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The favorite doll of the modern little fashionista has more than one dress, not two, or even five! They can be made by the baby herself from handkerchiefs and ribbons, sewn by the caring hands of elders, or bought in a store - these days the choice there is quite wide.

And so, an enviable wardrobe has accumulated. This means it needs to be stored somewhere. The cabinet was made from a box covered with beautiful paper; the bamboo stick crossbar is fixed; drawers from a stack of matchboxes are ready and built into the closet. What's next? How to hang dresses: with what?

Hangers (aka hangers) for doll clothes, of course, can be searched on the Internet and purchased separately. True, you usually come across very monotonous pink ones... But in a few minutes you can make yourself as many as you need: multi-colored and more durable than factory-made plastic ones.

What parts does the stand consist of?

Many dolls cannot stand upright without support because they have a small support area or an inadequate center of gravity. Special removable stands give stability to such products. Both store-bought and home-made models consist of a disk-shaped or square base and a vertical stand fixed on it. The upper part of this rack can be in the form of a ring or a small rectangle. Their diameter should be slightly larger than the width of the product’s hips. The height of the stand should be close to half the height of the pupa.

Those who want to learn how to make a stand for dolls should remember the aesthetic design of the support. The composition should look coherent so that the appearance of the doll does not deteriorate. Tasteful details will enhance the expressiveness of the outfit and its decor. You need to carefully consider the diameter of the stand so that it does not fall when tilted. For large toys, the base should be massive.

Methods for attaching dolls to a frame

How are toys attached to these stands? The holder can be made with the following three attachment methods:

• In the form of a pointed stick onto which the doll’s body is inserted. Intended for toys that serve as interior decoration and are rarely removed from the frame.
• Fastening using secret pockets that are sewn to the doll's clothes. The stand stick is inserted into these pockets.
• Fastening by “hanging” the toy in the area of ​​the armpits or waist. This is the most popular, versatile and easy-to-use type of stand. It is the modeling of such supports that will be discussed in our article.

It is worth noting that stores sell such devices made of plastic, metal, wood, and plexiglass. What can you use to make this support yourself?

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Stand from Ulitinka Stand for a doll. Master class 7:05 | Author: Ulitinka When the question of making a stand for a doll first arose for me (I’ll generally keep quiet about purchasing it in our Tver wilderness), I scoured the entire Internet in search of ideas. I must say that I didn’t find anything useful for myself. Everything that was offered was somehow “unfeminine”, and I can’t count on my husband to rush to the rescue. Dolls are my game, so I can handle it myself. Therefore, the stand I came up with is very simple. The main problem may arise in the presence or absence of wire. But if it’s not the same as mine, then I think that any other one is sold in stores. Do-it-yourself stand for a doll You will need: A piece of wire. Strong enough, but at the same time flexible. I have aluminum. Alabaster or plaster. Sold at any hardware store Empty plastic bottle. 2 liter is better Scissors Pliers Bowl for mixing alabaster (the bowl won’t suffer much, so you can take any one. I took it from the dogs :))))))) Water Any stick for stirring plaster. I have an old brush. For decoration, I took pebbles. First I washed and dried them. But this is optional. A little trick: I love using foam pads as a palette. They are brought from the store regularly and it’s a shame to throw them away. But as a palette they are ideal. I used them and threw them away. Here I will have a dirty brush and pebbles in it.

Let's cut our bottle. First, cut it higher, because the scissors tend to bend the bottle too much. And then you will bring it to the height that is required. There is a notch on the very bottom of the bottle, so we very carefully cut off the excess along it.

Now let's take the wire. We roughly estimate the required length. Life has shown that it is better if the doll is held with a stand above its middle (it’s bent. I hope it’s still clear?) This time I’ll try to make it (fortunately, my clothes allow it) so that it sticks directly under the armpits.

At this level, I unravel the wire and bend three ends. I don’t need the rest and I bite them off with pliers.

