Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Mini Santos Cage Doll

I love the look of Santos cage dolls, so tonight I made this mini one.
It all started when I went to Cost Plus Imports today and bought these...
Which got me thinking, hey, these look familiar. And then it struck me. I could use those sticks for the cage part of the Santos doll! The wire tinsel is also known as bullion - it stretches out forever, like a slinky that doesn't retract. Ever since I took the Santos class from Dee Foust at Petaluma, I couldn't wait to make one on my own - but smaller, since I love mini things.

Here's how it came together. I sculpted the body with Sculpey clay.
Then I painted the body with acrylic paint. Next I glazed, antiqued, and wrapped the tinsel around the neck. This doll measures just under 5".
Anybody up for a class on this? :-)
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    What a super idea to make a mini Santos doll which came out very sweet. Can't wait to see what you'll come up with next. f

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  2. diana giambroneOctober 20, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Yes! I will take the class! L-O-V-E it!

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  3. EllaOctober 20, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love the idea of miniature ones! How fab~

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  4. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    these are so adorable. love to take a class.. cm just viewed this site and loves them, too. have you submitted these...love the idea of a santa santos.. lana

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  5. valerieOctober 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Count me in Connie! Valerie

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  6. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Absolutely! Would love to take your class!, when?? Irene L.

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  7. DollmakerDecember 16, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Love her!!! Took Leslie Molen's and wanted to make a smaller one so-class? What are the sticks supposed to be used for?

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