Tools & materials for doll making

On this page, you'll find all my favourite tools and materials that I use for doll making. When you're just starting out it could be a little overwhelming purchasing a doll maker starter kit and it can get quite expensive if you're buying all the clays and tools available, haha. If you're experienced doll maker, I hope you'll learn something new and discover materials you haven't tried yet! 

Clay

The most important ingredient when it comes to doll making! I have three choices that I use constantly. I work with air-dry clays only, so I can't recommend anything in polymer clay category. But if you're interested in air-dry clays, keep reading.

Sculpting tools

A few good and comfortable sculpting tools will be more than enough to create beautiful dolls. Here you'll find my favourite ones!

Carving and cutting tools

Air-dry clays are so easy to carve. That's one of the reasons that I love working with them. Sharp scalpel and a chisel will elevate your sculpting experience.

Painting supplies

There are a few painting techniques that I use in both OOAK dolls and plush dolls. Knowing which materials fit for which technique will save you a lot of time and money! My painting gear consists of a few staples like watercolours, pastels and acrylics. 

Sewing supplies

Sewing for me is very important. I love to create intricate costumes for my dolls so I've learned how to sew quite early in my doll making journey. Now I sew a lot of plush dolls and continue to work on artistic costumes for my porcelain dolls!