Soul of a Doll

Dolls

Every doll is made from scratch. I want you to see how — not just the finished face, but the hands, the waiting, the small decisions along the way.

How a doll is made

Raw materials
01

Raw materials

Clay, wire, fabric and paper — nothing that looks like a doll yet.

Sculpting
02

Sculpting

The face and body take form. This is the part that cannot be rushed.

Painting
03

Painting

The eyes come alive; the doll begins to look back.

Dressing
04

Dressing

Fabric, texture, character — often sewn from very old cloth.

Finished
05

Finished

A one-of-a-kind doll, ready for its person.