Dolls and Ceramics: Dazzle Doll and Raku

Did you know there was a whole line of miniature Barbies in the 1980s? They are amazing little dolls made by Mattel that are only 4 inches tall. I have a small collection of the Dazzle dolls, including one pictured. This doll is called “Dazzle” and is based on Golden Dream Barbie. She’s currently wearing a bit of mix and match pieces.

For the month of July, the studio is doing a special show of alternative firing methods of ceramic pieces. I tried out raku again this summer and the piece pictured was the first item to come out of the glowing hot kiln and into a fiery metal can. I’m digging the crackle glaze. There are plenty more to come and they only get better, in my opinion.

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Dolls and Ceramics: Vintage Skipper and The Bunny Bowl

A friend commissioned a challenge — a large serving bowl with cute bunnies around the edges. This is a part of my new ceramic series that combines vessels with objects from old slip-casting molds. I also made a Medusa pot in the same fashion. I picked up a couple bunny molds a few months ago and started using them just in time for Easter.

Typically, my ceramic work is pretty small. It was a nervous task to take on a big bowl. The bowl is a slab laid into a plaster mold. I slip-casted six bunnies and attached them to the bowl. After some careful drying of the bunny bowl, I added eyes with underglaze and bisqued the piece. I added a clear glaze and called it good. It’s a tad wobbly, but it is pretty decent for my first large prototype in this series.

The doll pictured is a vintage Skipper in a random bunny costume that, I think, was originally intended for a BJD. She’s wearing Momoko boots.

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Poppy at the Beach

The beach vacay for the year has come and gone, but I got some fun photos of Poppy at the beach. The blue-haired “Looks a Plenty” Poppy is such a great doll. I’m a sucker for a doll set that ends up being several dolls in one, especially if they have wild hair colors. I haven’t used the red or blonde-haired versions of Poppy yet, but stay tuned to see them in future photos.

It was an interesting experience trying to balance keeping a doll upright and avoid waves with a camera. Poppy Parker was much luckier than a Momoko doll that took a swim (a few times). She will be seen in a future post.

In the early summer, I picked up the fabulous Barbie Look Collection Poolside Fashion Pack. Poppy is wearing most of the pieces from the Poolside set. Is it too much blue? I felt that way at first, but it has grown on me. The robe floated in the wind and really provided the beach vibes.

Going on vacation any time soon? I always recommend grabbing a doll and taking it with you. Some of my most interesting doll photos are on location while I’m catching a breather from everyday life.

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My Friend Mizi

Have you ever seen a Mizi doll? She’s a newer fashion doll to hit the scene. She has articulated joints, making her more posable than some other dolls. Mizi is a good price for an articulated collector’s doll, but her plastic does seem a little less robust than her rivals.

My Mizi had a photo session today in one of my first gown designs. It’s funny to look back on my work and say, “Yeesh, I’ve come a long way.” The dress is still acceptable and fits Mizi okay. Mizi is also wearing the FR Queen V crown, Mattel doggy, and Integrity Toys necklace and ring. I think Mizi is going to get a new hairstyle in the future.

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Barbie with Fur

It's another dolly dress up day and it's Barbie's turn. She's dressed in a pale pink dress, necklace, and earrings by Integrity Toys. The fur is a fabric scrap I picked up at the IFDC (International Fashion Doll Convention) a few years ago. The fur really makes the outfit, I think.

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