More BJD Musings...
Sep. 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
countess_rosinaShoes, this time.
I recently ILLd a book called The Art of Making Beautiful Fashion Doll Shoes by Timothy J. Alberts and others. It came in on Saturday and the pictures are scrumptious! There's a picture of a red-heeled 17th century court shoe that I about cried over. Tiny court shoes! How do I get them?
The method provided is pretty clear and straightforward, though not what I'd call easy. It's a multi-step process, not unlike, well, costuming. There are odd supplies to collect and definitely a little artistic skill involved. After reading through and feeling like I understand what's required (and then adjusting it based on what I know about BJD feet), I'm amazed to discover that I'm actually willing to try this out. The projected results are just too tempting.
The reviews I've read about the book are mixed - but as I mentioned earlier, this is not an undertaking for the faint of heart. I think what ultimately turns people off is the amount of preparation that goes into creating the shoe lasts and heels. They are either carved out of soft wood and/or molded in plaster. After reading the directions a few times, and searching Dick Blick for supplies, I think I could feasibly do one or the other.
Mostly I just wanted to recommend the book to anyone considering making doll shoes, and to see what kind of interest there is. Or, I guess, to see if anyone's used the directions in this book with success.
And no, I don't have a doll yet. Insanity must be my middle name. I have the book until 10/15 - if anyone wants to know anything more specific, let me know!
I recently ILLd a book called The Art of Making Beautiful Fashion Doll Shoes by Timothy J. Alberts and others. It came in on Saturday and the pictures are scrumptious! There's a picture of a red-heeled 17th century court shoe that I about cried over. Tiny court shoes! How do I get them?
The method provided is pretty clear and straightforward, though not what I'd call easy. It's a multi-step process, not unlike, well, costuming. There are odd supplies to collect and definitely a little artistic skill involved. After reading through and feeling like I understand what's required (and then adjusting it based on what I know about BJD feet), I'm amazed to discover that I'm actually willing to try this out. The projected results are just too tempting.
The reviews I've read about the book are mixed - but as I mentioned earlier, this is not an undertaking for the faint of heart. I think what ultimately turns people off is the amount of preparation that goes into creating the shoe lasts and heels. They are either carved out of soft wood and/or molded in plaster. After reading the directions a few times, and searching Dick Blick for supplies, I think I could feasibly do one or the other.
Mostly I just wanted to recommend the book to anyone considering making doll shoes, and to see what kind of interest there is. Or, I guess, to see if anyone's used the directions in this book with success.
And no, I don't have a doll yet. Insanity must be my middle name. I have the book until 10/15 - if anyone wants to know anything more specific, let me know!
