Double joint making
I had so much trouble figuring this out but I think i got it now.
Flatten some clay and wrap around a ball the right size.
Clay wrapped bead
Cut ball in half with X-Acto knife
Two halfs of clay ball.
Slip and score two halfs together. Make two
Join balls together with small disk between
Roll out thin slab with rolling pin.
put pattern on slab and cut out shape
Lay cut out shape over back of joint and form into knee cap.
make slits and holes on sides for joints.
Here’s how someone else makes double joints
This entry was posted on October 14, 2011 by katdazzle. It was filed under Ball Jointed Dolls .
This project is so technically demanding. Can you offer some advice to those of us who would like to attempt a doll but are intimidated by all of this joint making?
October 14, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Once you try, each time will get easier.Don’t be scared,jump in.
January 14, 2013 at 5:37 PM
So the balls don’t have to be perfectly round?
September 15, 2014 at 11:58 AM
As round as you can make them for smooth joint movement.
September 16, 2014 at 4:07 AM