Making a Spun Cotton Doll Start-to-Finish

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  • Опубліковано 25 січ 2025

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  • @SmileMercantile
    @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому +18

    Hi Folks! I've let this video run long so you can see all the different parts of the process for making a snow baby. It's broken up in to chapters so you can skip ahead to the part you want to see. ♥

    • @releasingendorphins232
      @releasingendorphins232 Рік тому +2

      This is at the top of the Best Videos I have ever watched. I was introduced to a whole new world. Your creations are incredible. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.

    • @eddajohansson
      @eddajohansson Рік тому +1

      Loved watching the video. This is all new to me and love your work. Thanking you for sharing. Regards from Australia, Edda.

  • @glendacox6540
    @glendacox6540 13 днів тому +1

    I bought your book and can’t wait to try some figures. I did make a wee mouse. My husband said ,”that’s a mouse”. I said ,indeed it ‘tis…..❤

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  12 днів тому

      Wonderful, hope you enjoy working through the projects! 😊

    • @theladybaltimore
      @theladybaltimore 12 днів тому

      Oooh, there is a book? Nice! ❤

  • @eddajohansson
    @eddajohansson Рік тому +4

    Hello, I’ve just found your UA-cam channel on spun cotton baby. I’m only new to this art ans I’m fascinated. Your method is much better than others. I have subscribed and hoping to follow your videos. I live in Australia and my name is Edda. Thank you for sharing.

    • @TARNA62
      @TARNA62 Рік тому

      Hi. How can i get the method? Can u send to spain ❤

  • @eddajohansson
    @eddajohansson Рік тому +3

    Loved your Spun Cotton Snow Baby video. Thank you.

  • @karenhalbrook9494
    @karenhalbrook9494 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for posting this. I have your book, which is excellent, but it helps a lot to see the techniques in real time.

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you Karen! Yes it's always great to see hands in motion. I'll be sure to make more videos like this to demo the techniques. ❤️

  • @UnwrappingLabels
    @UnwrappingLabels 8 місяців тому +1

    17:00 this is one fine work delivering such creative piece

  • @DreamVintagewithDJ
    @DreamVintagewithDJ 2 роки тому +3

    Yay! I’m so happy you posted this video!

  • @barbwall6646
    @barbwall6646 Рік тому +1

    Thankyou so much, loved watching and will have a go soon.

  • @AzulRomero-r1i
    @AzulRomero-r1i 4 місяці тому +1

    for so long I have been wanting to learn to do this! Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!

  • @tracyspencer6906
    @tracyspencer6906 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing this video! 💗

  • @kellihull7600
    @kellihull7600 2 місяці тому

    Back this morning! Absolutely beautiful

  • @pampontious8054
    @pampontious8054 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video. I have both of your books - so helpful.

  • @kalicokat01
    @kalicokat01 2 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial. The book is beautiful and can’t wait to create these projects 🥰

  • @bonniestephens1435
    @bonniestephens1435 Рік тому

    Adorable, excellanr workmanship

  • @peilingpey697
    @peilingpey697 3 місяці тому

    i haven't quite gathered the materials yet, but I still keep coming back to this for the bgm you chose. it's so lovely and soothing, what are the pieces called?

  • @irinanass9801
    @irinanass9801 5 місяців тому +1

    ❤️👍🇩🇪 Es ist die beste Wideo, welche ich habe gesehen! Einfach unkompliziert!👍 Danke❤️👍🌹🌹🌹!

  • @dianerehn1744
    @dianerehn1744 2 роки тому

    Fantastic video!! Please do more, thanks!!

  • @jeneendove906
    @jeneendove906 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful ♥️

  • @svural7023
    @svural7023 4 місяці тому +3

    Hello, what is the applied solution? I am writing with translation because I do not understand your language

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  4 місяці тому +3

      It is 1 tablespoon cornstarch added gradually to 1 cup of simmering water, and cooked for 2 minutes.

    • @svural7023
      @svural7023 4 місяці тому +1

      @@SmileMercantile Thank you very much. 🌺

  • @waldoh027
    @waldoh027 2 роки тому

    Lovely book

  • @lorraineniess116
    @lorraineniess116 2 роки тому

    so beautiful!

  • @Mariazamora-xp5qg
    @Mariazamora-xp5qg 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge...it is a treasure to watch it!! Do you use potato starch to put over the cotton? I love this craft!❤

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  5 місяців тому

      Cornstarch! Potato starch works just the same though. Thanks for watching! 💕

    • @sowmyasrikanth-oc3tm
      @sowmyasrikanth-oc3tm 3 місяці тому

      Lovely video, what paints are good on these materials

  • @yvonnetucker1416
    @yvonnetucker1416 2 роки тому

    beautiful

  • @primitiveseasons1
    @primitiveseasons1 2 роки тому +2

    Is medical cotton (the long strips) the same type hairdressers use when you get a perm?

