I finally made Owen a wig on the weekend. I used some really nice golden light brown mohair from a goat named 'Pharaoh'. I really like the colour, but the style still isn't perfect. I do really like the look when he's wearing a hat, but when he's bare-headed it still needs some work. It may take some time and lots more little trimmings to make the wig just right, but I want to go slowly so as not to ruin it. There is no other mohair this colour in my stash, so I have to be extra careful. I made him a leather vest yesterday. It will work for both a Musketeer and a Fantasy Hero. His sword was made by a friend many years ago, for a Musketeer figure that was never made. I still need to make a belt and scabbard for it. Without the hat, the vest is a good start for a Fantasy or Adventure character. Stain that pristine white shirt, give him some wrist-guards and a cloak, and he could go off with Kyle on some big adventure. Now that Owen is finally presentable, I'm going to take a break to make a crib quilt and play mat for my new grandson. I bought some super cute fabric for them last night.
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Inma
2/25/2014 02:23:18 am
WOW ! Owen looks fantastic with his new wig and the hat, love that photo ! The sword also is perfect, lucky you to have such talented friends !
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Martha
2/25/2014 03:44:41 am
I really like the wig with the hat too, but by itself the wig still isn't quite right. I'll have to try again another time.
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Shannon
2/25/2014 03:53:45 am
I love the wig it looks great on Owen. Do you make your ball jointed mice clothing to they are so adorable
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Martha
2/25/2014 06:12:58 am
I haven't made anything for my mice yet, other than knit each of them a scarf. I have so many dolls, and not nearly enough time!
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Jane
2/25/2014 05:55:58 am
At the risk of sounding daft, I think your Owen is really just so handsome *swoon*
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Martha
2/25/2014 06:18:13 am
I really like Owen, and it's so hard trying to make him look like I imagine he should. His shirt is a thin cotton I only have in white, so it really needs dying, because no one had pure bleached whites in those days long ago, esp considering they rarely washed their clothes.
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AuthorMartha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes. Archives
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