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Santa Doll Making Supplies

If you've decided to make a Santa doll, then you'll likely need some Santa doll making supplies. Making your own unique doll will be fun and we will cover a list of Santa doll making supplies at the end of the page, but you should think about a few aspects before starting your project like:
  • What size doll do you want to make?
  • Do you want to sculpt your own head, hands, etc. or use ready made parts?
  • What type of personality do you envision your Santa having?
  • Do you want a traditional American Santa Claus or maybe something more "old world"?
  • Will your Santa doll be sitting, standing or need some other prop?
  • How much time, money and effort are you willing to spend?
Santa Claus Doll When we talk about size you should be thinking about where you plan on displaying your Santa doll. Or, if you're making one as a gift for someone, where might they put him? Do you want something small and sweet that could perch on a shelf or fireplace mantel or something larger to prominently display in an entry or other area?

To help decide on a size it's good to take a look at the many different armatures available. These will give you actual inches to think about. There are several online retailers and craft stores that will have these in stock. Try this link toDianDolls.com or this one to ArtDolls.com

Deciding on sculpting your own Santa face and/or other parts will take time and some skill, but with the right instruction and Santa doll making supplies any beginner can create something to be proud of. There are a couple different approaches to this. The cheapest way is to purchase a book or Santa Doll Making DVD that takes you step-by-step through the process. But, if you're more serious about making your doll, you may want to look into taking an online class like the ones offered by professional doll artist, Audrey Swarz.
*I have personally taken her class and it was well worth the money...she includes your Santa Doll Kit, and individual help too!

When it comes to sculpting with polymer clay, everyone has their favorite. Some of the most popular used for doll making are Cernit, Super Sculpey and ProSculpt. Though you may want to experiment with a couple of different brands to find the one you like working with.

If sculpting a face from scratch is a bit too daunting, then there are numerous pre-made Santa doll heads, hands and feet to choose from. You can generally find these at your local craft store, but there are lots of offerings online as well.

Fabric at joann.com! One of the best parts of creating a Santa Claus doll is dressing and accessorizing him! When you're shopping for your Santa doll making supplies you will want to have an idea of your Santa's look and personality. Picking out interesting fabrics, fur trim, buttons, etc. will go more smoothly if you have an idea in mind. You might want to check out what types of clothing patters are available for dressing a Santa doll and then go from there with your color scheme and other elements. Or, if you have some sewing skills, simply put together your own pattern. Deciding on how your Santa will be posed goes along with figuring out what he will wear, so be sure to think about if he will be standing on a pedestal or maybe sitting in a miniature rocking chair or other prop.

50,000 discount craft supplies Lastly, when gathering your Santa doll making supplies, come up with a budget. You can spend a lot on specialty fabrics, real mohair, and expensive accessories to make your Santa stand out, but you can also make a really nice doll using less expensive fabrics, synthetic hair and fur and fewer or cheaper accessories.

Basic Santa Doll Making Supply List
  • Polymer clay, sculpting tools and glass or plastic eyes if sculpting from scratch.
  • Pre-made doll parts (head, hands, feet) if not sculpting.
  • Wire armature or other body frame/doll body.
  • Batting to wrap your body armature in.
  • Specialty paint or make-up for the face.
  • Hot glue gun and/or sewing maching.
  • Doll hair - mohair or synthetic.
  • Clothing pattern if needed.
  • Wooden pedestal or other prop.
  • Fabric and fur trim.
  • Accessories - buttons, toys/toy sack, belt, glasses, etc.
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