Birdie's head, with styrofoam pate inserted, is ready for her fabric covering; one of the most delicate and difficult parts of this process. The fabric must be just the right texture, all humidity conditions need to be favorable, and I need to able to work with no interruptions. The adhesive must not clump but be sticky enough and worked into every crevice, and the fabric needs to go on without a wrinkle or the whole thing has to be pulled off and hope that the residue doesn't cause problems as I ease on another piece of fabric.
I will handle the adhesive difficulties with tiny disposable paintbrushes and the fabric eccentricities by making sure that I have at least two large squares of the proper texture and color waiting at my right hand, but the no interruptions is one that I haven't figured out yet. Someone will bang on the door and the phone will ring, but I'm getting better at ignoring both!
More soon!
3 comments:
Looking good! I wonder if you do the clothover process the same as I do? You are right - it is challenging, especially if it is important that there is no glue seepage through to the surface. I usually paint mine completely, but I have done a few where I leave the fabric finish. Look forward to seeing more of this doll!
I have been fascinated with your method, which is very similar to what I do. I learned what I know from a book about the artist Carole Bowling, though many of her materials are hard to find and I "make do" the best I can. Once I get that fabric on just right though, the painting is the best part of the whole experience!
Well - you do a great job with the painting - your love for it shows!
I've have tried for many years to get hold of that book by Carole Bowling - seems like it is as rare as hen's teeth! I don't think there was a very big print run and I don't think it has ever been re-printed. Anyway, I've never seen it, but I would sure like to!
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