Create a Healing Spirit Art Doll
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Try Udemy for Business- Create a healing spirit doll with branches, sticks or BBQ skewers.
- You will learn how to make doll faces from eco-friendly paper clay.
- Ideas how to incorpotate eco-friendly recycled materials into your art doll.
- How to decorate your art doll with found objects.
- How to use sea shells and treasures from the beach to decorate your doll.
- How to make clothing for the doll from recycled fabrics.
- At the end of the course you will have created your own mixed media art doll.
- These techniques enable you to also create ornaments and mixed media art.
- A sense of wonder, imagination and the ability to use sharp objects and a glue gun.
Learn to create your own Healing Spirit Doll!
I began creating Spirit Dolls and art as part of a healing process for both physical and emotional reasons. These dolls have played an important role in my life. May this class provide the tools to create some comfort and joy as you make your own doll.
Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and healing rituals, as well as toys throughout the world since the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Early dolls were handcrafted from sticks, wood, stone, clay and fabric.
This class may be considered a form of art therapy. It invites the student to think outside the box, use their imagination and have fun. There are no right or wrong ways to make your art doll.
In this 1.5 hour class you will learn to make two different types of dolls. One created with sticks and branches. The other with wooden BBQ skewers. You will also be taught how to make your own paper clay doll faces, as well as how to use fabric, ribbons, beads and found objects to decorate and dress your doll. We will also cover how to add special details and how to hang or display your finished doll.
Modules include:
Setting the Intention of the Spirit Doll
How to select sticks & branches.
How to make paper clay faces.
Painting paper clay faces.
How to assemble, dress and adorn the doll.
Finishing touches and details
Two videos of finished Spirit Dolls for inspiration.
- Students who would like to create their own art doll, learn to work with paper clay and recycled found objects. y.
- For students interested in Art Therapy, Personal Development and Creativity.
Welcome to How to Create Your Own Healing Spirit Doll. This class is a combination of art therapy and mixed media doll making. Please invite your muse and imagination to participate.
Lecture 1 is an introduction with basic information on creating your very own Spirit Doll. I have provided a list of supplies along with several ideas for you to think about before starting your project. Please take the time to read each PDF before watching the videos. It is best to watch the videos in order.
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Recommended Supply & Tool List
Please use what you have available. All these will be discussed in each video section and PDF. Please try to use found objects and recycle as much as you can making this doll. No need to run out and buy lots of stuff!
Branches, Sticks, Twigs
Moss
Feathers
Acorns, Pinecones, Treasures from Nature
Sea Shells
Beads, Stone Beads
Charms, Trinkets, Recycled Jewelry
Fabric, Ribbon, Lace, Threads
Artistic Wire – non-tarnish any color you like. 24 Gauge is what I like to use.
Findings such headpins, jump rings
Glitter
Paper Clay, or Fimo, or Sculpey to make faces
Or you can purchase already made faces online at https://shop.planetcalamari.com
Receive 10% off with by using the code SPIRITCLASS at checkout
Glue E-6000 or 527
Glue Gun with glue sticks
Scissors
Needle-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Round-nose pliers
Needle & Thread
Pins
Most important – please bring your imagination!
Copyright 2014 jeanie mossa www.planetcalamari.com
Setting Your Intention
Each Spirit Doll has its own personality and, I believe, “spirit”. Before starting each doll, I like to do a little meditation on what emotion, theme or wish I have for it.
Perhaps this doll will represent healing either on a physical level or emotional. Or
perhaps forgiveness, prosperity, abundance, compassion, happiness, joy, peace of
mind or love. In a way - creating your own art doll is a form of art therapy.
This short video and PDF is a guide on how to set your intention. This is not mandatory to create your doll and you may skip this section as it is not required.
Lecture # - How to Select Sticks and Branches for Your Spirit Doll
A simple guide with ideas on how to collect sticks, branches and twigs to create your doll. Take a walk through the woods, your favorite park or nature preserve. Bring your imagination!
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This video shows how to use the Paper Clay and the molds while making your faces. Please note: The video caption is Part Two- however it is really Part One - there is not Part Two!
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In this video you will be shown several ideas on how to dress your doll. Take time to roam through thrift shops to find lace, fabrics, tassels and fringe. Recycle old clothing, tablecloths, and jewelry to give your doll a unique look. The possibilities are endless. Please download the PDF which has several photos of finished dolls.
In this last video you will be given creative ideas on how to add finishing touches to your Spirit Doll using beads, found trinkets, lace, feathers, shells and more. Have fun and use your imagination!
Please download the PDF which has several photos of finished dolls.
Here are some ideas of recycled fabrics, baubles and treasures you can incorporate into your doll. Most of these were found at thrift shops, yard sales, on the beach or in my junk drawer!
Congratulations! You have just completed How to Create a Healing Spirit Doll. I hope you enjoyed yourself and continue to create more dolls.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me through Udemy.
Please visit the Planet Calamari Facebook page to post your finished dolls and to keep up with any new classes or ideas. https://www.facebook.com/PlanetCalamariArt/
You may also visit the Planet Calamari website for more ideas, classes and updates. http://www.planetcalamari.com
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your creative process.
Wishing you happiness and a sense of wonder!
jeanie mossa MS, L.Ac.
Since recording this class several years ago, I have moved back to Salem MA surrounded by beaches and sea. My daily visits to the beach have inspired me to use seashells, driftwood, crab & lobster shells, sea glass and other sea treasures in my art.
Here are a few ideas that I hope inspire your creations.
Please note we have changed the name of our business from Planet Calamari to Practical Magic Salem.
Thank you
jeanie mossa
More Spirit Dolls & Brooches created since making this class. I hope you find inspiration watching these. Thanks
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