Miniature Dolls

The doll maker will begin to fabricate the doll by first creating wire armature for the doll. This will essentially be the doll's skeleton. The head and the basic torso will be made using tin foil with wire used for the spine, neck and limbs and used to form the hips and shoulders. Once the armature is complete, the doll maker uses... more »

The first thing a doll maker will do is put together the armature for the polymer clay doll. The inside of the head is made from a small balled up piece of tin foil which will later be covered by flesh-toned clay. The armature is built using armature wire covered with masking tape so that the polymer clay will adhere. The armature... more »

Miniature doll crafts are handmade items for dollhouses in 1:12 (or less commonly, 1:24) scale. These dollhouses are generally not toys, but collectibles used to display the collector's miniature items in a realistic setting, like a diorama. more »

To create authentic period costumes for miniature dolls, ornate trims of lace and ribbon and exquisitely detailed accessories such as hats, umbrellas and jewelry are required. These dolls are collector's items, often the inspiration for a lifelong hobby. Miniature dolls are usually under 7 inches tall, but can be even smaller when... more »

Miniature dolls are a delight for girls of all ages. A fun childhood toy can become a collector's item as time goes on. Thanks to those who treasure and collect these items, miniature dolls that were produced a century ago can still be found--although the older the doll is, the more difficult it may be to find. It's best to start a... more »