Step 7
Working on one side at a time, thread your wire through the small holes found on your shoulder plate. Thread up through the front, then across the shoulder, then back down through the other hole near the back. Twist the wire to form a “tail” that will help connect the arm in the next step. Repeat this process on the other side of the doll.
Step 8 Wrap some wire around
the tops of the porcelain arms, leaving some extra wire.
here’s how the arm looks attached
Step 9 Attach the arms to the doll by twisting the wires of the arms together with the “tail” you made earlier on the body.
decorate with a lace collar
Step 10
To further secure the arms to the body, I suggest using some hot glue.
Step 11
Using your hot glue gun, begin to add your trims of choice to the shoulders and/or neck of your doll.
Step 12
You may also choose to add a necklace, headpiece and/or bouquet of greens/flowers to your doll; another suggestion is to add wings and make your doll an angel! (see pictures for variations).
add beautiful details
Step 13
Place your china doll on top of your Christmas tree or use as a free standing decoration for your mantel or shelf! Enjoy!
another version of the same project christmas 2010
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