Correction CERAMICS Oct 1990 (v.27#2) pg. 29
Painting instructions (using non-firing opaque stains) for a greenware figure of a baby (in a bunny suit) being eyed by a "real" bunny.
CERAMICS Jul 1990 (v.25#9) pg. 78
Scarry mummy. Whimsical ceramic mummy decoration features electric eyes that flash whenever his pocket watch is pressed. Eerie music accompanies the flashing eyes.
CERAMICS Sep 1990 (v.26#1) pg. 72
Everyone loves a clown. A small porcelain doll casting is painted like a clown. The clown is mounted against a red background inside a decorative gold frame to form a wall hanging.
CERAMICS Oct 1990 (v.27#2) pg. 24, 55
Ceramic scarecrow figurine combines soft colored glazes with china paints.
CERAMICS Oct 1990 (v.27#2) pg. 44
Victorian children. How to "dress" figurines in holiday attire by painting part of their clothing with an unusual non-firing material that looks like suede.
CERAMICS Nov-Dec 1990 (v.27#3) pg. 56
Santa and pirate. Paint the same greenware figure to be a Santa Claus with a trunk full of gifts or a Pirate with a trunk full of treasure.
CERAMICS Nov-Dec 1990 (v.27#3) pg. 58
Christopher Columbus and the children ceramic figure is painted with nonfiring stain and metallic paste.
CERAMICS Jan 1994 (v.30#5) pg. 14
Fashionable lady of the 1920's is finished using overglaze and nonfiring stain.
CERAMICS Jan 1994 (v.30#5) pg. 16
A trio of ceramic New Orleans jazz musicians (sax, bass, trumpet) is painted with nonfiring stains.
CERAMICS Feb 1994 (v.30#6) pg. 28
African dancer figures are painted with nonfiring stains.
CERAMICS Feb 1994 (v.30#6) pg. 66
Ceramic girls are dressed in the costumes of Poland and Ireland. Painted with nonfiring stains.
CERAMICS Feb 1994 (v.30#6) pg. 68
In the park. A collection of four ceramic African American children are painted using nonfiring opaque stains.
CERAMICS Feb 1994 (v.30#6) pg. 72
The lady in red. A "Spanish dancer" porcelain figure is given red clothing by means of water-base china paint. Uses lace-draping to build up the ruffled skirt, collar, and cuffs.
CERAMICS Feb 1994 (v.30#6) pg. 76
Mistress of the Dragons. A ceramic of a warrior woman on the back of a dragon is painted with nonfiring stains.
CERAMICS Mar 1994 (v.30#7) pg. 26
Sparkling harlequins. French/Italian clown ceramic figures are glazed in a single color and then trimmed by adding brush-on glitter to ruffled collar, edges of clothing, etc.
CERAMICS Apr 1994 (v.30#8) pg. 16
Graceful gloves. Three ideas for decorating ceramic representations of a woman's two hands and forearms covered with elbow-length white gloves.
CERAMICS Apr 1994 (v.30#8) pg. 36
Angelical angel. Ceramic angel figurine (standing on a cloud with two cherubs at her feet) is painted with nonfiring stains.
CERAMICS Apr 1994 (v.30#8) pg. 52
Ceramic figurine depicting a woman evolving from a flower. Combine half of a nude figurine with a simple base. Add orchids that you form from rolled clay. Paint with nonfiring stains.
CERAMICS May 1994 (v.30#9) pg. 24
The human hue. Using stains to achieve natural skin tones and true eye colors when painting ceramics.
CERAMICS May 1994 (v.30#9) pg. 72
Ceramic figurine of a wizard is painted with nonfiring stains.
CERAMICS Aug 1994 (v.30#12) pg. 26
Ceramic cherub is combined with a bird (held in his hand) and a short ionic column (as a seat). Finished with nonfiring stains to simulate "verdigris", the mottled green that most copper and bronze figures eventually acquire when exposed to weathering.
CERAMICS Aug 1994 (v.30#12) pg. 36
Almost midnight. Ceramic figurine of Cinderella is painted with glazes and nonfiring stain. A tiny orange pumpkin and some mice complete this scene. Lace trim and a wig are added to the doll.
