NIADA: Doll Making Techniques

DOLL MAKERS RESOURCES

Below you will find links to various suppliers that NIADA artists use:

DYES
Designed for use with silk, Colorhue dyes do not require additional additives, heat applications or time setting procedures. They are water soluable and color fast.
http://www.silkthings.com

Cushing acid dyes are suitable for wool, mohair, silk, other protein based fibers and nylon.
http://www.wcushing.com

An abundance of supplies for the fiber artist including an array of dyes and a variety of silk fabrics.
http://www.dharmatrading.com/

FABRICS & TRIMS
Hand-dyed Cotton Knit and Woven Cotton:
http://www.rootie.com

http://www.dollmakersjourney.com

Asian and other Cotton Fabrics:
http://www.equilter.com

Over 1400 Silk Fabrics from China, Korea, Thailand, and India
http://www.thaisilks.com/

https://www.mini-magic.com/

Lacis is the place to find new & antique lace, buttons, ribbons, trims, hard-to-find threads from Japan. The bookstore stocks thousands of titles on costume design and textiles, including obscure books on Armenian needlework.
http://lacis.com

M&J trims carries an abundance of new trims. cords, fringes
http://www.mjtrim.com/

RIBBONS, etc.
Janice Naibert
http://home.comcast.net/~janicenaibert/JaniceNaibert.html
http://stores.ebay.com/Janice-Naiberts-Store

Carol Sidlow
http://www.ribbonstore.com/

vintage & new ribbons, trims. The best collection of vintage metallic fabrics, trims & threads. What Martha Stewart calls her "favorite store in all the world"
http://www.tinseltrading.com/

the oldest complete ribbon shop with the widest selection and most extensive inventory.
http://www.hymanhendler.com/

http://www.clotilde.com/

http://www.gstreetfabrics.com/

http://www.polymerclayexpress.com/

http://www.joggles.com/

http://www.minidolls.com/

http://www.miniworlddolls.com/

http://www.delectablemountain.com/

SCUPLTING CLAYS
http://www.paperclay.com/
air hardening modeling materials and clays

http://www.avesstudio.com
AVES Studio manufactures synthetic self hardening clay and mache products.

http://www.katopolyclay.com/
Van Aken® has collaborated with nationally recognized polymer clay artist Donna Kato to create the ultimate polymer clay. There is a consistent feel throughout the line from color to color. It conditions easily without becoming sticky and the final product is strong and resilient.

MOLD MAKING
KNEAD-A-MOLD
http://www.townsendatelier.com

mold making rubber and urethane casting resins
http://www.alumilite.com/

http://www.smooth-on.com/

http://www.sculpt.com/

STUFFING:
Mountain Mist® Heritage Collection: A Touch of Silk Batting
Buffalo Batt
http://www.mountainmistlp.com

Airtex Fiberfill
http://www.airtex.com/

UNFINISHED PAPER MACHE BOXES
www.hofcraft.com

WOOL ROVING
http://www.marrhaven.com/rovng1.html

http://halcyonyarn.com/fibers/fiberswildwooly.html

FELTING NEEDLES
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com

GLASS EYES FOR CREATURES
http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/

http://www.taxidermy.com/cat/08/eye.html