Spun cotton

Blogging about making unique hand made, OOAK , creepy/cute, art dolls in spun cotton ,clay & fabric with an occasional short tutorial .

A couple of times a year, my mom and I get together and combine our work into one. Last year we did some fabulous Easter pieces and this season we did an amazing series of Snowball people. As usual, she sculpted and I decorated. Mom can't resist using moms and babies in her work. The mom and baby piece is really something...The way the baby is clinging to her back and the way she is reaching her snow arms back to hold him/her. And the faces are great!! I added 100% wool felt hats (hand sewn…

Here's a great way of making whimsical antique-style spun cotton mushrooms with loops for hanging up as ornaments. These would look adorable on a woodland Christmas tree, and make super unique gifts. This hand-building technique takes some practice. The first few mushrooms are bound to look very "organic," but I think the individuality of each piece is something to be celebrated. You can make them look very natural, or very fantastical in their shapes and colors. The materials are simple and…

Here's a fun tutorial for you: how to make spun cotton mushrooms! These have a great rustic antique look to them, and make lovely ornaments.

Blogging about making unique hand made, OOAK , creepy/cute, art dolls in spun cotton ,clay & fabric with an occasional short tutorial .

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! October Halloween Ornament Sale Click image for larger view Happy October! I returned from The Ghoultide Gathering show in Michigan a couple of weeks ago and had an amazing time! I met so many amazing collectors and made many friends. The people of Michigan were so welcoming, I felt like I grew up there. Since then I have been busy as a bee in my studio creating new ornaments for those of you who were unable to attend and for those of you who were at the show and wanted even…

To hand sculpt a cotton batting animal, such as this handsome little buck below, may seem a bit too ambitious at first. However, if you can dig a few plastic figures out of your child's toy box, to look at as you work, you may surprise yourself with the finished result! Hold the small plastic animal in the palm of your hand and explore it's surface with your fingers; study it's shape carefully. By doing this, you are giving important tactile information to your brain. If you have never…

Do you love vintage spun cotton ornaments? Me too! The problem with actual vintage ornaments, of course, is that they are difficult to find and they can be expensive. I love the look of a Christmas tree that is just dripping with icicles, but I knew I would never be able to find dozens and dozens of spun cotton icicles -- and even if I did, it would be too expensive to buy so many vintage ornaments. That's when I ran across Emi's vlog on making icicles from paper towels! Basically, it's a…

Spun cotton hanging ornie for STJ