One of the three will fasten the entire structure from above. We hold it with pliers and with our fingers we lay the tip in a spiral. This is what happened

We bend the remaining ends so that they cover our doll. If the ends are too long, then we cut them off mercilessly. Now he looks at the length from below. I made a mark by placing a brush where the doll’s legs ended. Make a mark with a pencil or felt-tip pen. This is the place where our wire will be immersed in the solution

Now we bend the wire turning it into this hedgehog. Please note that I intentionally bend it in different planes. Thus, it will be both a support for the stand and reinforcement for the alabaster. But keep in mind that the height should not exceed the height of our bottle base. While we are unbending, turn on the glue gun.

We seal the ends of our holder with heated glue. Otherwise, they will definitely cling to the fabric of the doll itself and the clothes. In general, with the advent of my glue gun, life became much easier. A little trick: If someone else is being crushed by a toad, then I’m sharing a way to deal with it. Don’t buy a gun in handicraft stores. For some reason, there, for us handicraftsmen, they sell them much more expensive than for builders in construction stores. Mine was bought for 200 rubles and at the same time I got it in a special plastic suitcase and with a set of glue sticks in the amount of 5 pieces! Well, you must agree, it was very successful)))))))) We check how ready our hedgehog is to fit into our jar. If necessary (it will arise, no doubt !) shorten the excess with pliers.

Well, now comes the fun part! We measure out the required amount of water. To do this, pour it directly into our “base” and then pour it into the prepared bowl.

We begin to pour alabaster into the bowl. In general, working with plaster (and alabaster) has its own rules. Be sure to pour it into the water, and not vice versa! Having poured it, let it calmly combine with water. Just make sure that it is completely submerged and do not try to immediately start mixing. This time I had a hard time because I had to take pictures with one hand, so I broke the technology, but you will have two hands. So pour it in, shake the bowl slightly and wait until the alabaster is completely hidden and stops blowing bubbles (or almost stops) and then stir thoroughly.

You see, I started stirring earlier and had to do it much longer to get the bubbles to come to the surface.

The process is over.

Carefully pour the solution into the base (now without quotation marks, because it really becomes so) First make sure that there is no water left in the base. This is not scary, but unpleasant. The water displaced by the solution will rise to the top and you will have to mix it again directly in the container, and it is not comfortable.

This is how it happened. Exactly as much water was poured in, exactly the same amount of solution was obtained. Everything should be economical and thrifty :))))))))

We insert our stand. This time (unlike Glashina) I decided to move the stand to the side. So that there would be less of it in front, and more in front, in front of the doll’s legs. But this is again optional.. See for yourself what you want to achieve and proceed from that. After the hedgehog dives, the alabaster should level itself. But if suddenly (oh, horror! :)))) this does not happen, then help him. Make sure that your stand is absolutely vertical. And hold it until the alabaster starts to stick. This is very fast. I was completely indifferent to how much the alabaster had straightened out, because I decided to make paving stones (or I don’t know what). Holding the stand with one hand, with the other I quickly threw in the pebbles and buried them in the solution. I repeat, the solution sets quickly, so move if you want to repeat my feat :)))))

We leave our design to dry. A little trick: Alabaster is considered dry once it becomes cold. So while your stand is warm from the process, don't disturb it.

Here you go. My stand has cooled down and is completely ready. The delivery is tucked under the doll’s clothes. I lightly press the “holder” on the body so that the doll is securely fixed. Now it’s convenient for her to arrange any photo shoots, and just put her somewhere on the table, and not just plant her or hang her. The plastic in which we poured the solution will not scratch or stain the furniture, which is also very convenient. Py.Sy. There is no doubt that the plastic can be painted and the entire structure can be decoupaged. Or cover it with cloth. In general, there are a lot of options. If you have some other wire, then you can twist it yourself to achieve the required strength. Or not twist it, but simply twist it with thin wire in several places. Or even electrical tape. I still have in my head a very interesting option for making a stand and even a more universal one, but so far I don’t have a suitable tube for this. As soon as it appears, I’ll immediately share the idea.

Taken from https://kuklolend.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-post_25.html

DIY cardboard doll stand

We offer you a simple and quick way to make doll supports. For such a case, stock up on the following materials:

• a 2 mm piece of cardboard, which can be purchased at an art store;
• a bottle of PVA glue;
• tube of Moment glue;
• a piece of sandpaper;
• set of acrylic paints;
• a jar of acrylic varnish.