CERAMICS Sep 1994 (v.31#1) pg. 26
Flowered cherub ceramic figure is finished with chalk and glaze.
CERAMICS Nov 1994 (v.31#3) pg. 4
Ceramic figurine of an old sailor (in rain gear) can also be finished to represent a Santa Claus. painted with nonfiring stains.
CERAMICS Nov 1994 (v.31#3) pg. 72
About clay modelling, an aid to carving. How to make a head armature for modeling with stoneware, water-based clay. Suggests how to model from frontal and profile photos.
CHIP CHATS Jan-Feb 1991 (v.38#1) pg. 18
The Fisherman figurine to sculpt from oven-bake modeling compound. Describes the preparation of an armature. Finished figure is painted and mounted on a wooden plaque base.
CRAFTS Mar 1992 (v.15#3) pg. 38
Octoberfest with the knotters. Porcelain reproductions of 3" dolls called "Knotters" or "Knodders" (circa 1918-1930). Use as knickknacks, cake decorations or party favors.
DOLL CRAFTER Oct 1990 (v.6#6) pg. 46
How to sculpt a miniature troll from polymer clay.
DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Mar 1998 (v.28#3) pg. 55
Modelling miniature babies from flesh colored Fimo (clay).
DOLLS & DOLLS' HOUSES #3 Nov 1989 pg. 62
Jackie Robinson in action. Sculpting a large-scale figure (21" tall) using polymer clay.
FINESCALE MODELER Feb 1999 (v.17#2) pg. 54
Sculptured clown. Instruction for sculpting figures in low-firing modeling clay. Technique makes use of an armature stand equipped with a banding wheel.
POPULAR CERAMICS #486 Jan 1990 (v.40#6) pg. 30
The ambassador. Greenware of an ancient oriental figure is painted with non-firing stains and trimmed with fired gold and platinum lusters.
POPULAR CERAMICS #486 Jan 1990 (v.40#6) pg. 42
Three generations porcelain greenware centerpiece features a seated grandmother, kneeling mother and a sitting baby. They are positioned on a small woven rug and feature embelishments to their clothing.
POPULAR CERAMICS #486 Jan 1990 (v.40#6) pg. 48
Oriental lady. A Dresden white porcelain ceramic figure is draped and clothed with fabric and lace that has been soaked in porcelain slip.
POPULAR CERAMICS #487 Feb 1990 (v.40#7) pg. 48
Fall sophisticate. Greenware figurine features the "Great Gatsby" era appearance. Painted with underglazes.
POPULAR CERAMICS #488 Mar 1990 (v.40#8) pg. 16
Cinderella's coach. Using porcelain casting and fabric draping to create Cinderella, her prince, and her coach pulled by 4 horses.
POPULAR CERAMICS #489 Apr 1990 (v.40#9) pg. 34
Woman of the wind decorative figure. A female head is supported on a pedestal formed by her long, flowing hair. The hair is colored bright gold.
POPULAR CERAMICS #489 Apr 1990 (v.40#9) pg. 42
Bride ceramic figure is decorated with non-firing stains, tulle netting, pearls, etc.
POPULAR CERAMICS #490 May 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 8
Man and woman heads feature extended necks (serving as the pedestal) and flowing hair decorated in bright gold.
POPULAR CERAMICS #490 May 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 46
Joyful kids. Four greenware figures of childing playing with toys are decorated with various underglazes.
POPULAR CERAMICS #490 May 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 58
Porcelain bride figurine features extensive lace draping for the skirt and train.
POPULAR CERAMICS #491 Jun 1990 (v.40#11) pg. 12
An heirloom gowned bride. Fabricate a porcelain bridal figure using wedding photos as a guide. Makes extensive use of porcelain fabric draping.
POPULAR CERAMICS #491 Jun 1990 (v.40#11) pg. 48
La senorita. Two stylistic figures of Mexican women.
POPULAR CERAMICS #491 Jun 1990 (v.40#11) pg. 64
Country straw girl greenware. Matt glazes create a fine crackle finish and the look of underglaze. The face is featureless and a flower pattern decorates the bottom of the dress. Design pattern is included.
POPULAR CERAMICS #492 Jul 1990 (v.40#12) pg. 8
My country girl. Using Japanese lace draping techniques to apply a dress of netting to a small ceramic figure.
