Mixed-Media Doll Making: Redefining Dolls with Upcycled Materials

Linda O'Brien, Opie O'Brien, 2011

Overview

Inspired by Dadaist principles of unexpected material combinations, this book offers a unique approach to creating mixed-media dolls. It delves into the power, symbolism, and cultural significance of dolls and representational figures. The authors provide detailed techniques for surface embellishment, molding, and transforming disparate objects into whimsical dolls.

Who it's for

• Artists interested in found object art.
• Individuals exploring the cultural significance of dolls.
• Crafters seeking innovative doll-making techniques.

Key features

• Softcover binding.
• 160 pages.
• Published by Rockport Publishers.
• ISBN: 9781592537440.
• Written in English.
• Dimensions: 254x216x13 mm.