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FASHION DOLL MAKEOVERS     VOL 1
Author: Jim Farone
Publisher: Hobby House Press
ISBN#: 0-87588-471-7 DBM#: 900276
Paper Back:19.95 Hardback: N/A

Description
Delve into the fascinating world of Fashion Doll Makeovers by seeing 34 of the hottest artists' amazing creations. Features . Great instructional guide provides you with the know-how for the following for a A full color Makeover:

  • How to Create Your Own Fashion Wonder


  • Removing the Head


  • Rerooting Hair


  • Makeup Painting Faces


  • Setting the Hair


  • Styling the hair


  • Redoing the Body ~ remodeling hands, arms, feet


  • Preparing to Create an Outfit ~ Designing an Outfit


  • Accessorizing your Doll


  • Marketing your Creations


  • This is a new paperback book with 281 color photos and 112 pages. The book is in new/gift quality condition. This book is OOP.

    FASHION DOLL MAKEOVERS     VOL 2
    Author: Jim Faraone
    Publisher: Hobby House Press
    ISBN#: 0-87588-515-2 DBM#: 900990
    Paper Back:19.95 Hardback: N/A

    Description
    One of the hottest trends in the doll world today is the making over of popular dolls. This volume demonstrates how a creative touch can transform an average-looking doll into a glamorous showgirl, a fashion statement, or even a whimsical creature of fantasy. 50 artists from all over the world have sent examples of their latest work. The author has added a chapter "How to Create Your Own Fashion Wonder" with 67 steps explaining how-to-make recreations that will tempt even the least artistic doll lover to try!

    How to Enhance your own Fashion Doll Wonder ~ includes the following:

  • Techniques of Sequin & Bead Stitches


  • Sewing a Straight Line of Sequins


  • Creating a Scalloped Fringe with Seed Beads and Bugle Beads


  • Sewing a Seed Bead into the Center of a Sequin ~ Outlining your straight line of sequins with seed beads and bugle beads ~ Putting these techniques on an actual creating.


  • Creating a Pillbox Hat


  • Making a Picture Hat


  • Making a Purse


  • Shown is just a small sample of what is in this wonderful OOP book.




  • This is a new paperback book with 200 + color photos and 112 pages. This book is in new/gift quality condition.

    FASHION DOLL MAKEOVERS     VOL. 3
    Author: JIM FARONE
    Publisher: Hobby House Press
    ISBN#: 0-87588-554-3 DBM#: 901292
    Paper Back:19.95 Hardback: N/A

    Description
    This is third in the series of popular how-to books which not only showcase the most interesting artists who are modifying mass-produced dolls by re-rooting hair, repainting and re-dressing to make one-of-a-kind creations, but give step-by-step instructions on these makeover techniques. If you have ever dreamed of creating a doll, here is the inspiration and the information you need to begin!

    Great instructional guide provides you with the know-how for the following:

  • How to Enhance your own Fashion Doll Wonder


  • Learn the following hair dos: Sausage curls, Artichoke, Bubble Cut, Braids, Braids, Flip, Page Boy, Braids, Curls and Molded Hair.


  • Shown are just some of the pictures of the techniques and the many contributors by OOAK doll artists.



    There are over 300 color photos in this new, 112-page soft cover book. The book is new/gift quality condition.

    FASHION DOLL MAKEOVERS     Vol. 4
    Author: Jim Faraone
    Publisher: Hobby House Press
    ISBN#: 0-87588-599-3 DBM#: 901688
    Paper Back:28.95 Hardback: N/A

    Description
    If you love fashion dolls, this book is for you! Fourth in a popular series of how-to books, this book gives step-by-step instructions on how to transfer both mass-produced 11-1/2” fashion dolls and at the new larger (15-16”) contemporary fashion dolls into one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Author Jim Farone focuses his fourth book on fantasy, fairies, and enchanted creatures and shows readers how to create hairstyles, make-up, and bodies for original designs. The 42 Featured Artists are:Tangren Alexander, Kevin Allen, Morito Anjiki, Joanna Bond, Christina Bougas, Joan Champagne, Tom Courtney, Sandy Cunningham, Angie Gill, Curtis Hammond, Kelly Hannon, Valerie A. Hays, Anita Healy, Debbie Hendrickson Jim Howard, Debi Iacovelli, Michelle James, William Stewart Jones, Diane Kolodziejski, Viktoria La Paz, Dan Lee, Michelle Lester, Cynthia Luna, Jean MaDan, Terri Norcia, Shelly Norrick, Loanne Ostlie, Katharine Rayland Rebecca Satterberg, Michael Scott, Kritie Liller, Scott Shore, Lynn Smith, Jen Sutherland/Chrissy Stewart, Linda Payne-Sylvester, Joe Tai, Freddy Tan, Ella Trumpfeller, Osvaldo Vazques, Andreas Vogel, Trish Walker, and John Patrick Zaragoza. Dolls Featured on the Cover belong to: Top doll: Michelle Lester Center doll: Linda Payne-Sylvester Bottom doll: William Stewart Jones. The book will also feature special How-to's (customizing tricks of the trade) by Jim Faraone as in his other books. This book also features over 250 full-color photographs, in 112 page soft cover edition, showcasing talented artists who have created their own whimsical fashion doll.
    FASHION DOLL MAKEOVERS   5th Edition  
    Author: Jim Farone
    Publisher: Hobby House Press
    ISBN#: 0-87588-657-4 DBM#: 902304
    Paper Back:28.95 Hardback: N/A

    Description
    This is 5th Fashion Doll Makeovers

    Move over ladies, the guys are here and they're showing that they are not just women's accessories any longer! The latest in the series of popular how-to books chronicles the up-and-coming male fashion dolls that have recently hit the market. The newest book in a series of fashion doll makeovers by Jim Faraone gives step-by-step instructions on male doll makeover techniques that include how to repaint and redress dolls to make your own unique one-of-a-kind creation. Also showcased are some of the most interesting artists who modify mass-produced dolls and give the readers infinite inspiration and projects. There are two full-sized patterns to create your own male fashion outfit. If you have ever dreamed of creating a male doll to rival your gorgeous female characters, here is the encyclopedia of inspiration and the information that you need to begin!

    The table of contents * Creating Your Own Fashion Doll Wonder * Denim Jacket Pattern * Wigging the Trent Doll * Step-by-step Photos of Painting a Male Action Figure * Knights of the Round Table Costume and Helmet * Working with Acrylic Modeling Paste * and so much more.

    There are 275 color photos & 2 Full-sized Patterns in this new, 112-page, soft cover book published in July 2003.

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