UPDATE::: Just had to snap a quick pic of my pretty bouquet and little Grodner Tal with her newly attached limbs. Life is Good!
Hope everyone had a Happy Mothers Day!!!
I've finally gotten around to trying my hand at a "Grodner Tal" Doll. These dolls were carved completely out of wood in the early 19th century..... I cheated and started with a wooden finial and tweaked it a bit or alot, lol! Sure wish I had a lathe! I'm making mine with a "tuck-comb" hairstyle.
I'm carving her little legs and arms from clothes pins. Not sure how to attach yet?
Here's a picture of her so far.... (you can barely see the photo of an original in background).
I'll try to snap some pics of her arms/legs a little later, but right now my camera battery is charging.
Thanks for visiting!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend too!
14 comments:
She is awesome! At first glance, I thought she was the real thing.
She still looks like the real thing! Can't wait to see her all done.
Ooooh Nancy! She is beautiful!
Oh Nancy , she is FABulous, I just absolutely love her. I can't wait to see your finished. Julie
She's wonderful..can't wait to see her finished! What a sweet face.
You must have gotten lots of inspiration on your vacation. :-)
She is lovely. Looking forward to seeing "the rest" of her! :)
Nancy, she is lovely!!! can't wait to see the finished doll. I love your dolls....
you are just the BEST !
hugs, Lone
Wow Nancy..you are doing a wonderful job..yours and the original look exactly alike to me.
Wonderful!
:)Doreen
Nancy she's fabulous!! Pam
I looked again - and it is too much for me !!!!
hugs, Lone
Nancy,she is amazing!She does look just like the real thing!You are so good!
Hugs:-),
~Mandy
What a lovely doll, Marjon.
I too thought she was a genuine old doll that you GOT for Mother's Day! Oh, Nannerly, or is that to the Nanner born? She is remarkably wonderful!
Christine ~ Zwee!!!!!!!!
Nan, what a charming little doll you are making. I have always loved your dolls made from wood the very best. this one is just too fabulous, and she's not even done yet!
Carole
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