Tutorial: Fairy Face
October 31st, 2008 by Linda Smith
Linda Smith
Original Doll Artist/
Designer & Sculptor
Kansas City, Missouri
United States
About
I'm an artist and sculptor who creates original works of figural art from polymer clay, with many taking to the form of little fairies and mermaids.
From my home studio, just outside of the Kansas City area, is where I give way to my creativity and imagination, bringing to life the many images that continue to fill my mind.
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October 31st, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Wow! That is an amazingly detailed tutorial! What a great job!
Krista
October 31st, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Thank-you Krista. I wanted to design a full class tutorial packed with many details to guide the viewer through each step. I hope it helps many new students in this art form.
November 1st, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Linda, the tutorial is the best I’ve seen yet. I’m going to have to try your method soon. It’s very close to how I already create mine but with a few differences. Maybe your method will work even better for me than what mine does! Thanks bunches for creating such a wonderful tutorial! You’re awesome!
November 1st, 2008 at 4:13 pm
You’re welcome Cindy! I’m glad to share!
November 4th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
just stopping by to say hey.. looking forward to browsing your site!! robin
November 5th, 2008 at 3:17 am
PERFECTO!!!!!, UN GRAN TRABAJO, GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR, Y UNA VEZ MAS ENSEÑARNOS ALGO NUEVO
November 5th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Hey Robin! Glad you dropped in!
Estoy alegre ayudar, Paqui!
November 6th, 2008 at 2:06 am
Thank you! This is wonderful…and so lovely…just like your work!
Angela
November 6th, 2008 at 10:15 am
You’re very welcome, Angela. Thank-you for your sweet comment!
November 14th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
WOW! You did it! This is the best ever, I knew it would be. I think this may be what I have been waiting for.
I do believe the bug is back.
THANK YOU LINDA!!!!!!
I can’t wait to try this.
As always You Rock!
November 14th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Aaawe, thanks Joyce! I think you’ll enjoy this one, let me know how it turns out!
November 21st, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I hit a button that did not allow me to complet the previous comment so if you didn’t recieve it here it is in a nut shell. Love your face tutorial and your use of glass beads for eyes. Would like to know if you use glass paints to paint them with.
Sorry for the goof of the previous post.
November 21st, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Janfinet, I’m glad you’re enjoying the face tutorial. The eyes are painted in acrylics and then sealed with a high quality gloss varnish adding a realistic shine to the finished eye.
November 24th, 2008 at 6:50 am
ESTOY ALUCINADA NO CREI QUE ME IBA A SORPRENDER, DESDE LA MUSICA PORQUE CIERRO LOS OJOS Y PARECE QUE ESTA REALMENTE DANZANDO UNA DE ELLAS, MIL FELICITACIONES Y GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TUS ENSEÑANZAS.
November 28th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I actually live in the kansas city area, and i am a 15 year old beginner doll maker. I was wondering if you could tell where it is that you buy your glass beads, and mohair.
November 28th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
i forgot to note i would like to know what type of paint you use because i having been looking for genesis heat set paints but i can not find them at any store.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Andrea, it’s always good to meet another dollmaker from Kansas City!
Glass beads can be purchased online from http://www.firemountaingems.com or from any vendor on eBay by searching glass round beads white.
The pre-dyed mohair I use can be purchased from Mini World Doll supplies in Blue Springs, MO. or from their website http://www.miniworlddolls.com
Unfortunately, most of our Hobby Lobby’s and JoAnn’s here in KC discontinued the Genesis Paints. Sample starter kits can be found on eBay which is more cost effective when starting out. Full pots can be purchased directly from the Genesis site which can be a bit expensive: http://www.genesisartistcolors.com
I hope this is helpful.