So every once in a while it's fun to see the "behind the scenes" stuff, right? Well, here's "my corner". This is where I turn logs into Kokeshi Dolls (pun intended) =)
I use Okanagan Birch for my dolls currently. For turning and just overall subtle detail and beauty, Birch is beautiful. I love it!
And here's my special friends that help me pull out what my mind sees. I have my personal favorites, of course, and use certain chisels for certain things...
Here's a shot that shows the smaller display I use when I have folks coming by for a custom order pick up. This just gives their Kokeshi Dolls the little platform center stage they deserve! And the two peg dolls are just something I am also interested in making when I have more spare time! (Spare time .... what's that!....)
Here's a picture just showing my girls ( and a few boys) hanging out on their shelf, waiting for the next show...
So they go from a piece of Birch log to an elegant, personal, sweet, simple Kokeshi Doll. The transformation is all part of the fun for me. I love seeing a doll in my mind and then going off to pull her out of the wood!
We need a little whimsy and simplicity in the world, don't you think? I love making these simple wooden dolls. They create a memory for some, a personal touch for others, and a for me, a tangible expression of my heart.
If you want a truly unique and personal creation - made for you or for someone you know, I'd love to come up with something for you.
From my creative corner to yours ( I hope you have a creative little "something" that you do, we all have it in there somewhere and it needs to get out!) I hope you have a great and awesome day! =)
Cheryl
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