WIP Reborn Baby Dolls - a little hand

A tiny hand with glossy nails. Many layers of veining and blushing. I've used a matte varnish to add another layer to the skin texture. Okay, I think I'm ready to  work on this lovely baby's head.
Hugs, Morena

January 2012 - WIP Reborn Baby Dolls

Winter has arrived in New England and there is a biting chill in the air. January is the month to reorganize my work space, order supplies for the new year and learn about new things. I've been teaching myself the art of reborn babies. Working with vinyl is something different for me. I've always worked in porcelain, polymers, fabrics, wood, paperclay etc.....
I like the feel of this material and the effects that can be achieved using many layers of heat set paints. You can see the veining and the skin texture on the vinyl of this newborn doll's leg above. I used a light blue and a warm red paint to achieve this then I stippled a flesh tone over it and then back to the blue veins and warm red. I did this several times heat setting the paint between layers. I'll be working on the limbs today then on to this baby's sweet face. I'll keep you up to date on my progress. The doll parts that I'm using are Kelzie by Cheryl Webber.
Enjoy your day!
Hugs, Morena

Merry Christmas to all!

I made this miniature polymer clay Santa for my daughter last year.  He's busy checking his list and I'm sure that you are all on it.
Thank you for your kindness and the many dear comments from many of you over the past year. I've enjoyed reading your blogs and seeing the magnificent creations that you have shared with all of us. I feel very blessed. I am working on new ideas that I am eager to share with you and looking forward to a bright and magical New Year.
Hugs to all,
Morena

Ebay 12/5/11 OOAK 8" SOFT BODY Polymer BABY Girl Doll with Crocheted Outfit

Finally finished her diaper cover and booties. Shown with her gift box. Enjoy! XXX Morena

Ebay 12/5/11 OOAK 8" SOFT BODY Polymer BABY Girl Doll with Crocheted Outfit

I just listed this little one on Ebay. I'm finishing up her diaper cover and booties and will have pictures of the finished baby in a couple of days. Enjoy! Hugs, Morena

http://www.ebay.com/sch/dreamartdolls/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

Happy Thanksgiving

 

Dear Lord, we give thanks.

Hugs to all! 

Morena

OOAK 2.5" Polymer SOFT BODY MINI BABY Boy Crocheted Outfit puppy Morena Ciambra

I'll be listing this little soft body baby boy and his puppy on Ebay 11/9/11.
Enjoy!
Hugs,
Morena

OOAK 2.5" Polymer SOFT BODY MINI BABY Girl Crocheted Outfit bunny Morena Ciambra

I've just listed this little one on Ebay. Her tiny butter cream thread crocheted outfit took forever to complete.  She comes with a tiny white bunny rabbit. He will keep her company on her journey to her new home. Enjoy!

Hugs,
Morena

WIP 8" Soft body babies & Free miniature baby online class

We have a large snow storm moving into New England. The wind is howling outside. BRRRR!!!
I wanted to share some of the little ones that I'm working on.
I'll be teaching free lesson on making a miniature baby for beginners, Little Baby Bundle next Saturday. Just sign up on CDHM
  http://cdhm.org/  
It's free to join. Hope to see you there.

Stay warm,
Enjoy !
Hugs,
Morena

Ebay 10/20/11 OOAK 8" SOFT BODY Polymer BABY Girl Doll with Crocheted Outfit

I've been making larger Soft Body Babies and am enjoying every minute. I wanted to share this sweet little girl with a thread crocheted outfit which has been decorated with silk ribbon bows and rose buds. This baby has been sculpted with Prosculpt Clay. Her sky blue eyes have been highly glazed to give them depth. I use only heat set oil paints on my babies because I am able to add many layers of paint that when baked set into the clay. She is so nice to hold because she has been weighted. Hope you enjoy seeing her.
Hugs to all,
Morena

Soft Body Witchy Windy, kiTn and pumpkin Ebay 10/10

This little one is just 8 inches tall. She is the largest of my Soft Body Babies. I'm just taking a little break from working with the magnifiers. I really enjoyed making this sweet Witchy Windy and her little kiTn and pumpkin. I have listed this set on Ebay. You can read a full description on my auction listing.  Click on the link on the top right side of this page. Enjoy! Hugs, Morena

Several people have asked for a description of my work so here it is.
Her name is Windy and she has the palest skin and she has been painted with many layers of heat set oil paints. They give her a life like appearance. She is made without the use of a mold as are all of my Soft Body Babies. I have mixed several types of polymer clays with a base of prosculpt to give this little one a translucent skin color almost a waxy appearance.  Her body is soft pink knit and been lightly weighted. Her hair is fine mohair wool which I have dyed baby blond. She has beautiful large hand blown blue/grey eyes.  I do not use clothing patterns and many of my materials are vintage so the babies wear one of a kind outfit too.  This sweet one is wearing a vintage white cotton dress with handmade lace trim. I found this piece of fabric during my travels through the mountains of New England.  It was a beautiful ruffle of an old dress.  I was thrilled to have enough for this set. Her tiny dress has been decorated with  Halloween green heart shaped button beads.  I have crocheted a pretty navy and orange sweater and matching bonnet using the finest threads. It will keep her warm on those cold October nights.They are decorated with little silk ribbon rose buds and bows. Windy’s furry friend kiTin was created just for her. He is plush fiber and has green bead eyes, thread embroidered details and silk ribbon accents. So… then came this wonderful piece of soft worn muslin and a pumpkin appeared….lol! It didn’t just appear it took many hours of work to transform it…lol! A little handmade thread crocheted and green colored doily was added for the leaves and now she has a little something to curl up on. Oh, we must not forget a tiny matching pillowcase for those Trick or Treat goodies! It will arrive filled with little surprises. All of my work comes with a signed certificate of authenticity. 
 

Ebay 9/7/11 Little girl with pigtails Soft Body Baby

This little Soft Body baby girl has the sweetest pigtails. They just wouldn't stay down so they stick straight out...lol! I had some of this beautiful powder blue thread and used it to crochet her jacket. A dear friend sent me some wonderful soft cotton lace which I used for her collar. Just a perfect touch. I added silk ribbons and tiny thread rosebuds. I've been painting miniature metal toys for the babies. This little one comes with a tiny carriage. Enjoy! Morena