Batting Dolls
03-16-2013, 07:59 AM
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Those are adorable and what a wonderful thing to pass down to loved ones someday. Thanks for sharing these.
Vickey S.
Vickey S.
Originally Posted by Betty J
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.
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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