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Here are some links to our favorite places
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Susan Parris Historical Fashion Figures
Since 1989, Susan Has Researched And Recreated Full-Size Garments From The 15th Century Through World War II As A Living Historian. Her Interest Which Is Evident In Her Sculpts Focuses On How People From All Levels Of Society Lived And Survived Throughout History Before The Modern Age. She Loves To Share Her Passion For History And Specifically Historical Fashions Through Her Passion And Hobby As A Living Historian And Artist.
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Edna Dali
Edna Dali Has Been Creating Original Dolls Since 1981 In A Style That Is Unmistakably Her Own. The Dolls Are Made Of Porcelain, Wax-Over-Porcelain, Resin, Fimo, Sculpty And Other Materials. They Are Individually Outfitted, Tailored And Hand Painted By Edna Using Assorted Fashion Accessories And Original Jewelry. They Have Hand-Blown Crystal Glass Or Painted Eyes, Mohair Or Human Hair Custom-Made Wigs.
Fashion, People And Events Of The Past Centuries Have Provided Edna With A Rich Source Of Inspiration. She Dedicates A Majority Of Her Artwork To Memories Of The Fleeting Decades And She Searches For Beautiful Visions From These Periods.
It Is Of The Utmost Importance For Her To Create Various Sculpts Of Ladies And Children That Incorporate Treasures From The Past With A Touch Of Nostalgia.
Edna's Dolls Are Internationally Acclaimed And Have Been Awarded Numerous Medals. They Are Displayed In Museums, Art Galleries, Dolls Shops And Private Collections All Over The World.
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Bets & Amy van Boxel
20 Years Ago, Bets van Boxel, Along With Her Husband Jos, Decided To Actively Pursue Her Hobby Of Recreating Children Of The World Into Dolls. Bets Has Always Been Fascinated By People And The Stories They Tell, Or Simply By How They Look, Their Emotions, Body Language, And Overall Outward Appearance. She And Jos Travel The World Extensively Spending Most Of Their Time In Places That Provide A Glimpse Into What Traditional Life Is Truly Like For Natives. Today They Have Set A World Class Standard In Doll Making. De Poppenstee, Dutch For Doll House, Is Located In A Traditional Farmhouse In Waspik, Netherlands. Bets, Along With Daughter Amy, Sculpt Each Doll And Custom Create All The Clothing And Accessories, While Jos Constructs The Molds And Pours The Porcelain. The House Is Complete With A Studio, A Doll Shop, And And Gallery Where You Will Find A Permanet Exhibition Of Their Complete Doll Collection.
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Gaby Schlotz
Since 1986 Gaby Has Been Designing Porcelain Dolls In Very Small Limited Editions. Every Doll Is Exclusive And Produced With Care And Dedication In Her Private Studio. In 1990 She Began Creating "Special Friends" For Her Dolls, And Her Teddy Bear Line Was Introduced. Her Teddy Collection Is Traditionally Created From High Quality Mohair Plush. They Are Fully Jointed With Up To 11 Joints That Allows Her Bears To Be Very Poseable And Create Many Attitudes. All Of Her Dolls And Bears Are Complete With A Numbered And Signed Certificate Of Authenticity.
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Pauline Middleton
In The Mid Eighties Pauline Decided To Take A Class In Reproduction Doll Making. As It Turned Out She Loved Creating Porcelain Faces And Within A Short Period Of Time Felt That She Would Try And Sculpt A Face On Her Own. Over The Years She Has Read Numerous Articles On Sculpting, Mold Making, And The Skills Associated With Creating "The Perfect Child." She Is Amazed At How Much Of Her Talent Was Derived From Books. In 1997 She Met Her Husband Bob And They Now Work Together Full Time. Pauline Sculpts, And Bob Makes The Molds And Does The Pouring. They Both Clean The Greenware, And Pauline Does All The Painting. It Is Truly A Team Effort Between Spouses. They Have Recently Moved And Are Semi-Retired, Creating Only A Few Editions Per Year.
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Ana Esteves Lives In The Beautiful Suburb Of Camps Bay On The Slopes Of The Majestic Cape Mountains. From Her Worktable She Has Views Of Breathtaking Vistas Of The Mountain Behind Her. Hands Hard At Work Dexterously Roll, Mold And Sculpt Polymer Clay To Create Her Fantastic Pieces. Dry Brush Painting On Her Bears And Animals Creates An Illusion Of Light And Shade Which Gives Her Work Dimension.
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