Terri's Dolls’ Neighborhood

I wanted to do something special for all of you. I thought of the many emails that I
receive asking about sculpting. That is what I do best. Teaching is what I do second best. I'm still trying to learn how to do that online. So here we go….I have a small how to for you.

The tools that I use are things that most of you have in your homes. I love tiny wood sculpting tools, toothpicks, tiny crochet hooks, knitting needle…whatever works for you.

The clays that I use are oven baked polymers. Prosculpt, Sculpy, Fimo etc.
I mostly use Prosculpt for my babies.  The other clays I mix for props (toys, teapots, baby items, animals, etc…) You can use paper clay or air drying clay too and eliminate the baking process.

The paints are a heat set oil paint. If properly baked they infuse into the surface of the polymer clays and do not rub off. If you want to use acrylics that would also eliminate another baking step.

It is a good idea to have a small area in which to work. It should have plenty of light and a low amount of dust, but don't let that stop you from playing.

I use a toaster oven to bake these little ones. It is heats up quickly and allows me to reserve my kitchen oven for more important things like making dinner...!

I dress these little ones with very tiny pieces of lace and silk ribbons. It doesn't take much to decorate them, in fact less is more.

A variation of this process will result in many wonderful creations. Think toys.... Think props for your miniatures and dollhouses.

My miniature babies are created in a similar manner. The most important thing is to practice. This tutorial should get you started. The most important thing to remember is to ENJOY!

xxx

Morena

Click on the pictures for a close up. Below each picture is a simple explanation that should help you through this process..

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One of a kind miniature doll “Clara” by Morena Ciambra

Here she is little Clara, she is just 3 ½ inches tall. She is a one of a kind miniature little girl made without the use of a mold. She has been sculpted using Prosculpt clay. Her features have been painted with many layers of heat set oil paints. Clara’s hair is fine dark brown viscose fiber. She is dressed in her holiday outfit. Her underclothes are white cotton with lace trim. Her festive dress is a green and red plaid with gold threads. I have decorated Clara’s dress with white laces and tiny thread rosebuds and leaves. Her matching hat was hand crocheted and decorated to match. She is sprinkled with tiny glitter for that bit of sparkle. She is wearing her special ruby slippers. She carries her special holiday ornament.

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These miniature one of a kind babies are just 1 ¾ inches long. They would be the size of a 1/12^th scale newborn. No two Dolce Bambini are alike because they are individually sculpted using Prosculpt clay and created without the use of a mold. This little one is Abby. She is dressed in a vintage ecru lace bonnet and diaper. They are adorned with silk ribbons and thread rosebuds. Her features have been painted with layers of heat set oil paints. Her pink nose and lips have been lightly glazed. Tiny Abby comes with a little friend. She is a cute bunny named Pinkie. Her details have been hand painted. Pinkie has a plush tail and carries a pink glitter heart. She is decorated with a violate silk ribbon. Abbie is nice and warm in her soft pink bunting. I have added a tiny lace blanket too. These little ones would make a wonderful addition to any dollhouse setting. I have shown her here in a 1/12 scale crib (not included) so that you can visualize her size. Abby, Pinkie and her bunting and lace blanket will arrive with a signed certificate and a gift box.

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Dolce Bambini “Sweetness” by Morena Ciambra
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These miniature one of a kind babies are just 1 ½  inches long in a curled up position. They would be the size of a 1/12th scale newborn.   No two Dolce Bambini are alike because they are individually sculpted using Prosculpt clay and created without the use of a mold. This little one is Sweetness. She is dressed in a vintage lace collar and adorned with violet and pink silk ribbons and roses.  Her hair is fine, blond, shiny viscose fiber. Her features have been painted with layers of heat set oil paints. She is lightly blushed for a life-like appearance. Tiny Sweetness comes with a little friend. She is a spotted pink Giraffe with a linen pink tail. Her eyes are blue glass and her details are wonderful.  Sweetness is nice and warm in her soft pink bunting that has been decorated with vintage lace trim and violet ribbons and tiny rose buds. A rose colored silk lace liner can be removed and used as a tiny blanket. These little ones  would make a wonderful addition to any dollhouse setting. I have shown her here in a 1/12 scale crib (not included) so that you can visualize her size.   Sweetness, Giraffe and her bunting  will arrive with a signed certificate and a gift box.

It's a magical Month and this little one just appeared. Her name is Stellina (little star) and she is a tiny elf. She is just 1 3/4" tall. Stellina is a one of a kind sculpt made of Prosculpt clay. She has cute tiny pink pointed ears. Her features and tights are painted with heat set oil paints. Her hair is shiny auburn viscose fiber and styled into her favorate pony tail.. Stellina is dressed in a vintage lace collar adorned with silk ribbons. Very fine pink glitter gives her sparkle. This miniature elf has a tiny pink bat friend named "Clicker". He has sparkly netting wings and a glitter polymer body. His nose is pink.. Stellina and Clicker will arrive in a nice warm bunting that was designed just for them. It is blue like the night sky and dressed with lace, silk ribbons, fine glitter and gold stars. These little ones would make a wonderful addition to any dollhouse setting.  A gift box and signed certificate is always included. I also send a special Halloween surprise with all of my October sales. Her price is $75.00 with free shipping in he U.S.

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Dolce Bambini by Morena Ciambra. These miniature one of a kind babies are just 1 ¼ inches long in a curled up position. They would be the size of a 1/12th scale newborn. This is the first of this size in this series of miniature babies. No two Dolce Bambini are alike because they are individually sculpted without he use of a mold. This little one is Rosie. She is dressed in a tiny Victorian Silk bonnet and a single pink silk ribbon. Her hair is fine, white shiny viscose fiber. Her features have been painted with layers of heat set oil paints. She is lightly blushed. Tiny Rosie would make a wonderful addition to any dollhouse setting.  Rosie  will arrive with a signed certificate and a gift box.

This little one was made using Prosculpt clay and a Stacy Hofman mold. I have used vintage velvet and laces along with silk ribbons and thread roses.

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