Friday, May 8, 2009

Grodner Tal Doll -Work in Progress



UPDATE::: Just had to snap a quick pic of my pretty bouquet and little Grodner Tal with her newly attached limbs. Life is Good!
Hope everyone had a Happy Mothers Day!!!





I've finally gotten around at trying my hand on a "Grodner Tal" Doll. These dolls were carved completely out of wood in the early 19th century..... I cheated and started with a wooden finial and tweaked it a bit or alot, lol! Sure wish I had a lathe! I'm making mine with a "tuck-comb" hairstyle.
I'm carving her little legs and arms from clothes pins. Not sure how to attach yet?
Here's a picture of her so far.... (you can barely see the photo of an original in background).
I'll try to snap some pics of her arms/legs a little later, but right now my camera battery is charging.
Thanks for visiting!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend too!

14 comments:

Daphne said...

She's wonderful..can't wait to see her finished! What a sweet face.

You must have gotten lots of inspiration on your vacation. :-)

Robin's Egg Bleu said...

She is awesome! At first glance, I thought she was the real thing.

She still looks like the real thing! Can't wait to see her all done.

Julie said...

Oh Nancy , she is FABulous, I just absolutely love her. I can't wait to see your finished. Julie

Doreen said...

Wow Nancy..you are doing a wonderful job..yours and the original look exactly alike to me.

Wonderful!

:)Doreen

Lana said...

Ooooh Nancy! She is beautiful!

Suzanne said...

She is lovely. Looking forward to seeing "the rest" of her! :)

Lone Pierette said...

you are just the BEST !
hugs, Lone

Jan's Art said...

Nancy, she is lovely!!! can't wait to see the finished doll. I love your dolls....

Kingfisher Farm said...

Nancy she's fabulous!! Pam

fiddlestixstudios said...

Nancy,she is amazing!She does look just like the real thing!You are so good!
Hugs:-),
~Mandy

marjonstey said...

What a lovely doll, Marjon.

Lone Pierette said...

I looked again - and it is too much for me !!!!
hugs, Lone

Christine LeFever said...

I too thought she was a genuine old doll that you GOT for Mother's Day! Oh, Nannerly, or is that to the Nanner born? She is remarkably wonderful!

Christine ~ Zwee!!!!!!!!

CARole said...

Nan, what a charming little doll you are making. I have always loved your dolls made from wood the very best. this one is just too fabulous, and she's not even done yet!
Carole