New OOAK Porcelain BJD "Forgotten" Available Now!

Hi all!
  I just wanted to let you know that my newest OOAK Porcelain BJD "Forgotten" is available now on the Dollery.com website. The Dollery is having their 33rd Annual Doll Show and Sale.   "Forgotten" is an original OOAK BJD commissioned by the Dollery from one of my original dolls I made in 2011 that was featured on the cover of Contemporary Dolls Magazine and has become the logo for my Turtle Child Studio.  This doll is unique in her own right however.  "Forgotten" is a sad pantomime clown who has been left alone for centuries in a trunk.  No one comes to visit or play with her anymore (her child companion is long gone).  Her once vibrant paint is streaked with tears.   She wears a hand blocked felt hat, with a newspaper fabric corset (with attached "key wind" in the back). She has hand made silk shoes which are removable and she has a custom stand. She also carries a small hand-made stick clown puppet which has been her only companion.
 All my BJDS are made with high quality porcelain, this doll is no exception and is made of Dresden color porcelain.  High fire paints ensure a beautifully finished doll.  She has 18 points of articulation and paper-weight blue glass eyes.  Forgotten comes with a hand signed COA and gift box.  Please contact the Dollery for purchase or kmalone@dollery.com.

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New Porcelain Doll available on eBay

Newly listed OOAK BJD on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272017185415?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

This doll is a portrait doll of the famous artist and surrealist Frida Kahlo.  She is made of quality porcelain from my own hand made molds.  She is an OOAK (one of a kind).   She has a hand painted "tattoo" inspired by one of her self portraits.  She is available here with no reserve and the auctions duration is 10 days.

  The doll has 18 points of articulation and each joint is cushioned by pigskin leather to protect and hold a pose.  She is 13.5 inches.  She has a custom made Tibetan Lamb wig with several paper roses attached to it.  Her little earrings are little sculpted "hands" made of polymer clay and were modeled off of the earrings Frida wore in many of her portraits.

  Frida is dressed in a traditional style Mexican dress made of antique lace and calico.  I am still making her little shoes, and will post more pictures of her soon.  She comes in a gift box and wrapped in a fleece and fabric wrap for storage and added protection.   I also made a custom stand for her.  She will come with a detailed Certificate of Authenticity, stating her details and one of a kind status as well as the porcelain color.  All my porcelain dolls are made with high fire quality porcelain and fired to a cone 6.  They are hand painted with high fire china paints.  

Announcing Porcelain Editions of my Original Dolls!

  Hello everyone!  I have been so neglectful to this blog and I appologise, but I have been so busy!  I am so pleased to FINALLY introduce my line of porcealin BJDS!  I sculpt my original dolls from polymer (same as before) but now I am making plaster molds from the originals and casting them in porcelain!

  At this time I'm offering an "open edition" (for a limited time) customizable OOAK BJD.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/240948196/custom-ooak-porcelain-bjd-you-choose?ref=shop_home_feat_4

  My daughter has named her "Rosie" but you can call her what you like.  This is a customizable doll...you choose the porcelain color I cast her in, wig color and facial expression and colors to make her a unique doll all YOUR own!  This is an open edition meaning there is no set limit to production, however given you make the choices and coloring she will still be an OOAK (one of a kind).  The doll will come to you nude but with a wig of your choice.  Costume options will be available for purchase in my Etsy store.

Largest Savings of the Year!

Well, it is that time again!  Time for my annual LAST MINUTE SALE!  This is the largest discount I offer all year!  So, if there is a Tutorial or a tool you have had your eye on now is the BEST time to buy!  Use coupon code LASTMINUTE15 at check out and save 15% off of your ENTIRE purchase.  No minimum purchase required!  Stock up!  Happy Holidays to Everyone!  Thank you so much for your continued support of my work and my Etsy shop!

Resin Prototype is finished and heading to the factory, and announcing NEW projects!

Hello everyone!  I am so sorry it has been MONTHS since I have posted!  I will not be so neglectful from now on I promise!  I have just been so hard at work on my prototype for RESIN production!  My first!  Here is a few preview shots of her unpainted...she is actually two dolls...Monday and Tuesday, they are very goth twins (and have a famous older sister).  They were loosely inspired by the illustrative work of my good friend Mab Graves (with her approval of course).  She did a wonderful illustration of them which I then just had to translate into dolls!

I will post more pictures of my twins in other posts but just had to share some quick snap shots!  There are two dolls, as I said, so there are two face plates.  The one pictured here is Tuesday.  I will post pics of Monday as well, later on.  I don't want to spill all the beans right away. It is exciting!  Not long now and they will be winging their way off to the factory for production!   It will be a few months before the finished results are back and I can reveal some final looks.  Whaat you are viewing in these shots is just a hand poured resin PROTOTYPE that I made here in my studio.  While I wait for the return of my beloved twins, I will post some concept drawings and some costume designs.  That way you will get a feel for the final product! 

I am really excited about two new projects I have in my sketchbook that as I have been working on this prototype for the last year plus, have been dying to get out of my head and into form!  The first is a series called " MAD WORLD".  This is an Alice in Wonnderland series of dolls that I have had in my mind forever.  She will not be your usual Alice, but a dark and brooding Alice with "issues".  I am still not sure if I will be making these dolls in porcelain or hand cast resin (in my studio).  And yes, these WILL be ball-jointed dolls!

The next project I am excited about is " MUFFY AND MISS S"... Who are Muffy and Miss S, you ask?  It is Little Miss Muffet and her spider friend of course!  No details on this set...lets just say, I think you are in for a surprise!  Again, not sure of the medium, or whether these will be available as one of a kinds or a small edition series.  Still debating these details.  Well, anyway...that catches you up on news from my studio.  I will post some more pictures of "Monday and Tuesday" in the next few weeks   Until then!

BJD class, Live in my Montana Studio!

 

  Join me this summer for a BJD class LIVE, here in my Laurel, Montana Studio!  Make new friends, and enjoy the comradery while learning to make your very own OOAK Polymer BJD!   I am located in beautiful Laurel, Mt., just a couple hours drive from Yellowstone National Park.

  Class runs Monday, July 22~Friday, July 26.  Class starts daily at 10 am and ends at 4pm.  Lunch is provided.  Class is $525 per student, supplies are extra (I have many supplies available in my studio store and in my Etsy store). Upon registering for the class I will mail you a cd including both my popular BJD tutorials (They normally retail for $130).  This will give you some before-hand knowledge and help in class as well. I only have have room for 6 students, so reserve your spot early!  

I have a block of double occupancy rooms set aside for the students at an affordable group rate at Best Western Yellowstone Crossings Inn (call 406-628-6888 and mention Turtle Child Studio class to receive special group rate).  The hotel has free wifi, pool and hot tub open 24 hours and a full breakfast provided daily from 5 am. to 10 am.  Please reserve your room before July 10.  Flights arrive daily at Billings Logan International Airport.  Transportation provided from Airport if needed.  For more information and to reserve your spot in class please contact me at turtlechildstudio@gmail.com.