We offer you a master class on cardboard paper doll stands. It is performed in the following order:

• The cardboard is cut into several parts (6-10), depending on how thick the support is wanted to be made.
• Identical circles are cut out from these squares.
• The round parts are glued together using Moment glue. You get a kind of disk.
• This semi-finished product is placed under a press for an hour.
• All uneven edges are processed with sandpaper. You get a perfectly round washer.
• This washer is covered and pasted over with ordinary office crumpled paper or a napkin.
• The workpiece is dried in the oven.
• Use your imagination and paint the support with acrylic paints and varnish it.
• Holes are made in such a soft stand and the doll is installed in them.

Very simple and convenient!

We create a stand hanger for doll clothes

I want to show you how you can quickly make a small stand-hanger for clothes of dolls or teddy bears. This stand can be a wonderful addition when photographing teddy toys or designer dolls. Or it can be a pleasant surprise for your daughter, where she will be happy to hang the clothes of her favorite toy.

If desired, you can draw your own hanger-stand template or modify an existing one. My option is this.

Materials we will need:

We cut out the parts and transfer them to cardboard. As a result, my product was 4 mm thick. If the cardboard is thin, then you can cut out several blanks and glue them together to make more durable parts.

On the side parts it is necessary to mark the places where the lower shelf and the upper crossbar are glued. I make a small slit to help the shelf hold better. It should fit into these slots, but not stick out from the back.

We insert and glue the shelf between the two side parts. Take a skewer, measure and cut the required length.

We make small notches in the places where the skewer-crossbar is attached and glue it there.

It should look like this.

My workpiece turned out to be a bit thin and I decided to strengthen it on the sides. I cut out two more side pieces from cardboard and glued them to the sides.

Now we assemble the hangers themselves. You can make a lot of them. Cut off a small piece of wire. We bend one end and try it on our hanger. We cut off the excess.

Lubricate one part of the hanger with glue and place the wire, prepared in advance, on it.

Cover everything with the second part of the hanger and glue it. At this stage I used instant glue. Let everything dry well.

The result is something like this. Before painting, you need to check whether all parts of the parts are well glued. If necessary, you need to glue it. Then you need to thoroughly clean the hanger with fine sandpaper. Align all sides. Then you can start painting.

Wooden support

Wooden accessories for dolls have their advantages. Wood emits a special aura and warmth that can complement the toy. The wooden support has an expensive and presentable appearance. They can be decorated using decoupage. This stand can be made to individual measurements. If the preparation is done manually, the result will be an environmentally friendly product.

To make a wooden stand, take a flat block of the required size. The top and sides of the workpiece are carefully processed to level and polish the wood. They step back a little from the edge of the block and drill a hole through. A wooden stand will be inserted into it. After this, the workpiece is painted and varnished several times.

The stand is made from a wooden plank. A narrow ring made of wire or elastic plastic is screwed to it. To place this ring in the rack, a small groove is cut into it. Secure the ring with small nails. All that remains is to assemble all the details into one whole. To do this, lubricate the lower end of the stand with glue and insert it into the hole in the base.

"Hanger" with a heart

Sometimes just one tiny detail is enough to create the “right” mood. There is no need for global projects, expensive alterations, or large-scale ideas. To start smiling, sometimes all it takes is a tiny heart that peeks out from behind a blouse, hides behind a dress, or winks behind a jacket. Touching, barely noticeable, almost elusive, but so sincere!

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Gypsum is an excellent base material.

Small items can be mounted on plaster stands. They are quite heavy and do not tip over. To perform this work you will need the following raw materials:

• gypsum powder;
• thick copper wire;
• metal tube of the required diameter.

First, a stand is made from wire. The length of the wire should be three times the height of the stand. The dart is bent in half and a ring is formed for the stand. The ends of the wire are passed through a metal tube.

Next we begin making the base. To cast the gypsum support, formwork (a special mold) is prepared. Liquid plaster is poured into the mold and the lower part of the wire stand is immersed in it.

After the workpiece has hardened, the formwork is removed and possible irregularities are rubbed with plaster. Such a product can be covered with any dense fabric, for example, a piece of velvet.

