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“*tinee tiLLies” are 10” to 12” handmade
one*of*a*kind old fashioned dollies fabricated of stoneware
clay, supple leather, angora and antique cloth. Each are individually
sculpted with kil fired stoneware boots, hands and heads.
Some are made to hold objects such as looking glasses, axes,
butcher knives and tomahawks. Once i have sculpted heads,
hands and boots, they are bisque fired for 5 hours and allowed
to cool. Next, i individually glaze each doll piece with handcrafted
mineral glazes, and once again, fire in the kil... this time
for 8 hours, to cone6. Finally, hand painted glass eyes and
angora wigs which i lovingly crochet and dye in cold winter
months, are assembled. The head, hands and boots are then
attached to their leather bodies that i have stitched and
stuffed with heart and charms. i fashion each torso from choice
leather in colours complimentary to the head and hands. All
“tinee tillies” have tits and slits, and are hand
signed. The number of each doll is embossed at the base of
the neck under the leather, as is the “kilstudios©”.
Each doll’s clothes are hand dyed to be hand sewn and
are of antique wedding dresses found abandoned or gifted to
me by friends. i painstakingly scour this century for last
centuries’ ribbons and silks, which is becoming moRe
of a challenge every year. No two “tiLLies” are
ever alike, but i have made triplets , as well as sister dolls
for special order. I waiver shipping fees for all first time
adoptees within North America. Whilst, presently, “tinee
tillies” are offered for purchase, please do browse
the entire site for examples of what “tillies”
& all other dolls, such as “little leather ladees”,“madams”
&“bebes”,“belles” &“poppets”
can all look like, and what i  have
shown in galleries and sold in the past. If any other sculpture,
music bOx or doLL catches your fancy, please do not hesitate
an enquiry. i welcome special oRders. please read on for oRder
particulars and such...
 “tinee
tiLLies” have been available for the past 4 years. i
have made about 76 of these small intimate dolls thus far.
they can be made to order with your choice of hair, skin and
eye colour. Please e mail with any special requests. In total
i have estimated an approximate 33+ hours are spent on each
“tinee tiLLie” from conception to send, albeit,
i work on about 6 at one time, and always suffer a broken
heart at our parting! “tinee tiLLies” are $222
each~“tinee tiLLies” with an object in hand are
$333. Remember, shipping is free for all first time buyers
in North America!
Presently,
i accept Pay Pal only. Please allow 7 to 8 weeks delivery
time after payment, thank you. Also, make certain to include
a telephone or celiphone number by which you can be reached,
and expect your satisfaction to be guaranteed.
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