Often times I have a customer who would like me to make a doll in a person’s likeness but cannot afford the fees for a one of a kind sculpted doll. 

There are other more affordable ways to have a doll made that will resemble a person.  It helps if you have a good repoire with your dollmaker/artist.  They should be willing to work with you to find the right face and talk about options for hair, painting style, gloves, etc.

My customer wanted me to make a doll kit that she will dress of her daughter for her wedding.  She did not want a custom sculpted doll.  She chose the face from my selection of doll kits I carry on my website: Gina Bellous Dolls .  After narrowing it down, she chose Lydia from a mold by Stacy Hofman.  I had to agree with her that this was a good choice.  It is a mold that is not available commercially, but has no dropped shoulders.  Her daughter is wearing a strapless gown and her shoulders will be bare so no matter what type of shoulders we chose, there will be a seam showing. 

This is Alex. She is such a pretty girl. After making both dolls, I realize that her hair will be worn down like in the photo so doll #1 with the full arms will work just fine, but I like the face of doll #2.

I decided to make 2 dolls and let her choose which one she likes best.  To offer a variation of the shoulders I cut the head off of Stacy’s doll and put it on my Victoria body and flattened the bustline a bit.  This gave the doll a nice youthful neckline and  body.  I was able to squeeze her face a bit when I removed it from the mold to make it narrower.

Hi,
I have really missed everyone.
So life gets in the way sometimes.  So many things going on and something gets pushed aside!  I have been wigging and assembling so many doll kits that I owe to customers.  I am getting close to being done with them.  I will be posting photos of Chantelle as well as some other ladies as I costume them.
Big Hugs,
Gina

>Hi All,
If you haven’t had a chance to do so, please check out the Miniature Show Online:
http://aminiminiatureshow.weebly.com/

It will be open from now, March 9th until Monday, March 12th.  There are many miniature artisans at the show and shopping is so easy!  Registration is free and i think there may even be door prizes.  There are 4 pages of vendors (I am on page 4).  So many wonderful miniature items to see and drool over!

>Hi All,
If you haven’t had a chance to do so, please check out the Miniature Show Online:
http://aminiminiatureshow.weebly.com/

It will be open from now, March 9th until Monday, March 12th.  There are many miniature artisans at the show and shopping is so easy!  Registration is free and i think there may even be door prizes.  There are 4 pages of vendors (I am on page 4).  So many wonderful miniature items to see and drool over!

>Hi All,
If you haven’t had a chance to do so, please check out the Miniature Show Online:
http://aminiminiatureshow.weebly.com/

It will be open from now, March 9th until Monday, March 12th.  There are many miniature artisans at the show and shopping is so easy!  Registration is free and i think there may even be door prizes.  There are 4 pages of vendors (I am on page 4).  So many wonderful miniature items to see and drool over!

>Hi All,
If you haven’t had a chance to do so, please check out the Miniature Show Online:
http://aminiminiatureshow.weebly.com/

It will be open from now, March 9th until Monday, March 12th.  There are many miniature artisans at the show and shopping is so easy!  Registration is free and i think there may even be door prizes.  There are 4 pages of vendors (I am on page 4).  So many wonderful miniature items to see and drool over!

>Hi All,
I just happen to have a few doll kits in stock.  You can see them on my website:
Miniature Doll Kits In Stock

If you are looking for a doll kit for your next project here is a great way to get a beautiful, finely detailed doll kit without having to wait for it.  In stock and ready to ship.  I only have 1 of each available.  All doll kits come with half arms with separated fingers & half legs with plain heels & assembly instructions.

>Hi All,
I just happen to have a few doll kits in stock.  You can see them on my website:
Miniature Doll Kits In Stock

If you are looking for a doll kit for your next project here is a great way to get a beautiful, finely detailed doll kit without having to wait for it.  In stock and ready to ship.  I only have 1 of each available.  All doll kits come with half arms with separated fingers & half legs with plain heels & assembly instructions.

>Hi All,
I just happen to have a few doll kits in stock.  You can see them on my website:
Miniature Doll Kits In Stock

If you are looking for a doll kit for your next project here is a great way to get a beautiful, finely detailed doll kit without having to wait for it.  In stock and ready to ship.  I only have 1 of each available.  All doll kits come with half arms with separated fingers & half legs with plain heels & assembly instructions.

>Hi All,
I just happen to have a few doll kits in stock.  You can see them on my website:
Miniature Doll Kits In Stock

If you are looking for a doll kit for your next project here is a great way to get a beautiful, finely detailed doll kit without having to wait for it.  In stock and ready to ship.  I only have 1 of each available.  All doll kits come with half arms with separated fingers & half legs with plain heels & assembly instructions.