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LindaJaneThomas — Sea Nymph Mermaid
Published: 2007-07-04 07:05:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 11966; Favourites: 152; Downloads: 3150
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Okay, she's done.I'm thinking she caught the classic feel I was going for but her eyes may be too dark.
I'm starting another straight away. I want scary; almost ugly.
She is the first full polymer sculpt I've done in a long time!
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Thank you!!! I struggle with the painting of the tails. I love irridescent scales and I know I missed it here. But next time I'm going to nail it!
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I mostly meant the end. I realized after posted the the whole thing is her tail. But I especially like the pinky bluish part.
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Cool. Thank you so much!
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Neptune holds onto her 'toys' while she holds onto the staff.
She dashes and splashes and demands gimme... gimme gimme...
Neptune reminds her she needs her voice... her beautiful voice... not just any voice.
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whoa. She's really pretty. You did really well!
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It's old. I'm ready to do a new mermaid. Wish me luck
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When artwork is good, it becomes ageless...
I'll be cheering you on! Good luck on the new mermaid sculpt.
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Thank you. Eyes are my favorite area. I think that's what makes all the difference in how much soul a piece has.
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I think this is the best mermaid I have ever seen! (I have seen many on ebay) I like this one even better than FITA mermaids on ebay! Congratulations on a job well done!
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Wow! That is such an amazing compliment. I feel I nowhere near deserve it but GOD! THank You So MUCH for it.
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you're welcome and personally I think it is a well deserved compliment!
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I'm not a great fan of sculpture but I can see a lot of beauty in your dolls. As if you are giving them a part of yourself. It's wonderful. I just passed by to tell you this. Keep up your work, you're amazing.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. You are right. I do put myself into my sculptures. I'm not an artist type person but I do feel very expressive with the clay.
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It definitely shows. 
What do you make them with? I mean, the bodies, the hair (especially the hair 
Do you sell them and how long does it take to make a doll?
I have tried making dolls, too. But I live in a rural area where it's difficult to find materials so that's why I'm asking. Thank you in advance.
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I buy all of my supplies online. I would suggest it. polymer clay alley, gertrudes gifts, joggles, and ebay has everything you would need to make the dolls. Order it online and it all comes right to your door.
I do sell. People contact me for commissions which start at $200, from various galleries such as this one and I have weekly auctions up on ebay which start at $125.
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Oh, that sounds really easy. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, your dolls are definitely worth the price
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I use a polymer clay called puppen fimo. I use the transluscent color mixed with a flesh tone fimo classic clay. The first thing I do is make a under skeleton out of a 18 guage wire or copper tubing. Then, I weigh out the clay for the body parts and start adding the clay over the armature.
For hair I use mohair or viscose. You have to be really careful with the viscose because there's a lot of crap out there. There is an artist here who actually sells the best stuff in small or large quanties. Her name is Clare from Fairytasia I think. I cut the hair into small locks and I apply it with glue to the scalp. I think Clare also has instructions for application. I paint with very diluted genesis heat set paints. It typically takes 4-8 coats of paint to get the effect that I want.
It takes a long time to make the dolls. Factoring bake times, armatures, wigging, dressing and painting, it takes a long time. In the end, it still depends on the doll and my mood. It seems as though some dolls just can't wait to pop out of the clay and their creation is so magical. Others need a bit of coaxing.
All in all, it's worth it. It's very satisfying to start with a nondescript formless lump of clay and end with a magical little creature.
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Yes, the result is definitely satisfying 
This was really helpful information, I'll have to try to find this stuff somewhere here.
Just one more thing, you said you bake them if I'm not wrong, right? When do you do that, before or after painting? And where do you bake?
Thank you for taking your time to answer, it's greatly appreciated dear
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Sometimes, I'm good when I finish the doll. Those are usually the dolls that I keep. Most of the times, I only feel the satisfaction of being done when the dolls are in the mail on their way to their new home.
Polymer is awesome because it bakes at 265-275 depending on the brand. I have a glass cake pan that I tent with foil due to fumes and residue that polymer releases and I bake it in my oven. After the doll is baked I paint. I use heat set paints so I have to shoot the paint with a heat gun or embossing gun to set them.
And you are welcome.
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This is really beautiful, trully elegant. I love her outfit
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Wow! she's fantastic! I'm looking forward to the next one already. I'm watching you!
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Again, great job.
Love mermaids anyway and this one looks mysterious and beautiful.
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I sure do Love you beautiful mermaid work of ART. So gentle and sensitive looking I like the feeling very much and fell in love with her look and feeling. She is gorgeous!
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Your very welcome! [HUG]
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i like the bottom of the tail, nice shine off it.
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