This full-color, 144-page publication is dedicated to art dolls and sculptural figures made from cloth, polymer clay, Creative Paperclay®, wire armatures, mixed media, and much more. In each issue, you will find original doll patterns, creative challenges, doll-artist profiles, convention listings and reviews, book & video reviews, and a 35-page gallery of art dolls made by our readers. Come join the fun! Art Doll Quarterly™ is open to doll artists of all abilities.

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Doll artists use many techniques and materials to fashion their creations, and every quarter we will bring them the latest ideas on:

• How to use dyes, paints & glazes
• Natural & manmade cloth & fibers
• Surface design & embellishment techniques
• Tips on using beads & charms
• Photo transfers, paper arts, & art clays
• Contemporary needlecrafts, embroidery & quilting techniques
• The latest art stamping, stenciling & painting tips
• Sewing, gluing, sculpture, & other dollmaking techniques
  
  

Each issue will be packed with informative articles, challenging projects, inspiring art dolls and lots of full-color photography in the Somerset Studio® tradition. Readers will be encouraged to participate actively in each issue by submitting their own art dolls for publication, sharing their creative insights, design techniques and heartwarming stories with a growing audience of art doll devotees. Featured departments include:

• Doll Artist Profile-in-depth interviews with contemporary doll artists
• Raves & Faves-product, video and book reviews
• Odd Doll: A special doll made with unique materials!
• Show & Tell-pages and pages of art dolls, by our readers!
• Fabric Painting Basics
• Polymer Clay Basics
  
  

Thanks so much for your interest. The art doll community has embraced us, and we are excited to be a part of it.