POPULAR CERAMICS #492 Jul 1990 (v.40#12) pg. 56
Sophisticated Ursula. These unglazed porcelain doll heads are decorated with china paints.
POPULAR CERAMICS #492 Jul 1990 (v.40#12) pg. 82
Patty-cake kids. Boy and girl greenware figures are painted using non-firing stains.
POPULAR CERAMICS #493 Aug 1990 (v.41#1) pg. 10
Stacy and Matthew. Porcelain figures of a boy and girl are converted into a revolving music box and a nightlight.
POPULAR CERAMICS #493 Aug 1990 (v.41#1) pg. 80
Wind wizard greenware figure is painted with a variety of opaque and metallic stains.
POPULAR CERAMICS #494 Sep 1990 (v.41#2) pg. 12
Five steps to lace draping a porcelain figurine of an elegant lady.
POPULAR CERAMICS #496 Nov 1990 (v.41#4) pg. 48
Little country girl with duck greenware figurine is painted with non-firing stains.
POPULAR CERAMICS #496 Nov 1990 (v.41#4) pg. 86
Cinderella. An elegant ceramic version of Cinderella's pumpkin coach pulled by four horses. It is fabricated from an ordinary pumpkin mold by adding interior seats, windows, door, wheels, etc. The horses are fitted with fine leather reins and harness. Footmen and Cinderella figures complete the piece.
POPULAR CERAMICS #497 Dec 1990 (v.41#5) pg. 48
Winter Wizard. Painting tips for ceramic figure of a wizard with outstreatched arms holding a cape.
POPULAR CERAMICS #533 Jan 1994 (v.44#6) pg. 26
Fairy on leaf stone. Painting instructions for two variations of the same mold.
POPULAR CERAMICS #533 Jan 1994 (v.44#6) pg. 32
Ceramic wizard figure (holding a sword and standing beside a world globe and skull) is painted with glazes and stains.
POPULAR CERAMICS #533 Jan 1994 (v.44#6) pg. 34
Ceramic sorcerer figure (seated in an "owl" chair) is painted with stains and wax metallics.
POPULAR CERAMICS #533 Jan 1994 (v.44#6) pg. 36
Art-deco lady. Tips on glazing and firing.
POPULAR CERAMICS #533 Jan 1994 (v.44#6) pg. 69
Ceramic leprechaun playing a bagpipe. Tips on painting with stains.
POPULAR CERAMICS #535 Mar 1994 (v.44#8) pg. 28
Modern couple. Ceramic of an armless couple (waist to head) shown kissing. Tips on glazing the heads and applying leaf film to the clothing.
POPULAR CERAMICS #536 Apr 1994 (v.44#9) pg. 60
Tips on painting a variety of ceramic clown figures.
POPULAR CERAMICS #536 Apr 1994 (v.44#9) pg. 68
Painting a ceramic of a Western prospector and his mule set against a pine tree background.
POPULAR CERAMICS #537 May 1994 (v.44#10) pg. 26
Viking warrior ceramic figure. Tips on painting with stains.
POPULAR CERAMICS #537 May 1994 (v.44#10) pg. 30
Ceramic figurine is dressed in an elaborate blue and white porcelain Victorian gown created using lace draping techniques.
POPULAR CERAMICS #537 May 1994 (v.44#10) pg. 60
Children of the world ceramic representing four skin colors (white, yellow, black, red) is painted with opaque stain.
POPULAR CERAMICS #537 May 1994 (v.44#10) pg. 64
Ceramic pixies are decorated with pastel stains.
POPULAR CERAMICS #538 Jun 1994 (v.44#11) pg. 30
African mother and child ceramic bust painting instructions.
POPULAR CERAMICS #538 Jun 1994 (v.44#11) pg. 60
Lady in green "Art Deco" figurine. Tips on finishing.
POPULAR CERAMICS #540 Aug 1994 (v.45#1) pg. 76
Tips on finishing ceramic cowbow figures.
POPULAR CERAMICS #541 Sep 1994 (v.45#2) pg. 31
Opal II. Tips on making and painting the clay bust of a woman (over a removable armature).
POPULAR CERAMICS #542 Oct 1994 (v.45#3) pg. 36