with step-by-step tips for others to use too.

Here was the process in a nut shell:

-Draft doll pattern on paper; cut out pieces from linen.
-Sew doll by machine; turn and stuff.
-***Brush entire doll with clear acrylic Liquitex Gesso. Let dry. Repeat this 3 times, for 3 or 4 coats, drying between each.
-Sand gessoed doll with fine grit sandpaper.
-Use acrylic paint to create doll's shirt, bottoms, etc etc etc.
-Create polymer clay eyes, and bake. Attach with crazy glue.
-***Paint entire doll with DECO-ART brand "One Step Crackle"...let dry fully.
-Create a watery "wash" using black and copper acrylics and water.
-Working in sections, brush onto doll, and immediately wipe away with damp cloth. The paint fills the cracks.

Prob. more steps in there too, but I will have to make a more formal tute

[rachel.in.rainbows]

YOW! What an amazing start to the gallery!! Wingsofclay, you have blown all of our minds. Truly a little work of art, and to echo what everyone else has said, make it its own post, because we all be hitting "This Rocks" to support you!!!

And with that, suddenly, there was swap anxiety!

[gotgrey]

What a fabulous little cat!  Truly, a work of art!

[puamelia]

Wingsofclay, you have blown all of our minds. Truly a little work of art...

And with that, suddenly, there was swap anxiety!

Ah yes. Swap Anxiety. So true. :p

[faemystique]

I LOVE that cat! its so awesome!