Required materials and tools

Regardless of the materials used, a do-it-yourself doll stand must meet the following criteria:

• stability, allowing you not to fall on your side under the weight of the doll;
• simplicity that does not distract attention from the doll;
• ease of use;
• accuracy.

Of course, no one wants to store such a collection in a desk drawer.
Beauty should please the eye, be visible, and not gather dust on the mezzanine. Stands that meet these requirements can be made from:

• wood;
• wires;
• cardboard;
• newspaper tubes;
• gypsum;
• computer disks;
• seaming caps.

Old computer disks are good helpers

In a very original way, you can use old CDs to model stands. To work, take one old disk, a balloon stick, a piece of soft wire, a ball of twine, Moment glue and PVA.

First, a wire ring is made on the shelf. Then this stand is inserted into the hole of the disk. Then glue is applied to the disk in a circle and wrapped with twine all the way to the ring. They get something similar to a lamp stand. Such an original little thing will delight little housewives.

Tripods with corsets

Doll beauties with labile, soft bodies can be placed on a stand by placing them in rubber band corsets. It is better to make these rubber belts narrower than the waist. First, a base and a stand are made from scrap materials. It can be a wooden base and a metal tube. The loop for the stand is made of wire. Some people manage to saw off the top of the paper towel holder.

How is the doll secured? First, a rubber corset is put on her, and then she is placed on a metal loop. This corset stand is very convenient.

The simplest support option

There are several options for the simplest frame models. The first is a wire stand. The base is made in the form of a ring and a stand with a hook is attached to it.

The next option is just a base with a stick. The doll is attached to it using a pocket on the back.

For dolls in dresses, a simple option with a holder is suitable. Under clothing, such a product is not visible at all. The frame of the stand is made of wire. Plastic tubes or cambrics are put on the ends. The base can be a wooden cube. Everything is simple - brilliant!

Choosing a hanger design for a doll

Choosing a hanger design is quite simple. This is exactly the kind of work that can be entrusted to children. To do this, you can find a site with crafts on the Internet and, together with your child, choose the type of hanger that you like.

At the same time, it is important to ask him why he liked this or that version of the craft. This will help him learn to make decisions on his own.

Stands for Monster High dolls

Monster High dolls have gained great popularity. While children simply have fun with them, adults use them as collection exhibits. To make the cute dolls look nice on the furniture, you should build a simple support for them. How to make a stand for Monster High dolls? All of the above methods of making products are definitely suitable for these cuties.

Before execution, it is important not only to look at samples and master classes, but also to use your imagination. Using available tools, you can make a stand in the form of a seat. In this case, the doll simply sits on it like a bike saddle.

For “Monster” dolls, it wouldn’t hurt to make an option from a plastic bottle cap. Perform this product according to the following instructions:

• Using a hot knife, cut out the bottom of the lid.
• Another small piece is cut out on the wall of the resulting ring.
• An old computer disk is used for the base.
• The ring from the lid is glued to this disk.
• The doll is inserted with its feet into the ring.

For cute monsters, special multi-colored plastic stands with specific symbols are sold. But, with care and patience, you can create the perfect complete composition for the doll yourself. You may need some lace, fabrics, paints, ribbons, decoupage napkins, felt scraps and other decorative elements. Try it, dare, make your little ones happy!

Progress

Choose the right amount of the most beautiful paper clips, get comfortable and then follow the simple four-step procedure.

If the paper clips are stubborn or you have delicate hands, use pliers to straighten and twist them.

Between step 3 and step 4, carefully use a pair of wire cutters to cut off the excess end of the paperclip to create the characteristic rounded hook of a hanger.

Ready! You can hang dresses in the closet.

Note: A paper clip hanger works great for 1/6 scale dolls (about the size of Barbie and most children's play dolls), 1/8 scale or slightly smaller.

If you want to make a hanger for a larger doll, you can try using larger paper clips up to a certain size: you know, there are such huge ones. Or is it better to immediately take the wire. Making such a hanger will be a little more complicated, although fundamentally the same. But the size of the finished hanger can be arbitrary.

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