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How is everything going? I really wish that I could have made it out to see your haunt. I was unfortunately still getting everything setup all the way up until the TOT's were showing up because of the snow.

Are there any prop building sessions planned in the near future?

Hi Rose,

Are you also a Propaholic like me?

-Doc

Thank you so much! I really like the idea of building bones into the wire armatures (and knowing how lanky my current designs are, they will need all the help they can get to retain anatomical and structural integrity). Your dolls have a nice level of anatomical realism that I'm hoping to get with my own, even if it takes a few tries. I really can't wait to start, and your advice is great! Thank you again.

You are very welcome and thank you for those links! I'm going to be referencing those often once I get the basic supplies (and I think I already learned a few new things just quickly glancing around OOAK Guild). If you are busy, take your time with the email as I won't be able to start on it for a while with the cart-load of projects I need to get done by Halloween. Again, thank you!

I have to say that I'm enamored with your art dolls. There's something about the eyes in particular that snatch one's attention.
I have been toying with how to go about making a Brian Froud-inspired changeling doll for some time, and have tried to broaden my knowledge of doll making (which was nill to start with) by reading up on techniques. The doll will be quite long-limbed, and this has been a bit of a worry for me. I would like to do a wire armature, but I'm not sure about the mechanics of wire distribution and strength. I want the doll to be able to stand or crouch, and seeing some of your dolls like Lavinia and Thistle standing without visible support, I was wondering if you would be willing to share any advise. For one, what gauge and type of wire do you use? Do you double or triple your wires in the body and/or limbs? Is there anything you do to make sure the balance of the form is maintained (having a heavy clay-sculpted head is a concern of mine)? Any help or advise on the basics of creating a lanky body-form would be hugely appreciated. If you would prefer to discuss any of this off of Halloween Forum, feel free to email me at Dinogal85@Hotmail.com. Many thanks!

Hey, I love to come see your display this year, since I live in Broomfield.

Sorry to hear you're selling your haunt stuff. Hope things turn around for you soon.