Showing posts with label cloth doll making. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cloth doll making. Show all posts

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Beadwork, Ruins, and Paper doll Project

 

beading on a Clover loom

It’s been really cold where I live lately so it’s nice to play with some beadwork in the evening all cozy inside.  I just started playing with loom beadwork on a Clover beading loom.  I find it really relaxing and fun to do but it’s still a bit of a learning curve for me.   I am trying to figure out how to add clasps to the bracelet without lining it with suede and still have it look finished instead of boho.  I used C-lon for the loom threads and when I added the clasp it looked messier than I would have liked.  I think I will try the Nymo thread next time and see how that works.  I do enjoy the experimenting process of new projects and figuring out new techniques.

 

loom beaded bracelet by Marla L. Niederer

I also went exploring the ruins of an old foundry near where I live recently.  The goal was to go plein air painting but quite frankly it was too cold!  So I thought I would share some photos I took with you.  I may start some paintings at home and then return when it’s a tad bit warmer!

 

photo by Marla L. Niederer

photo by Marla L. Niederer

photo by Marla L. Niederer

I also can’t wait to share with you the newest paper doll project I have been working on but since it is part of an exchange in a group I belong to I have to wait until everyone has a chance to receive theirs first.  The theme is a Winter’s Tail.   Can’t wait to show you what I came up with for it!

I also wanted to share with you that my Sleeping Mermaid Class is now a self study class.  You can find out more about it by clicking on the picture below.

 

Sleeping Mermaid Self Study Class by Marla L. Niederer

To see more of my self study classes click on the picture below.

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer

To go to my OrsinisAngels YouTube Channel where all of my free video tutorials can be found, click on the picture below

 

OrsinisAngels YouTube Channel

To see all of my free tutorials you can click on the picture below

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

To find out more about me click on my picture below

 

About Me

Until next time……….

 

Warm hugs,

Marla

 

 

 

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Creating Art with other Artists

 
Watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

It is so nice to be able to attend my art group again.  I used to paint watercolors with a group of artists at TAUNY in Canton NY.  TAUNY recently opened up for the group again and I attended for the first time in a long time last week.  I brought along my watercolors and a painting I had started while on a walk by the river with a very dear friend who is also an artist.  I feel so fortunate to be able to spend time with such kind and talented individuals that are also good friends.  It makes creating art so much more enjoyable and leads to so much more growth as an artist.

 

Watercolor Painting by Marla L. Niederer

I also have been playing with my Silhouette cutting machine this week.  I’m still learning how to use the software and enjoying the process.  These pop up teapot cards that I made were designed by Lori Whitlock.  I bought the SVG file to make them on her website.

 

Teapot pop up card designed by Lori Whitlock

I’m also still teaching the online Goddess class and getting ready to teach my online Sleeping Mermaid class online.  You can click on the picture below to find out more and to sign up for my online Sleeping Mermaid class.

 

Sleeping Mermaids Online Class with Marla L. Niederer


You can find out more information about the rest of the online classes I am teaching by clicking on the picture below.

 

Online Classes with Marla L. Niederer


 

You can find out about my self-study classes by clicking on the picture below.  I just added downloadable face templates to my shop but don’t purchase them if you are buying a doll making class.  Each class has a face template included for that specific doll.

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer


You can find out about all the free tutorials I offer by clicking on the picture below.  It will also bring you to one of my newest free video tutorials on how to needle sculpt a cloth doll nose if you missed it.

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer


If you want to find out more about me click on my picture below.

 

About Me


Until next time…….

 

warm hugs,

 

Marla

 

Sunday, May 23, 2021

New Free Video Tutorial

 
Face Template for Cloth Doll making by Marla L. Niederer

I’ve been enjoying the nice weather here lately.  We jumped from winter weather to summer, not that I am complaining!

 


Along with enjoying the beautiful apple blossoms on our trees, I’ve also been enjoying nice walks by the river.

 


After my wrist surgery, I’m finding clay easier to work with than needle sculpting and stuffing cloth dolls.  So I have been doing a bit of experimenting with PaperClay for doll making.  This is a picture of the first doll I have been working on since my surgery.

 

In Process PaperClay Doll by Marla L. Niederer

If you missed my Facebook postlast week, I recently shared a new free video tutorial on how to use a face template for facial features on a needle sculpted cloth doll on my OrsinisAngels YouTube Channel.  You can see the video here

 

Free Facial Template Video Tutorial


I’m still teaching the Goddess online on AforArtistic and getting ready to teach the Sleeping Mermaid class in June.  You can find out more information about the online classes I am teaching by clicking on the picture below.

 

Online Classes with Marla L. Niederer


You can find out about my self-study classes by clicking on the picture below.  I just added downloadable face templates to my shop but don’t purchase them if you are buying a doll making class.  Each class has a face template included for that specific doll.

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer


You can find out about all the free tutorials I offer by clicking on the picture below.  It will also bring you to my newest free video tutorial on how to needle sculpt a cloth doll nose if you missed it last week.

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer


If you want to find out more about me click on my picture below.

 

About Me


Until next time…….

 

warm hugs,

 

Marla

 

 

Saturday, April 10, 2021

 

China Patterns in my art journal

I recently had surgery on my wrist so while I have been recuperating I have been taking a lovely online class from Idania Salcido.  For the class, I am working in my journal left handed and using watercolors instead of acrylics because they are easier for me to use now.  I chose to use patterns from my china teacups and saucers.  In the class she also encourages her students to play around with colors.  I must admit I’m having quite a bit of fun with this.

