Making a Spun Cotton Doll Start-to-Finish

Watch me make a snow baby! This is a project from my new book: Spun Cotton Crafts. Get your copy here: amzn.to/4b54JJI
supply list: www.smilemercantile.com/blogs...
00:00-01:32 Making the Armature
01:33-04:23 Crafting a Face
04:24-10:20 Filling out the Armature
10:21-16:40 Thread Wrapping
16:41-26:52 Applying Cotton to the Limbs
26:53-36:56 Final Cotton Application
36:57-39:59 Finishing
My craft supply shop: www.smilemercantile.com/
#spuncotton #dolltutorial

[@SmileMercantile]

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. ♥

[@releasingendorphins232]

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.

[@eddajohansson]

Loved watching the video. This is all new to me and love your work. Thanking you for sharing. Regards from Australia, Edda.

[@eddajohansson]

Loved your Spun Cotton Snow Baby video. Thank you.

[@karenhalbrook9494]

Thank you for posting this. I have your book, which is excellent, but it helps a lot to see the techniques in real time.

[@SmileMercantile]

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. ❤️

[@UnwrappingLabels]

17:00 this is one fine work delivering such creative piece

[@lorraineniess116]

so beautiful!

[@dianerehn1744]

Fantastic video!! Please do more, thanks!!

[@barbwall6646]

Thankyou so much, loved watching and will have a go soon.

[@DreamVintagewithDJ]

Yay! I’m so happy you posted this video!

[@SmileMercantile]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tracyspencer6906]

Thank you for sharing this video! 💗

[@SmileMercantile]

Of course!! Thanks for watching! :)

[@bonniestephens1435]

Adorable, excellanr workmanship

[@kalicokat01]

Great tutorial. The book is beautiful and can’t wait to create these projects 🥰

[@SmileMercantile]

Thanks so much Lea! ❤️

[@pampontious8054]

Thank you for the video. I have both of your books - so helpful.

[@SmileMercantile]

Thanks so much Pam! ♥

[@yvonnetucker1416]

beautiful

[@consuventura78]

Que lindeza!! So beautiful!! 💕🇧🇷

[@waldoh027]

Lovely book

[@SmileMercantile]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@eddajohansson]

Hello, I’ve just found your KZbin 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.

[@TARNA62]

Hi. How can i get the method? Can u send to spain ❤

[@anitzaburgos7859]

Thank you very much for postín this What are you adding with the soon at the end?

[@SmileMercantile]

It's fine grain clear glass glitter ❤️✨

[@primitiveseasons1]

Is medical cotton (the long strips) the same type hairdressers use when you get a perm?

[@SmileMercantile]

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

[@hazielanath]

Where do we find the doll heads?

[@bluefish4064]

Is it a special type of cotton wool? And what is it you brush on? Fascinating skill . 😊

[@SmileMercantile]

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

[@iluvmusic1710]

❤❤❤ love this. Do you sell your silicone molds for baby faces? The face you use is really adorable.

[@SmileMercantile]

I don't sell the molds, but I may have the pressed clay faces in the future. ❤️

[@iluvmusic1710]

@@SmileMercantile oh good, great idea. You’re so talented.❄️

[@TheMountainbobcat]

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.

[@SmileMercantile]

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. :)

[@keelybillington1714]

Has the cornflour & water been heated and mixed together to make the binding medium, please. Also, what is the ratio?

[@SmileMercantile]

It is 1 tablespoon cornstarch added gradually to 1 cup of simmering water, and cooked for 2 minutes. ❤️

[@Divinemessages69]

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

[@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.

[@jillianrachel2020]

hi! if i wanted it to be colored, is spun cotton easy to dye?

[@SmileMercantile]

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.

[@jillianrachel2020]

@@SmileMercantile thank you! what kind of paint works best- just acrylic?

[@SmileMercantile]

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! :)

[@user-cl7gu7iv2f]

Hello, where or what brand of cotton are you using?

[@SmileMercantile]

This is the cotton I used: amzn.to/3HixGUL

[@islandhoofcare]

Is it poseable once dry?

[@SmileMercantile]

Only slightly, and not at all once the glitter is added. Best to pose earlier on.

[@eddajohansson]

Where do I buy the book? Edda

[@SmileMercantile]

Hi Edda, thank you for watching. ♥ You can find the how-to book here: amzn.to/4b54JJI

[@davidhume7078]

WHat is the doll you used to create that face? THe face is gorgeous.

[@SmileMercantile]

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! ❤️

[@mikennagreenough9518]

Is that salt you put on at the end?

[@SmileMercantile]

It's glass glitter ❄️