What are the steps that need to be followed for designing a doll I want to make?

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What are the steps that need to be followed for designing a doll I want to make?

Answer 1

It depends on what type of doll you want to design and how articulated you want your doll to be. You could Google "doll designing", "porcelain doll making" "making a doll" and just going from there. Keep in mind what you want the doll to be made of i.e., clay, porcelain, sculpy, or other materials. Also you should consider the purpose of the doll; whether you want it as a play doll or a display doll or any other possibility. Determine what your style is with respect to the various mediums. Are you really good at sculpting and have a good understanding of anatomy or do you lean more toward a whimsical style. Try to explore and research the various mediums by going to art supply sites or your local art supply stores. Study what others have done in doll design in the US as well as abroad. Pick out what you like about the way various dolls look and what you like and what you would change if the doll was your design.