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Papier Mache Dolls

Resources on Papier Mache dolls. Includes the history of papioer mache, antique dolls, and modern dolls made with papier mache.

Brief History of Antique Dolls--Papier Mache through Wax
Many of the earliest dolls were made of papier mache. Discover their place in doll history in this article from your About.com Guide.

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

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

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

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

Hatton's Gallery Papier Mache dolls
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.

How To Make Your Own Papier Mache
If you want to make a doll out of papier mache, here's a recipe for papier mache from Make-Stuff.com

Japanese Dolls
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.

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

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

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

Papier Mache DollMaking
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.

PROPTOLOGY: Papier Mache Rediscovered
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.

Ronnie Burkett's Papier Mache Recipes
Recipes for papier mache for making puppets or dolls.

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

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