How to Make a Wax Paper Doll
Select an image of a face from either a magazine, clip art or a copy of a photo.,Cut off the flat bottom of a paper lunch bag and cut out the seam that runs down the back,Spread the piece of paper out flat and fold in half vertically., Glue the face...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select an image of a face from either a magazine
Size is not crucial because there is nothing realistic about these dolls, but it should be large enough to see easily--at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or more. ,,, Position it in the middle of the top third of the bag.
This will leave room for you to add a crown, a headdress, or some such ridiculous item.,, The body lines down the sides should be at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) or more apart.
They can be straight or curved, but should go all the way to the bottom of the bag .,, You can also stamp images or words, and/or add stickers, beads, etc.,,, Stitch on or very close to the drawn lines.
Do not stitch across the bottom.
A contrasting color thread is suggested., Cut across the bottom to make it straight.
If desired, decorate the back of your doll., If you do not want to melt the wax in your skillet, pour in some water then place a small aluminum foil throwaway pan in the skillet, or use a standard baking pan or casserole dish lined with aluminum foil.
You can also use a double-boiler filled with the wax.
If using a double-boiler, you will dip your doll in the wax using tongs.
If using the skillet, make yourself a holder from aluminum foil:
Tear off a length of the foil, scrunch it up and roll it until you have a sturdy stick.
Bend it up about 10 inches (25.4 cm) from one end .
Insert the long end into the doll.
Hold the shorter end in your hand and dip the doll in the wax .
Make certain that the doll is completely covered on both sides with the wax.
Hold it over the wax to let any excess drip off; then stand her up to dry completely.,, Then make a bunch to use as: table favors, place cards, on sticks as a centerpiece, a grouping for a temporary "art piece" or use longer bags to make wine bottle covers.
See below for even more examples. -
Step 2: clip art or a copy of a photo.
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Step 3: Cut off the flat bottom of a paper lunch bag and cut out the seam that runs down the back
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Step 4: Spread the piece of paper out flat and fold in half vertically.
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Step 5: Glue the face to the front of the sack (the top layer).
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Step 6: Draw hair or a hat or the above mentioned headdress
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Step 7: crown or whatever above the face .
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Step 8: Give the face a neck and a body of sorts.
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Step 9: Go over the pencil lines with a permanent black pen.
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Step 10: Decorate your doll by drawing straight or squiggly lines; add geometric shapes and any desired decoration.
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Step 11: Color with pencils.
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Step 12: Place a few short lengths of double-stick tape inside the doll to hold it together; then cut out around it
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Step 13: leaving at least a 1-inch border all the way around.
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Step 14: Making sure that the paper is still taped to hold the bag together
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Step 15: stitch around the doll--preferably on a sewing machine.
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Step 16: Cut away the excess paper
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Step 17: cutting about 1⁄8 or 1⁄4 inch (0.3 or 0.6 cm) outside the stitched lines.
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Step 18: In an electric skillet
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Step 19: melt the beeswax to 200 F degrees.
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Step 20: If there are any white spots where there is a build-up of the wax
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Step 21: use a heat gun to melt off the surplus.
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Step 22: Once you have made one of these dolls
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Step 23: you will see how really easy they are to make and what fun they can be.
Detailed Guide
Size is not crucial because there is nothing realistic about these dolls, but it should be large enough to see easily--at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or more. ,,, Position it in the middle of the top third of the bag.
This will leave room for you to add a crown, a headdress, or some such ridiculous item.,, The body lines down the sides should be at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) or more apart.
They can be straight or curved, but should go all the way to the bottom of the bag .,, You can also stamp images or words, and/or add stickers, beads, etc.,,, Stitch on or very close to the drawn lines.
Do not stitch across the bottom.
A contrasting color thread is suggested., Cut across the bottom to make it straight.
If desired, decorate the back of your doll., If you do not want to melt the wax in your skillet, pour in some water then place a small aluminum foil throwaway pan in the skillet, or use a standard baking pan or casserole dish lined with aluminum foil.
You can also use a double-boiler filled with the wax.
If using a double-boiler, you will dip your doll in the wax using tongs.
If using the skillet, make yourself a holder from aluminum foil:
Tear off a length of the foil, scrunch it up and roll it until you have a sturdy stick.
Bend it up about 10 inches (25.4 cm) from one end .
Insert the long end into the doll.
Hold the shorter end in your hand and dip the doll in the wax .
Make certain that the doll is completely covered on both sides with the wax.
Hold it over the wax to let any excess drip off; then stand her up to dry completely.,, Then make a bunch to use as: table favors, place cards, on sticks as a centerpiece, a grouping for a temporary "art piece" or use longer bags to make wine bottle covers.
See below for even more examples.
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