Making Original & Portrait Dolls in Cernit

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Summary: Not very instructive
Review: I found this book to be very disappointing. With a title like "Making Origninal portrait Dolls in Cernit" one would expect a bit more instruction. Amounts of Cernit needed for the project would be very helpful...but this info is lacking as is much more about working with this polymer clay. What is not lacking is a complete history of Rotraut Schrott doll making endeavors, her inspiration, her abilites and where they came from. This book is a sad disappointment. Not recommended for those who truely would like to learn how to work with Cernit in dollmaking. Lot's of pretty doll pictures though......

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Summary: Not very instructional, mainly pictures of dolls
Review: If you are looking for good instructions, it's not in this book. Mainly pictures of her dolls and a basic guide to modeling the Cernit.

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Summary: Not very instructive
Review: Whether you are a beginner or a skilled artist, this book is a must. Not only is Rotraut Schrott an amazing artist, her step-by-step instructional photos are very clear and concise. Even if you are not an artist, the photos of her "children" will amaze you. Ms. Schrott creates the most life-like figures I have ever seen. She does not use molds of any kind. Each portrait figure is done entirely by hand, right down to the last detail of the clothing. She captures the soul of the child and conveys it in the expressions on their faces. It is hard to belive that the children in the beautiful, full color photos are not real. I can't say enough about this artist or this book.

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Summary: Disappointing gaps in instructions
Review: While the photos are great the accompanying instructions are only fair. I was left with a lot of unanswered questions regarding detailed techniques.