Designing the Doll, From Concept to Construction

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Susanna Oroyan. Published by C & T Publishing, Lafayette, CA, 1999. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Paperback. Book Size 4to. Condition: Fine. ISBN 1571200606. LCCN 98-30312. Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide. The author introduces you to her concept of ''imaginative engineering'' with a collection of design directions and technical process that will help your ideas translate into reality. Covers a wide variety of construction methods, such as applications of wire armature in body construction, general concepts of mold making, sculpture mechanics, in-depth discussion of jointed figures, and methods of assembling your doll. More than 250 full color photos of dolls from 130 of the world's top doll artists. Over 200 detailed illustration. Explains elements of design, such as focal point, scale, harmony, style, and the use of color, texture, and pattern. Learn techniques of proportion for working with human figure. An excellent technical resource and reference book that will teach you how to develop ideas, then construct advanced art figures or dolls. 160 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 14707.