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому +1

      That is cotton coil, and it would work just as well for this project. Here is the medical cotton roll I used: amzn.to/3NHXz1M

  • @iluvmusic1710
    @iluvmusic1710 2 роки тому +1

    ❤❤❤ love this. Do you sell your silicone molds for baby faces? The face you use is really adorable.

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому +4

      I don't sell the molds, but I may have the pressed clay faces in the future. ❤️

    • @iluvmusic1710
      @iluvmusic1710 2 роки тому

      @@SmileMercantile oh good, great idea. You’re so talented.❄️

  • @keelybillington1714
    @keelybillington1714 2 роки тому +1

    Has the cornflour & water been heated and mixed together to make the binding medium, please. Also, what is the ratio?

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому +3

      It is 1 tablespoon cornstarch added gradually to 1 cup of simmering water, and cooked for 2 minutes. ❤️

    • @Divinemessages69
      @Divinemessages69 Рік тому

      I did that but mine still came out lumpy as it cooled it got stiffer, I added more warm water to it but it was still clumpy, any idea as to what I am doing wrong please?@@SmileMercantile

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  Рік тому +3

      Make a slurry of the cornstarch first- one tbsp starch to one tbsp water, and then add it to the simmering pot just a little at a time, stirring and cooking after each little bit. It will be smooth.

  • @anitzaburgos7859
    @anitzaburgos7859 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for postín this
    What are you adding with the soon at the end?

  • @consuventura78
    @consuventura78 2 роки тому

    Que lindeza!! So beautiful!! 💕🇧🇷

  • @islandhoofcare
    @islandhoofcare Рік тому +1

    Is it poseable once dry?

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  Рік тому

      Only slightly, and not at all once the glitter is added. Best to pose earlier on.

  • @마미림핸드메이드
    @마미림핸드메이드 5 місяців тому

    영상을 보는 내내 행복합니다 ^^ 당신이 사용하는 접착제의 종류가 너무 궁금하네요~ 배워보고 싶어요

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  5 місяців тому +1

      감사합니다! 물 1컵에 옥수수전분 1큰술을 넣어 끓인 것입니다. ♥

    • @마미림핸드메이드
      @마미림핸드메이드 5 місяців тому

      @@SmileMercantile wow❤️답변 너무 감사합니다! 전분이라니! 상상도 못했어요!

  • @mikennagreenough9518
    @mikennagreenough9518 Рік тому +1

    Is that salt you put on at the end?

  • @hazielanath
    @hazielanath Рік тому

    Where do we find the doll heads?

  • @Mica637
    @Mica637 4 місяці тому

    I was searching and searching to find a good face mold for this dolls ..

  • @renatabego9747
    @renatabego9747 23 дні тому

    Salve dove si può comprare il suo libro grazie

  • @eddajohansson
    @eddajohansson Рік тому +1

    Where do I buy the book? Edda

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  Рік тому

      Hi Edda, thank you for watching. ♥ You can find the how-to book here: amzn.to/4b54JJI

  • @TheMountainbobcat
    @TheMountainbobcat 2 роки тому

    6/10/22- question? can i stop mid way through making (working with the cotton) put down and return to finish the next day?????? thanks for answer.

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому

      Yes! You can always add cotton, and letting layers dry periodically actually makes a sturdier figurine. You would just brush with starch to moisten it after it has dried, to add the next pieces. :)

  • @Mica637
    @Mica637 4 місяці тому

    Hi
    Where you find this face mold?

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  4 місяці тому +1

      I show how to make the face at the beginning of the video. You need to find an old doll, and make the mold. ♥

    • @Mica637
      @Mica637 4 місяці тому

      @@SmileMercantile Thank you ♡

  • @GeorgiaEdwards-z6j
    @GeorgiaEdwards-z6j Рік тому

    Hello, where or what brand of cotton are you using?

  • @davidhume7078
    @davidhume7078 2 роки тому +1

    WHat is the doll you used to create that face? THe face is gorgeous.

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому +1

      To make the mold I used a German composition doll. The features of the face aren't too deep, so it's easy to paint! ❤️

  • @jillianrachel2020
    @jillianrachel2020 2 роки тому

    hi! if i wanted it to be colored, is spun cotton easy to dye?

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому

      If you're working with cotton quilt batting it's very easy to dye with Rit. Cotton coil and medical cotton are easier to add color with paint after making the figures.

    • @jillianrachel2020
      @jillianrachel2020 2 роки тому

      @@SmileMercantile thank you! what kind of paint works best- just acrylic?

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому

      I like to use acrylics diluted with starch, but just about any paint will work. I have a whole section on adding color in my book! :)

  • @bluefish4064
    @bluefish4064 6 місяців тому +1

    Is it a special type of cotton wool? And what is it you brush on? Fascinating skill . 😊

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  6 місяців тому

      It's medical cotton and cornstarch. Here's the supply list: www.smilemercantile.com/blogs/tutorials/snow-baby-project-demo-making-a-spun-cotton-doll-from-scratch