Making a Spun Cotton Doll Start-to-Finish

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Watch me make a snow baby! This is a project from my new book: Spun Cotton Crafts. Get your copy here: amzn.to/4b54JJI
supply list: www.smilemercantile.com/blogs...
00:00-01:32 Making the Armature
01:33-04:23 Crafting a Face
04:24-10:20 Filling out the Armature
10:21-16:40 Thread Wrapping
16:41-26:52 Applying Cotton to the Limbs
26:53-36:56 Final Cotton Application
36:57-39:59 Finishing
My craft supply shop: www.smilemercantile.com/
#spuncotton #dolltutorial

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@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Folks! I've let this video run long so you can see all the different parts of the process for making a snow baby. It's broken up in to chapters so you can skip ahead to the part you want to see. ♥

@releasingendorphins232 Жыл бұрын

This is at the top of the Best Videos I have ever watched. I was introduced to a whole new world. Your creations are incredible. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.

@eddajohansson 6 ай бұрын

Loved watching the video. This is all new to me and love your work. Thanking you for sharing. Regards from Australia, Edda.

@eddajohansson 6 ай бұрын

Loved your Spun Cotton Snow Baby video. Thank you.

@UnwrappingLabels 2 ай бұрын

17:00 this is one fine work delivering such creative piece

@karenhalbrook9494 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I have your book, which is excellent, but it helps a lot to see the techniques in real time.

@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen! Yes it's always great to see hands in motion. I'll be sure to make more videos like this to demo the techniques. ❤️

@lorraineniess116 Жыл бұрын

so beautiful!

@DreamVintagewithDJ 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so happy you posted this video!

@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@barbwall6646 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much, loved watching and will have a go soon.

@kalicokat01 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. The book is beautiful and can’t wait to create these projects 🥰

@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lea! ❤️

@dianerehn1744 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! Please do more, thanks!!

@yvonnetucker1416 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@tracyspencer6906 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video! 💗

@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

Of course!! Thanks for watching! :)

@bonniestephens1435 7 ай бұрын

Adorable, excellanr workmanship

@pampontious8054 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I have both of your books - so helpful.

@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pam! ♥

@consuventura78 2 жыл бұрын

Que lindeza!! So beautiful!! 💕🇧🇷

@waldoh027 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely book

@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@eddajohansson 6 ай бұрын

Hello, I’ve just found your KZfaq channel on spun cotton baby. I’m only new to this art ans I’m fascinated. Your method is much better than others. I have subscribed and hoping to follow your videos. I live in Australia and my name is Edda. Thank you for sharing.

@TARNA62 6 ай бұрын

Hi. How can i get the method? Can u send to spain ❤

@hazielanath 9 ай бұрын

Where do we find the doll heads?

@anitzaburgos7859 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for postín this What are you adding with the soon at the end?

@SmileMercantile Жыл бұрын

It's fine grain clear glass glitter ❤️✨

@bluefish4064 18 күн бұрын

Is it a special type of cotton wool? And what is it you brush on? Fascinating skill . 😊

@SmileMercantile 17 күн бұрын

It's medical cotton and cornstarch. Here's the supply list: www.smilemercantile.com/blogs/tutorials/snow-baby-project-demo-making-a-spun-cotton-doll-from-scratch

@primitiveseasons1 2 жыл бұрын

Is medical cotton (the long strips) the same type hairdressers use when you get a perm?

@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

That is cotton coil, and it would work just as well for this project. Here is the medical cotton roll I used: amzn.to/3NHXz1M

@iluvmusic1710 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ love this. Do you sell your silicone molds for baby faces? The face you use is really adorable.

@SmileMercantile Жыл бұрын

I don't sell the molds, but I may have the pressed clay faces in the future. ❤️

@iluvmusic1710 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileMercantile oh good, great idea. You’re so talented.❄️

@TheMountainbobcat 2 жыл бұрын

6/10/22- question? can i stop mid way through making (working with the cotton) put down and return to finish the next day?????? thanks for answer.

@SmileMercantile 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can always add cotton, and letting layers dry periodically actually makes a sturdier figurine. You would just brush with starch to moisten it after it has dried, to add the next pieces. :)

@user-cl7gu7iv2f 6 ай бұрын

Hello, where or what brand of cotton are you using?

@SmileMercantile 6 ай бұрын

This is the cotton I used: amzn.to/3HixGUL

@keelybillington1714 Жыл бұрын

Has the cornflour & water been heated and mixed together to make the binding medium, please. Also, what is the ratio?

@SmileMercantile Жыл бұрын

It is 1 tablespoon cornstarch added gradually to 1 cup of simmering water, and cooked for 2 minutes. ❤️

@Divinemessages69 8 ай бұрын

I did that but mine still came out lumpy as it cooled it got stiffer, I added more warm water to it but it was still clumpy, any idea as to what I am doing wrong please?@@SmileMercantile

@SmileMercantile 8 ай бұрын

Make a slurry of the cornstarch first- one tbsp starch to one tbsp water, and then add it to the simmering pot just a little at a time, stirring and cooking after each little bit. It will be smooth.

@islandhoofcare 9 ай бұрын

Is it poseable once dry?

@SmileMercantile 9 ай бұрын

Only slightly, and not at all once the glitter is added. Best to pose earlier on.

@eddajohansson 6 ай бұрын

Where do I buy the book? Edda

@SmileMercantile 6 ай бұрын

Hi Edda, thank you for watching. ♥ You can find the how-to book here: amzn.to/4b54JJI

@jillianrachel2020 Жыл бұрын

hi! if i wanted it to be colored, is spun cotton easy to dye?

@SmileMercantile Жыл бұрын

If you're working with cotton quilt batting it's very easy to dye with Rit. Cotton coil and medical cotton are easier to add color with paint after making the figures.

@jillianrachel2020 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileMercantile thank you! what kind of paint works best- just acrylic?

@SmileMercantile Жыл бұрын

I like to use acrylics diluted with starch, but just about any paint will work. I have a whole section on adding color in my book! :)