I placed an express order for some flesh tone Cernit clay and sculpted this long-haired doll in kimono. Strictly speaking, she is not a genuine kimono doll because her kimono is simply a robe that may have a remote resemblance to an unlined one. I'll settle for the style of simplicity for now.;-)
Originally, I planned to make a petite doll of the orient to complement the lovely chair I got as a giveaway gift from Bear Cabin Minatures. As a result of miscalculation and my fledgling skill as a miniaturist, the doll turns out to be close to 6" tall. She looks humongous to stand next to the chair, let alone sitting on it. Oops!
Currently, I have a language exchange partner in Japan. Yes, I'm learning Japanese! I took the opportunity to get her comments on the doll. She asked if this is a female. Being quite honest and forthcoming, she said her facial features are feminine, her figure looks like a male. LOL! Anyway, I've just listed both the doll and the kitty cat on eBay.
Cernit clay is a challenge to me because it is very sensitive to heat from my hand or fingers. Once baked, the skin tone looks more translucent than even Prosculpt. I love it despite the difficulty of handling. Certainly, I'll experiment more with it later.
