Batting Dolls

Old 03-14-2013, 04:32 AM
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I have just recently discovered these wonderful creations and have been fortunate in having a friend who was willing to show me how to make these Victorian Batting Dolls.

There is quite a history behind these dolls and they were used to decorate Christmas trees in Victorian times. They are made on a pipe cleaner armature and covered with scraps of left over cotton batting. the faces can be paper mache or a scrap face. Batting can be dyed as well.

So far I have just made two but am anxious to make more in time for Christmas.
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Old 03-14-2013, 04:45 AM
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Wow so very cute
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Old 03-14-2013, 04:56 AM
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Those are seriously CUTE. Great job
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Old 03-14-2013, 05:09 AM
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Your dolls are wonderful!! I bet you'll be making lots of them as everyone will want one (or more)!
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Old 03-14-2013, 05:11 AM
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How sweet! Can you do a tutorial for QB?
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We would love a tutorial for these adorable dolls. cute as can be. Good Job, and thank you for sharing
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They are both beautiful and look so victorian!! Great job!
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Old 03-14-2013, 05:23 AM
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nicely done
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Old 03-14-2013, 06:26 AM
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Those are very cute. Would you be so kind as to do a tutorial on them?
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Oh, they are lovely. I still love dolls!!
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