In her words, “I make damn good portraits. And I make them out of wool.” Repeat customers like Dani Ives grab my attention and down the internet rabbit hole I […]
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I often wonder what customers are making when I see their orders. Lois Lamb didn’t disappoint when I finally asked her. I recently had the opportunity to chat with this
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Engaging children with learning disabilities in the arts holds an incredible transformative power. It offers a mode of self-expression, fosters cognitive development, and can significantly impact their self-esteem and confidence.
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A great video tutorial of how to construct a Waldorf doll head using wool and inner head tubing
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These photo only tutorials of making a Waldorf Doll and making doll hair come courtesy Beth on Flickr
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Yarn hair can be combed gently, using your fingers or a wide toothed pick, do not use a brush or comb. As the doll becomes soiled during play, you can
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Instructions on sewing a doll nose Making a nose is easy and quick. First, mark the nose location on the face in the center, below the eye line, with a
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Beaded Ladybug Pendant Necklace Project Kumihimo tutorials for braiding with beads Free online instructions are on this page to make this beaded necklace project. Optionally, you can get the materials
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Beaded Ladybug Pendant Necklace Project Kumihimo tutorials for braiding with beads Free online instructions are on this page to make this beaded necklace project. Optionally, you can get the materials
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Sizing Braids Kumihimo tutorials for sizing braids How do you pick the correct size end cap or clasp set for your braid?Please see the following pictures for help sizing jewelry
How attach a clasp to the end of your braid Kumihimo tutorials for adding clasps How to you put a clasp on the end of the braid?Please see the following
How to finish a braid end Kumihimo tutorials for finishing braids You’ve finished braiding your braid. Now you need to take your braid off the braiding disk or marudai and
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Braiding Plate Instructions Kumihimo tutorials for making flat braids on a braiding plate These pages are freely available instructions for making braids on the kumihimo disk and plate. These are
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Braiding Plate Instructions Kumihimo tutorials for making flat braids on a braiding plate These pages are freely available instructions for making braids on the kumihimo disk and plate. These are
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Braiding Plate Instructions Kumihimo tutorials for making flat braids on a braiding plate These pages are freely available instructions for making braids on the kumihimo disk and plate. These are
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Braiding Disk Instructions Kumihimo tutorials for making round braids on a braiding disk These pages are freely available instructions for making braids on the kumihimo disk and plate. These are
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