Hi Folks! I've let this video run long so you can see all the different parts of the process for making a snow baby. It's broken up in to chapters so you can skip ahead to the part you want to see. ♥
This is at the top of the Best Videos I have ever watched. I was introduced to a whole new world. Your creations are incredible. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Hello, I’ve just found your RUclips channel on spun cotton baby. I’m only new to this art ans I’m fascinated. Your method is much better than others. I have subscribed and hoping to follow your videos. I live in Australia and my name is Edda. Thank you for sharing.
It's medical cotton and cornstarch. Here's the supply list: www.smilemercantile.com/blogs/tutorials/snow-baby-project-demo-making-a-spun-cotton-doll-from-scratch
I did that but mine still came out lumpy as it cooled it got stiffer, I added more warm water to it but it was still clumpy, any idea as to what I am doing wrong please?@@SmileMercantile
Make a slurry of the cornstarch first- one tbsp starch to one tbsp water, and then add it to the simmering pot just a little at a time, stirring and cooking after each little bit. It will be smooth.
Yes! You can always add cotton, and letting layers dry periodically actually makes a sturdier figurine. You would just brush with starch to moisten it after it has dried, to add the next pieces. :)
If you're working with cotton quilt batting it's very easy to dye with Rit. Cotton coil and medical cotton are easier to add color with paint after making the figures.
Hi Folks! I've let this video run long so you can see all the different parts of the process for making a snow baby. It's broken up in to chapters so you can skip ahead to the part you want to see. ♥
This is at the top of the Best Videos I have ever watched. I was introduced to a whole new world. Your creations are incredible. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Loved watching the video. This is all new to me and love your work. Thanking you for sharing. Regards from Australia, Edda.
Beautiful ♥️
Thank you for posting this. I have your book, which is excellent, but it helps a lot to see the techniques in real time.
Thank you Karen! Yes it's always great to see hands in motion. I'll be sure to make more videos like this to demo the techniques. ❤️
Loved your Spun Cotton Snow Baby video. Thank you.
17:00 this is one fine work delivering such creative piece
Hello, I’ve just found your RUclips channel on spun cotton baby. I’m only new to this art ans I’m fascinated. Your method is much better than others. I have subscribed and hoping to follow your videos. I live in Australia and my name is Edda. Thank you for sharing.
Hi. How can i get the method? Can u send to spain ❤
Yay! I’m so happy you posted this video!
❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing this video! 💗
Of course!! Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you for the video. I have both of your books - so helpful.
Thanks so much Pam! ♥
Thankyou so much, loved watching and will have a go soon.
Great tutorial. The book is beautiful and can’t wait to create these projects 🥰
Thanks so much Lea! ❤️
Adorable, excellanr workmanship
Fantastic video!! Please do more, thanks!!
❤️👍🇩🇪 Es ist die beste Wideo, welche ich habe gesehen! Einfach unkompliziert!👍 Danke❤️👍🌹🌹🌹!
Vielen Dank! Genieße deine Woche. ♥
so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge...it is a treasure to watch it!! Do you use potato starch to put over the cotton? I love this craft!❤
Cornstarch! Potato starch works just the same though. Thanks for watching! 💕
Lovely book
Thank you so much! 🥰
beautiful
Que lindeza!! So beautiful!! 💕🇧🇷
영상을 보는 내내 행복합니다 ^^ 당신이 사용하는 접착제의 종류가 너무 궁금하네요~ 배워보고 싶어요
감사합니다! 물 1컵에 옥수수전분 1큰술을 넣어 끓인 것입니다. ♥
@@SmileMercantile wow❤️답변 너무 감사합니다! 전분이라니! 상상도 못했어요!
Is it a special type of cotton wool? And what is it you brush on? Fascinating skill . 😊
It's medical cotton and cornstarch. Here's the supply list: www.smilemercantile.com/blogs/tutorials/snow-baby-project-demo-making-a-spun-cotton-doll-from-scratch
I was searching and searching to find a good face mold for this dolls ..
❤❤❤ love this. Do you sell your silicone molds for baby faces? The face you use is really adorable.
I don't sell the molds, but I may have the pressed clay faces in the future. ❤️
@@SmileMercantile oh good, great idea. You’re so talented.❄️
Is medical cotton (the long strips) the same type hairdressers use when you get a perm?
That is cotton coil, and it would work just as well for this project. Here is the medical cotton roll I used: amzn.to/3NHXz1M
Is it poseable once dry?
Only slightly, and not at all once the glitter is added. Best to pose earlier on.
Thank you very much for postín this
What are you adding with the soon at the end?
It's fine grain clear glass glitter ❤️✨
WHat is the doll you used to create that face? THe face is gorgeous.
To make the mold I used a German composition doll. The features of the face aren't too deep, so it's easy to paint! ❤️
Where do we find the doll heads?
Has the cornflour & water been heated and mixed together to make the binding medium, please. Also, what is the ratio?
It is 1 tablespoon cornstarch added gradually to 1 cup of simmering water, and cooked for 2 minutes. ❤️
I did that but mine still came out lumpy as it cooled it got stiffer, I added more warm water to it but it was still clumpy, any idea as to what I am doing wrong please?@@SmileMercantile
Make a slurry of the cornstarch first- one tbsp starch to one tbsp water, and then add it to the simmering pot just a little at a time, stirring and cooking after each little bit. It will be smooth.
Where do I buy the book? Edda
Hi Edda, thank you for watching. ♥ You can find the how-to book here: amzn.to/4b54JJI
Hi
Where you find this face mold?
I show how to make the face at the beginning of the video. You need to find an old doll, and make the mold. ♥
@@SmileMercantile Thank you ♡
6/10/22- question? can i stop mid way through making (working with the cotton) put down and return to finish the next day?????? thanks for answer.
Yes! You can always add cotton, and letting layers dry periodically actually makes a sturdier figurine. You would just brush with starch to moisten it after it has dried, to add the next pieces. :)
Is that salt you put on at the end?
It's glass glitter ❄️
Hello, where or what brand of cotton are you using?
This is the cotton I used: amzn.to/3HixGUL
hi! if i wanted it to be colored, is spun cotton easy to dye?
If you're working with cotton quilt batting it's very easy to dye with Rit. Cotton coil and medical cotton are easier to add color with paint after making the figures.
@@SmileMercantile thank you! what kind of paint works best- just acrylic?
I like to use acrylics diluted with starch, but just about any paint will work. I have a whole section on adding color in my book! :)