Making a Spun Cotton Doll Start-to-Finish

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  • Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
  • Watch me make a snow baby! This is a project from my new book: Spun Cotton Crafts. Get your copy here: amzn.to/4b54JJI
    supply list: www.smilemercantile.com/blogs...
    00:00-01:32 Making the Armature
    01:33-04:23 Crafting a Face
    04:24-10:20 Filling out the Armature
    10:21-16:40 Thread Wrapping
    16:41-26:52 Applying Cotton to the Limbs
    26:53-36:56 Final Cotton Application
    36:57-39:59 Finishing
    My craft supply shop: www.smilemercantile.com/
    #spuncotton #dolltutorial
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  • @SmileMercantile
    @SmileMercantile  2 роки тому +8

    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 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @eddajohansson
    @eddajohansson 6 місяців тому +2

    Loved your Spun Cotton Snow Baby video. Thank you.

  • @UnwrappingLabels
    @UnwrappingLabels 2 місяці тому

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

  • @DreamVintagewithDJ
    @DreamVintagewithDJ 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @lorraineniess116
    @lorraineniess116 Рік тому

    so beautiful!

  • @barbwall6646
    @barbwall6646 7 місяців тому

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

  • @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 +1

      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. ❤️

  • @dianerehn1744
    @dianerehn1744 Рік тому

    Fantastic video!! Please do more, thanks!!

  • @bonniestephens1435
    @bonniestephens1435 7 місяців тому

    Adorable, excellanr workmanship

  • @consuventura78
    @consuventura78 Рік тому

    Que lindeza!! So beautiful!! 💕🇧🇷

  • @yvonnetucker1416
    @yvonnetucker1416 2 роки тому

    beautiful

  • @tracyspencer6906
    @tracyspencer6906 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this video! 💗

  • @kalicokat01
    @kalicokat01 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @pampontious8054
    @pampontious8054 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @waldoh027
    @waldoh027 2 роки тому

    Lovely book

  • @eddajohansson
    @eddajohansson 6 місяців тому +1

    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 6 місяців тому

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

  • @hazielanath
    @hazielanath 9 місяців тому

    Where do we find the doll heads?

  • @anitzaburgos7859
    @anitzaburgos7859 Рік тому

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

  • @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 Рік тому +1

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

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  Рік тому +4

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

    • @iluvmusic1710
      @iluvmusic1710 Рік тому

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

  • @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. :)

  • @bluefish4064
    @bluefish4064 16 днів тому

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

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  16 днів 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

  • @keelybillington1714
    @keelybillington1714 Рік тому

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

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  Рік тому +2

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

    • @Divinemessages69
      @Divinemessages69 8 місяців 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  8 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @jillianrachel2020
    @jillianrachel2020 Рік тому

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

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  Рік 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 Рік тому

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

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  Рік 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! :)

  • @islandhoofcare
    @islandhoofcare 9 місяців тому

    Is it poseable once dry?

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  9 місяців тому

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

  • @user-cl7gu7iv2f
    @user-cl7gu7iv2f 6 місяців тому

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

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  6 місяців тому +1

      This is the cotton I used: amzn.to/3HixGUL

  • @eddajohansson
    @eddajohansson 6 місяців тому +1

    Where do I buy the book? Edda

    • @SmileMercantile
      @SmileMercantile  6 місяців тому

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

  • @mikennagreenough9518
    @mikennagreenough9518 8 місяців тому

    Is that salt you put on at the end?

  • @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

      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! ❤️