Alice Endless wanderer in wonderland

Alice is up in my Etsy shop, but I can't seem to post photos or anything on my blog anymore ARRRGG!
It says my browser is no longer supported. Can anyone tell me what to do??

Alice WIP

Ms "P", Princess We-We and a new tiny Vampire Alice baby sit a new Ghostie head in the studio.
I was cleaning up one of my many stacks of books and inspiration photos, when I ran across the Alice book from Tim Burtons movie. Of course, instant inspiration!!
I know Alice has been done a zillion times but I never get tired of her!! Here, her blind-eyed and unpainted head waits for the colors that will soon make her come Alive!! Always my favorite part, to see the a character come alive right in front of you...lets hope she still wants to be Alice after she gets her paint...they all have a mind of their own!
Eternally yours,
Gail and the Ghostie Gang

A Sneek Peek!

Just finished a new group of tiny terrors that I will be listing in my etsy shop this evening between 5 and 6 oclock MST. I was hoping to have these done a couple of weeks ago, but lifes unexpected adventures and a bout with the stomache flu slowed me down a bit. Like Roseane Roseanna Danna said "Theres always something"!!
These tiny ones are a nice break from the larger ghosties. I've been feeling the fairys whisper in my ear though, so who knows maybe the next one will have wings. It's been a while since I've done a fairy.
I've been behind in posting info on my blog, any many of you have asked questions about how to get started  creating dolls, and I've promised to post some info about that.
I mostly work in Polymer clay, but occassionally used the japanese stone clay LaDoll.
 I started with Super Sculpy and it has been my clay of choice for over twenty years. I mix it with preemo to get the color and consistancy that I like. There are many brands of polymer clay on the market.Each brand is a bit different, some being softer to blend and some much harder. My suggestion is to experiment with some of the small blocks of clay of each to find the one that works best for you.I've tried them all and always find myself going back to Super Sculpy.
You can find it on line and on ebay if you don't have a craft store near you. I buy in bulk from Creative wholesale.com, but there are many online sources. If you are planning on working a lot in polymer clay a pasta machine is a must!!
I see alot of artists in their descriptions of their work talk about baking at the manufacturers recommended temp, But something I concider of MOST importance is "conditioning" the clay. This refers to, Pinching, Pulling,Squishing, and Kneading the clay like you would bread dough. This ensures that the polymers are properly blending consistantly through out the clay. It will make your clay stronger and is essential for good strong clay. Just imagine making a cake, and not properly blending the ingredients, same thing for your clay.To get an idea if your blending enough take a small amount of white clay and add a piece of colored clay to it, now blend untill you have a smooth consistant color without streaks. This blending should be done the same way with the flesh colored clay, even if you are not adding a color. Proper blending is a must,(no matter which brand of clay) and thats where the pasta machine comes in. I run my clay through the machine over and over then work it with my hands, then run it through again and repeat the process. It is time consuming and  the most boring thing about creating, but you will be rewarded with a must stronger doll and a nicer look in the end. A doll must not only look appealing but strength in the construction it is a must for your work to last through time!!
I'll write more tips later as promised. I hope this information helps in your doll creating!
Dark Blessings,
Gail

Three Miniature Ghosties in my Etsy Shop!

Just listed 3 new ghosties in my Etsy shop!

 Two little Girls and the first ever tiny boy...Little Fred and his Zombie Bear Ted. They each come with their own "Our Darling" headstone

 I haven't been able to work as much as I'd like in the studio, the Ghostly Goblins and Goulies have been holding me prisoner down in the crypt, but occassionaly I've been able to sneek away unnoticed when they focus their attention on things more important to them, like a feverish game of tiddlewinks or racing potatoe bugs!
In the meantime these little ghosties are the only things I've been able to get done.

If you'd like to take a peek, heres the link!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/92007336/ooak-ghost-gothic-miniature-halloween
Dark Blessings, Gail

Master Ed

"Master Ed, a Strange little boy who doesn't know he's dead"
Master Ed is my newest ghostie and just listed in my Etsy shop.http://www.etsy.com/listing/87638526/ooak-victorian-gothic-macabre-ghost-doll

Poor Master Ed, his only firend is the ghost man attached to his wooden pull toy! He wanders in search of a playmate, but unfortunatly scares everyone away!
Master Ed clothes are made from a vintage masonic sash. I hand painted stripes on it, but for some reason they don't show up in the photo....ghost stripes, I guess!

Seems I don't have much time lately to get many dolls done,or update my blog! I wanted to have some fun things done for Halloween but it didn't happen. The gremlins have waged war on my life this last year and I have been busy fighting them off, but, spit-balls don't seem to have much effect on them...guess I'll have to try something a bit more drastic!

Anyway, hope you enjoy Little Master Ed.

 I do have some fun news to put in my next post..in the meantime I'll be looking for a good "gremlin repellent spray"Does anyone know of any??

Dark Blessings, Gail

New Ghostie on Ebay!

 Back from the exhibition in Canada, Madaline McCary and her shrunken brother Harry are now available on Ebay!
"With a voodoo spell, Madaline McCary shrunk her little brother Harry"!
 We all know how pesky those little brothers can be!

 I've added a larger striped bow onto Madalines hair and created a nice little headstone for her. The lamb and cross image was cast from the original childs coffin plaque,then I molded it in an airdry stone clay and  turned it into a headstone.

 Madalines dress is made using fabric from a tattered Victorian mourning dress.It has antique beaded black buttons on which I've added my signature sculpted baby skulls. The tiny skulls adorn her shoes and her hair ornament as well.

They are looking for a new home to haunt!
Check them out on Ebay!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/180740416390?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
If the Gremlins stay away, I hope to have a few more things done before Halloween, So keep watching!
Happy Hauntings!
Gail

Dollirium Doll Show

Greetings All!
It's been awhile since I posted. I see somethings are missing from my blog like the music and the followers...disapeared into the netherworld...I'm not sure what has happened. I'm not that computer savy so I hope that at somepoint they will return!
I have been working on my piece for the Dollirum Doll show "Dearly Departed" which opened on July 24th and will run thru Sept 3rd. Check it out, there are some SpOOkTaCuLaR Artists participating!!! http://dollirium.blogspot.com/ The show is put together by Dark Dolly Doll artist Jacqui Gallant of odddollz, who, now on top of everything else she does, has created this incredible Doll Gallery to showcase all things Dark and SpooKTaCuLar! The Gallery is located at, 1 Cliftonvale Ave London, Ontario Canada. If your in the area stop in a check out the offerings! This is my little Darling I created for the show.
Madaline McCary who, with a voodoo spell, shrunk her little brother Harry!

Her shroud is created using antique victorian fabric from widows weeds. She is polymer clay over wire armature. Her little shrunken brother Harry is pin jointed. She has little skull buttons on her dress and shoes sculpted from clay. Included is a cast "Our Darling Plaque I took from an original casket plaque.

Madaline and Harry are available during the show, or contact Jacqui at odddollz@hotmail.com.

I will be working on some more pieces to list in my etsy shop soon so keep an eye out!

Dark Blessings, Gail