Toy Making Book Reviews: Kinder Dolls

 
Reviews of Kinder Dolls: A Waldorf Doll-Making Handbook

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Review #1: A Wonderful Book that has a newer version!
Review #2: The quintessential Waldorf doll-making book
Review #3: Full of details for new dollmaker





Review #1

A Wonderful Book that has a newer version!

I own and use this book. It is very well-written and helpful. I was a complete novice before reading it, but am now working on my fourth Waldorf doll. The author gives very clear, easy to follow instructions. I highly recommend her suggested method of starting with easier dolls first while learning techniques, then working your way up to a large, difficult doll.

Maricristin Sealey has a new book out now, Making Waldorf Dolls, which has much the same content without the markup the used resellers are trying to charge for this version.




Review #2

The quintessential Waldorf doll-making book

Even after having made Waldorf-inspired dolls from kits, I found that the instructions in _Kinder Dolls_ to be clear and direct and quite useful. The books contains instructions for making every sort of soft Waldorf doll imaginable, from the wee dollhouse dolls to a child's first formless knot doll to a cuddly sack doll to the full sized (16 inches or so tall) "Waldorf doll" that many are familiar with. In addition, patterns are included for many sorts of clothes, with lots of ideas for various ethnic multi-cultural permutations. I found that the instructions were easy to follow and easy to adapt. I highly recommend this book for Waldorf parents or anyone wanting to make a beautiful natural-fiber doll for their child.




Review #3

Full of details for new dollmaker

This book is a wonderful resource for cloth doll making. As a newbie, I found the book full of complete instructions and options for personalizing. In fact, it was hard to decide where to start!

One thing -- it would be nice if the book used photographs -- I haven't touched a Waldorf doll before and felt like I was working "without a net" sometimes. But, the dolls I've made are beautiful and loved by my children.




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Kinder Dolls: A Waldorf Doll-Making Handbook

by Maricristin Sealey

Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2001-10
Publisher: Hawthorn Press
ISBN: 190345803X

    List Price: $30.00
Price: $94.95

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