I greatly enjoyed making Moon Beams. Most of the time when I begin any doll, I think about the concept. Do I want a large doll, what texture of yarn do I want to use, will fabric complement the face? I gather these elements, sometimes changing my mind in midstream and begin all over again, deciding to mix and match completely different than the way I started off. At times I just use a stream of consciousness, getting my mind out of the way allowing my hands to move as if they had a mind of their own.
For this doll I wanted arms and to place yarn instead of beads as streamers. Beaded fringe for arms is extremely difficult and sometimes takes hours to complete. My focus on Moon Beams was her face and the fabric, which is upholstery. I found part of a jade necklace to put as her little amulet around her neck. The shells were added framing her face after the doll was completed, giving her an ethereal look. This face was created by Diane Brieglieb sold at Cindy's crafts.
For this doll I wanted arms and to place yarn instead of beads as streamers. Beaded fringe for arms is extremely difficult and sometimes takes hours to complete. My focus on Moon Beams was her face and the fabric, which is upholstery. I found part of a jade necklace to put as her little amulet around her neck. The shells were added framing her face after the doll was completed, giving her an ethereal look. This face was created by Diane Brieglieb sold at Cindy's crafts.