Fashion Doll Makeovers

by Jim Faraone

Book Overview

One of the hottest trends in the doll world today is the making over of popular dolls. This volume demonstrates how a creative touch can transform an average-looking doll into a glamorous showgirl, a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875884717
• ISBN13: 9780875884714
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Hobby House Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Don't waste your money or yourtime

I assumed, based on the content description, that this book would provide tips from the many artists included. Nope. Just bio's of the artists, some with pics of their dolls. The last few pages have tips for ONE doll and ONE outfit. Don't buy the hype. Misleading and not worth a cent of anyone's hard earned dollars.

Beautiful dolls and great tips and tricks to create your own

That is what you will find in the latest edition of Jim Faraone's 4th Fashion Doll makeovers. The book is filled with beautiful shots of fashion doll makeovers, bios of the artists and best of all, in the back, tips and tricks on how to do some of the things pictured. Enhancing molded hair creations, beaded hair, create a molded mohawk style, the making of fairy wings, fabric wings, appliques and gloves are all explained with clear, step by step pictures. This book is a fine addition to the series. With each book you can learn more and more about creating your own makeovers. The information is also helpful if you just want to make presentable all those poor dolls that your daughter decided to give a hair cut to. If you aren't into making over your own dolls you can still enjoy the pictures of the beautiful dolls created by some truly talented artists.

Another excellent book by Jim!!

Since I have Jim's previous 'Makeover Books', and got so much from them (both ideas for creating, and tips on 'how-to'), I had to get this one! The doll artists are so creative, and the book is filled with great pictures of how others see Barbie. To me, a REAL bonus was the section on how to create different hair-dos. As with Jim's other books, there are detailed explanations and PHOTOS (no diagrams, thank heaven) which take you step by step thru the process. EXCELLENT!!

Another excellent book in the Fashion Doll makeover series!

All three of Jim Faraone's books have inspired hundreds of doll artists, and have become indispensible to good makeover artists. This third book features new doll artists and has an outstanding how-to-do- it section on hairstyling! I have all three books and love them!

Wonderful place to start!

As a novice, I find the book inspiring and informative. Just looking at all the designs by other people and reading about how they got started gets me itching to dig out material for clothes. The instructions on rerooting, repainting, and reposing your doll are concise and well illustrated.

Stunning photos!

If you love one-of-a-kind fashion dolls, this is the book for you. Not only does it showcase some wonderfully talented makeover artists, but Jim also includes a great "how-to" section that encourages you to create your own makeover doll! It's a really fun book!