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The Inside Story, is a colorfully illustrated picture book commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Sage and the acclaimed doll-making workshop. Children are introduced to Sage - an alien with no outside skin - who explores diversity and teaches that "we are all the same on the inside". ... Read more

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Sustainable product design is more than eco design: it goes beyond 'green' to consider the work environment, community impacts, consumer health, and economic viability, as well as environmental attributes. "Beyond Child's Play" explores the concept of sustainable product design in the context of the global doll-making industry. To initiate this research, the author reviewed eco design parameters and developed criteria for sustainable product design in the doll-making industry. Using this framework, she conducted three case studies of do I making: the American Girl doll produced in China, the Kathe Kruse doll produced in Germany and the Q'ewar Project doll produced in Peru. Themes emerged from this research that have relevance beyond the doll-making industry: the value of making a product with care; designing work for human dignity; intention and vision for sustainability; the implications of materials choices; and, transparency and sustainability. Sustainable product design calls for fundamentally new thinking. By connecting the term 'sustainable' to 'product', we raise expectations for a radically different approach to design, production, and consumption. This framework integrates the eco design principles of detoxification and dematerialization with the principle of 'humanization', to ensure that the work environment where the product is made is safe and healthy and that local communities benefit from production. This approach places increased responsibility on the industrial designer and decision-makers throughout the supply chain, including governments, corporations, and citizens. Sustainable product design can be implemented effectively only when systems are in place that support sustainable production and consumption. ... Read more

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IMPORTANT BOOK FOR SUSTAINABLE TOY DOLL PRODUCTION
Beyond's Child's Play (Baywood Publishing Company) is a carefully crafted, well- researched book that provides important insights into sustainable product design by three doll companies. The book details information and reviews the production process of American Girl (China) Kathe Kruse (Germany) and indigenous products made by the Q'ewar Project(Peru). The examples give readers better understanding of the complexity of the global marketplace, many critical issues involved in manufacturing, and the challenges of locating and using sustainable materials. This is an important book that may inspire those in toy design and manufacturing to rethink current operations and retool to become more socially responsible. The potential benefits for the implementation of change may come more clearly into focus by reading Dr. Sally Edward's book and especially understanding the harm that is left in the wake of ignoring the global warning signs. She points the way to better alternatives for design and production and that will be a good springboard for those interested in change; She is currently at work on establishing the criteria for sustainable toy production for [...] Hopefully this well written book will inspire readers to learn and think more about these issues and finally to act more responsibly in regards to sustainability of production for all children's products.

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Tom and Nancy Wolfe, a husband and wife team, join forces to present a step-by-step guide to making a unique doll in the country tradition. Tom leads the reader through the process of carving from wood and painting the head, hands, and feet, in easy to understand steps. Nancy then shows the reader everything from laying out and cutting the pattern to sewing, assembling and dressing the doll. Country Dollmaking includes all the patterns you will need and is amply illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs. For the carver, the seamstress, and the dollmaker, it offers an opportunity for a team effort, a blending of two person's hobbies! Besides inspiring your interest, we are sure you will enjoy it. ... Read more

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Easy to Make Storybook Dolls
I love this book because it shows simple dolls that look professional when completed and are wonderful for gifts for little girls who can use their imaginations with them. Pictures and instructions are beautiful and straightforward. ... Read more

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This is an excellent beginner's guide for doll makers. It begins with the history of porcelain and goes on to cover slip, molds, casting, china paints, brushes, painting techniques and assembly. ... Read more

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This is the ultimate porcelain doll making guide. Beginning doll makers will find the step-by-step instructions easy to understand, while experienced doll makers will benefit from the many tips contained in this book. ... Read more

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Disappointed
Although this arrived safely and I got it, I was disappointed with book.I already knew that which was in this booklet (not really a book).This booklet did not tell me anything new and I was surprised it was so brief.

Porcelain Dollmaking Without Tears
The "ultimate" book on dollmaking! If I could rate this book higher, it definitely deserves a 10! Highly informative with a wealth of information and photos that take you from the very beginning of making a doll right up to dressing the completed doll. Lots of "how to" photos with in depth instructions that even us beginners can follow with ease. A definite "must have" if you're into dollmaking! ... Read more

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A must have for any doll artist working with polymer!
This book is definately a "must have" for any dollartist who works with polymer clay!It covers the make-up of what and how polymer clay is made...every artist should KNOW their medium, and what it can and cannot do.This is one book I will always have in my library for reference! ... Read more

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Easy-to-follow patterns for a 10-inch muslin lady with several leg and costume variations; a 13-inch silk beauty with multiple costume variations and ideas for embellishment; three 7-inch osnaburg cotton men including an elf; a small doll made from a star shape; and a sun ornament. 20 pages of patterns. 95 professional b/w illustrations. Detailed instructions including painting. Marty Donnellan's patterns combine her love of writing, dollmaking, and graphic arts. Her dolls were featured in a cover story by Kezi Matthews in The Cloth Doll, Summer '97. ... Read more

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Great reference book
Good book to get the creative juices flowing as it provides a great starting point.

Quite disapointed
I was expecting more from that book. The patterns are few and the quality disapointed me. The cover promises more than it gives.

Don't buy it
Don't waste your money.There are must better books available, for exampleanything written by Susanna Oroyan,Patti Medaris Culea. The title is "Cloth Characters A Book of Doll Patterns and Ideas." Yes it has extremely basic patterns and but very little new or exciting ideas. Boring waste of time and money

cute dolls
the book is detailed and easy to follow.the dolls you can make from this pattern are endless or just make the authors creations. a must for doll makers just starting out or experienced. buy it and you wo'nt be disappointed. ... Read more