 

Playing around with colors

I also wanted to thank all of you for following my progress all of these years by sharing with you a free video tutorial on how I needle sculpt a cloth doll nose.  You can view it on YouTube by clicking on the link to my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel.  I hope you enjoy the video.

 

How to Needle Sculpt a Cloth Doll Nose by Marla L. Niederer

You can find out about my self-study classes by clicking on the picture below.  I just added two new ones to my shop!

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer


I will be teaching The Goddess online starting May 11th on AforArtistic.  You can find out more by clicking on the picture below.

 

The Goddess Online Class with Marla L. Niederer


You can find out about the Little Lion Art doll I have for sale by clicking on the picture below.

 

Little Lion Art Doll by Marla L. Niederer


You can find out about all the free tutorials I offer by clicking on the picture below.

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer


If you want to find out more about me click on my picture below.

 

About Me


Until next time…….

 

warm hugs,

 

Marla

Friday, March 26, 2021

 

I’m so excited to be teaching several online classes on AforArtistic this year!

 

The Goddess Online Class with Marla L. Niederer


The Goddess Online Class Starts May 11, 2021.  I added a few videos to this class to let you watch me needle sculpt and paint, and add facial detailing to the head.  It also includeds step by step downloadable PDFs with step by step pictures.  There is also a private facebook group as part of the class where I will join with you live each week of the class.   You can view a video about the class by clicking on the picture below.

Goddess Online Class with Marla L. Niederer


 

The Sleeping Mermaid Online Class starts June 15, 2021. Don’t you just love Mermaids?  I do and can’t wait to share with you how to create these Sleeping Mermaids. To sign up for the wait list on AforArtistic you can click on the picture below.

 

Sleeping Mermaid  Online Class with Marla L. Niederer


The Moulin Rouge Dancers Online Class starts July 7, 2021.  This class was inspired by the Moulin Rouge dancers that were often painted by the impressionist artists.  These dolls were so fun to create.  I bet you can’t make just one!  You can see a little video of them by clicking on the picture below.

Moulin Rouge Dancers Online class with Marla L. Niederer


 

The Bear and Raccoon Magic Online Full Video Class starts August 5, 2021.  Bear and Raccoon Magic were such fun to create!  They have my latest hidden ball joints and a needle sculpted face without an overlay and without a seam in the middle.  You can learn more about this class by clicking on the picture below to see a video on it.

Bear and Raccoon Magic Online Video Class with Marla L. Niederer


 

The Dia De Los Muertos Necklace Online Full Video Class starts September 7, 2021.  If you are looking for something to create that is relatively quick to make this is the class for you!  You will learn how to create the center of the pendant sugar skull face out of cloth and decorated with artist pencils and pens.  I used bead embroidery to embellish and complete the pendant.  The class even includes how to make a bead chain to hang your pendant on to wear!  You can see a video about the class by clicking on the picture below.

 

Dia De Los Muertos Necklace Online Video Class with Marla L. Niederer


I hope to see you in class soon!

 

You can find out about my self-study classes by clicking on the picture below.  I just added two new ones to my shop!

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer


You can see all of the classes I am teaching on the AforArtistic website and sign up for each class waitlist by clicking on the picture below. 

 

Upcoming Online Classes I am teaching on AforArtistic


You can find out about the Little Lion Art doll I have for sale by clicking on the picture below.

 

Little Lion Art Doll by Marla L. Niederer


You can find out about all the free tutorials I offer by clicking on the picture below.

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer


If you want to find out more about me click on my picture below.

 

About Me


Until next time…….

 

warm hugs,

 

Marla

Friday, August 30, 2019

Goddess Online Class

The Goddess by Marla L. Niederer

I’m very pleased to announce that I will be teaching the Goddess as an online class for the first time for AforArtistic September 23 2019!
The Goddess by Marla L. Niederer
The Goddess was inspired by Kuan Yin, a Goddess of Compassion, one who hears the cries of all beings.  Others know her as a Bodhisattva, one who puts off Nirvana in order to liberate all sentient beings. Many representations of Kuan Yin depict her as a beautiful oriental woman in flowing gowns carrying a vessel filled with the waters of compassion.  She is often depicted standing or sitting upon a lotus blossom. 
 
The Goddess by Marla L. Niederer
In this interpretation of Kuan Yin, I chose to place a hand crafted and hand painted lotus blossom upon her head as a headdress.  She wears a skirt and shawl of hand painted cheesecloth which represent the waters of compassion.  Her costume is hand beaded with silver lined glass beads. 
 
The Goddess by Marla L. Niederer
The Goddess is a 19” tall needle sculpted, hand painted art doll with ball joints and a facial cloth overlay.  The head has very unique sculpted eyes utilizing an advanced technique that gives the appearance of inset eyes.  In this class you will learn a variety of unique needle sculpting techniques such as how to attach a cloth overlay on the face, creating a swivel neck, creating ball joints at the hips, knees, ankles, elbows and wrist. In addition, the class presents instruction on how to utilize tube and pencil watercolors for skin tone and facial coloration.  Unique costuming design is included in instruction along with how to needle felt a hairdo. This workshop is designed to stretch your cloth art doll making skills to a whole new level!
 
The Goddess by Marla L. Niederer
I can’t wait for the class to begin and hope to see you there!
You can find more information about the class and how to sign up by clicking on this link to AforArtistic.

Until next time…..

warm hugs,
Marla