Papier Mache Dolls

Many of the earliest dolls were made of papier mache. Discover their place in doll history in this article from your About.com Guide.

Grenier Papier Mache doll, made in the United States in the 1800s. From your About.com Guide.

Interesting set of all-original papier mache dollhouse dolls from 1930s Japan. From your About.com Guide.

Modern dolls made from papier mache in a folk-art style, holidays, Victorian and more.

Excellent article exploring the history of papier mache and its uses throughout the world--everything from dolls to snuffboxes. By Ellen Carlier.

These dolls are for sale, but they are included here because of the photos and information on antique German, French and American papier mache dolls.

If you want to make a doll out of papier mache, here's a recipe for papier mache from Make-Stuff.com

Many vintage Japanese dolls are made of papier maches. Japan.com presents links to information about many of these dolls. But...beware, some of the links are to sites that are mostly in Japanese.

General article on Japanese Ningyo dolls which are mostly made from papier mache.

Great jumping-off point for learning about Japanese Ningyo dolls. Several types showcased, including Gosho, Hina and Ichimatsu dolls.

Collector Amy Campbell's page of wood and papier mache dolls includes several photos of antique dolls plus information.

Instructions and how-tos for making dolls from papier mache. From Lotz Dolls. Includes information on how to make papier-mache dolls using press molds.

In-depth article on the use of papier mache in puppet making. Covers history, how to make and use papier mache, and commercial papier mache mixes.

Recipes for papier mache for making puppets or dolls.

A look at a German Taufling Baby, from Dollsdot.com.