She made the skirt using some vintage ruffled lace curtains she found in her mother's attic years ago. Sewing the panels on an angle was quite a challenge but in the end it came out perfect! Then, using an inexpensive pair of comfy black boots (and some super strong fabric glue) she added clusters of leather flowers purchased on Etsy. It ended up being way too hot to wear a leather vest (which she's had since 7 years ago!) so she wore a simple black 3/4 sleeve light cotton turtle neck with a black belt. She finished off her outfit with gold circle themed accessories including a gold leather hobo - her only splurge!
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Naomi stands 12 1/4" tall and is made using paper with a paper clay overlay with a wire armature running throughout her body, hands and feet. The arms, legs and head are movable as they are connected to the body with nut/screw joints. She is painted with professional quality acrylic paints and sealed with a matte sealer. Her clothes, hair and accessories are made entirely of paper. The clothing is not removable. She does not stand on her own but only with her accompanied stand. She can sit halfway. She is signed and dated on her bottom under her skirt.
If you would like to dress in an outfit similar to Naomi's, almost everything can be purchased on ETSY! Visit my blog for links to the shops.
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Care and use of dolls...
Since these are art dolls, they are not made for children. Especially due to the fragile nature of paper, they are to be handled very carefully. Imperfections in construction and execution may be visible and should be expected since they are handmade. They should not be placed in direct sunlight or in humid environments. They should not be held by the arms or legs but by the waist or the behind. The dolls can sit and be posed with careful and delicate attention to their clothing and hair. They should not be forced to sit or move if there is resistance as this could cause a crack in the paper clay or a tear in the paper. Keep clean with a dry cloth, paint brush, duster or dust it off with a cool hair dryer every now and then. Please note that the more they are played with, the less resilient they become. The dolls are sturdily made so with proper care they should last over a lifetime.
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
