The good news is that I've at last received the sample from the factory in China! That's right, folks - a factory in China! (Don't ask me how you go about finding a factory in China to do your bidding! You just have to be brave and work it out for yourself... That's what I'm doing... It may yet end in tears but I hope not.)
The bad news is that I really don't like the re-modelling I did on her face. You'll see what I mean if you look at the pics below. I knew I'd gone too far, but I hoped I was wrong. I could hardly seem to see her in the end and I HAD to get on with other things. Anyhow, I didn't have time to put it right. So things will be delayed a bit while I have another go...
The good news is that I don't care! Overall she's lookin' pretty good. She came assembled, but I'll have to do all the assembly myself with the ones I order. The pieces are nice and clean though. There are one or two little flaws which can be resolved pretty easily.
It's obvious isn't it, which one's nicest, by a long chalk? She kind of took on a weasel-faced, pointy look which isn't what I want. I had obviously gone slightly mad!
Am now going to get the box of little tools out again and plug in the digital microscope (*rubs hands gleefully). It's good to have had a break from focusing so closely on such a small thing for such a long time and it's really clear to me what I need to do now.
(Please follow and share the blog if you like the Twelvemo project. I don't know much about blogging, but I know I want to have a following... I think that's the general idea. Not stalkers...
I'm sure I should be following other peoples blogs if I want them to follow mine. So far the only one I am following is this which has made me LOL more than once.
http://diaryofadolescrounger.blogspot.co.uk/
Can anyone recommend a blog that will blow me away? I don't know how to find them. The world is awash with blogs but there is so little time and I'd rather be trawling the junk-shops or remodeling a tiny nose. I want a hot fresh, funny blog or two served to me on a plate. Please.
Must go!
:-D
so impressive that you are manufacturing these yourself! it is common to actually visit the factory and work with the artists there to make adjustments. i love her new face. she looks slightly happier, and also slightly more asian!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. i'm so excited to see where you go from here with them!!!!!
I wish I could! 'Nuther time...
DeleteI love her and much prefer your aged look to the less featured. What sizes are these sweet people and where can I get/buy one or two?
ReplyDeleteTwelvemos are 14 cm tall, and they will be aged like the other one in the picture. They'll be on sale on Etsy in a few months, if all goes well!
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DeleteOops, typo above, that's why I deleted that comment...
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to my Etsy shop, where I have some 'Artists' Proofs' that have been customised.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Twelvemo
When I get the new ones back from China they'll be much more affordable, hopefully!
There's some amazing dollmaker's blogs around; the problem is finding them. Most of my followers have come from other blogs I've visited and followed. Some people have an unspoken rule that they'll return a follow, but not always. For dollmakers in particular, I usually look down at the comments section, and go and visit their blogs.
ReplyDeleteI really wish you every bit of luck with your China Girl! I'd love to be able to afford one of your dolls.