NIAMH (nee-am)click on image to enlarge
23" long, cloth on wire armature, cloth-over-paperclay face
...is a beautiful Rubinesque faery who lives somewhere in the forest near the Dead Sea. She has been sighted in mud baths when nobody is supposedly looking. During the heat of the day, she sleeps lazily among the date palms and lush green oasis of the fertile desert.
NIAMH is an intermediate to advanced dollmaking course with a focus on sculpture.
Patti LaValley was kind enough to test Niamh for me. She tested the pattern and the class. Here is what she had to say:
This is my version of Niamh, an online class by Rivkah Rosenfeld. I tested the the doll for Rivkah and was very impressed by her well written class and easy to follow step by step instructions. Rivkah states that is is a technique class and it is certainly that. There are many unique techniqes in the class that will surely challenge students of all levels. The class also allows students to play with some cutting edge products.
The doll’s wings are made from Translucent Liquid Sculpey and organza shirred by hand.
LOOK FOR WINGS TECHNIQUE ARTICLE IN SOFT DOLLS AND ANIMALS MAGAZINE THIS MAY AND JULY!!
The face uses the cloth-over-clay method and has glass eyes. The face is colored and detailed with glittery Pearl-Ex powder and pigment paint. Give your doll some extra sparkle and pizzazz! The shoes are made with free motion embroidery.
