Learn to make a whimsical Fairy Elf

$44.95

Join along with award-winning art doll creator extraordinaire, Marlaine Verhelst, and learn how to create your own whimsical fairy elf.

Instructor: Marlaine Verhelst
Duration: 76 minutes

About this class

About this class

Join along with award-winning art doll creator extraordinaire, Marlaine Verhelst, and learn how to create your own whimsical fairy elf.

Watch close-up as Ms. Verhelst explains step-by-step the techniques she uses to give a whimsical life-like expression to her dolls, as well as lots of ideas and suggestions for painting unique faces with that special touch.

Learn step-by-step the process of using a Styrofoam egg and air dried clay to achieve porcelain like results. Air dried clay is a perfect inexpensive material for beginners that requires no additional kilns or ovens.

And then have some creative fun adding lace wings and a fancy ribbon skirt.
A perfect little fairy elf to use as a holiday decoration or a year round whimsical treat!

Marlaine’s sculpting techniques can be applied to a variety of clays, so this class is for you if you want to achieve professional sculpting results, regardless of the clay medium you use.

Don’t miss this special presentation.
You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases as many times as you like.

Included in your purchase is a PDF with photos, notes and online resources.

Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.

No experience is needed, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a master the techniques and skills to start making your own fairy elves.

Bonus

Included with the video download is a PDF filled with photos, notes and all the resources you need to get started.

Additional details

  • sculpting faces with air dry clay
  • painting a fairy face with water color
  • creating embellished skirt with ribbons and lace
  • fabricating wings from lace pieces
  • assembling tips and tricks
  • Creative Paperclay or other air dry clay
  • Styrofoam egg 6 cm, 2 3/8 inch
  • One wooden yarn bobbin
  • Two wooden lace bobbins
  • Wooden stick that fits in the yarn bobbin hole
  • Materials for the skirt: threads, thin lace, polyester chiffon
  • Two lace pieces for the wings
  • PVA glue
  • Acrylic paint in Vintage white, Pearl white and Champagne Gold
  • Little flowers for the wreath
  • Thin copper wire to attach the arms
  • Small wooden beads
  • Pompons
  • Little piece of faux fur for hair

Description

Join along with award-winning art doll creator extraordinaire, Marlaine Verhelst, and learn how to create your own whimsical fairy elf.

Watch close-up as Ms. Verhelst explains step-by-step the techniques she uses to give a whimsical life-like expression to her dolls, as well as lots of ideas and suggestions for painting unique faces with that special touch.

Learn step-by-step the process of using a Styrofoam egg and air dried clay to achieve porcelain like results. Air dried clay is a perfect inexpensive material for beginners that requires no additional kilns or ovens.

And then have some creative fun adding lace wings and a fancy ribbon skirt.
A perfect little fairy elf to use as a holiday decoration or a year round whimsical treat!

Marlaine’s sculpting techniques can be applied to a variety of clays, so this class is for you if you want to achieve professional sculpting results, regardless of the clay medium you use.

Don’t miss this special presentation.
You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases as many times as you like.

Included in your purchase is a PDF with photos, notes and online resources.

Please note: the PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.

No experience is needed, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a master the techniques and skills to start making your own fairy elves.

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