Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Clio--goddess of Epic Poetry

Another head is in progress for this one 
as this one developed differently 
from what I expected. 
 Fee, however, really likes this one...
so maybe  another body will be required
for the head in progress.
 This is not an original idea, of course; I've seen 
at least 3 versions of a book doll.



 If this head remains, I will finish the neck/upper body...
if not, easy to slip the head right out and replace.



15 comments:

  1. That is so wonderful. I love it!!

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  2. Thanks, Gerrie! I'm enjoying folding book pages right now--working on folding pages into a pumpkin shape. Easier said than done on keeping the pages even; mine are wandering a bit.
    All those Advanced Reader's Copies (the awful ones, anyway) are meeting a fitting end.

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  3. Wow, she is SO totally awesome!!

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  4. Thanks, Connie! Since I love reading, she is feels like a comrade in arms!

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  5. I love her. Yours is the FIRST book doll I've seen--what a cool idea. I really like her hair--variegated sewing thread?

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  6. Sophie - Close--upholstery trim! I bought some left-over pieces all stuffed in plastic bags a few years ago and love finding ways to use it.
    Thanks for the sweet comment, Sophie.

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  7. Brilliant use of upholstery trims! I like this lady too!
    She's like a very upmarket 'flasher' of words, rather than naked flesh lol I would't change her at all!

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  8. I really adore her! Do you ever sell your work? Hint hint.

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  9. Jenclair, this one is my favorite! She's really pretty in a realistic way and I love her book dress. I can't decide which detail is best: eyes, hair or hands.

    I was wondering how tiring folding all those pages gets to be, but you didn't complain, so I'm willing to bet that you equate it with therapy or yoga.
    Mary

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  10. The head is beautiful, keep her!! Love this doll.

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  11. liniecat - Upholstery trim is so much fun; so many styles and colors. I'm glad you like her, but the flasher reference has me grinning!

    Stephie - Thanks! :) No, I haven't gotten to the point of selling anything yet. Maybe someday....

    Mary - She is certainly well received! Thanks, Mary; I knew you'd like the book dress, being a reader yourself!

    Folding the pages does get old if there are several folds per page, but this one only has one fold per page--so not too bad.

    Teresa - Thanks! Another reader weighs in! Yeah, I guess I'm keeping the head. :)

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  12. I agree with Fee on this. I really like her expression in conjunction with her being a book. I especially like her hair and headband!

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  13. Nancy, I give in. This head will stay, and I'll finish her neckline. Now what about the head in progress? I'll have to find a body for that one!

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  14. She's the first book doll I see, and she's beautiful!

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  15. Thanks, Francoise! Clio seems to be a popular girl!

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Good to hear from you!