3/8" Plastic Armature is the ultimate in making poseable bears. Use armature pliers (13409) to separate or join links. Armature is sized by the inside diameter - measure the smallest part. (Largest outside diameter is .81" or approximately 13/16") Sold per foot. Shipped in one piece up to 50 feet. Learn More
Metal Armature Pliers make it much easier to connect plastic armature links. For 3/16" armature. IMPORTANT NOTE The manufacturer changed this plier and it does not work well with the general type of Y connectors. Learn More
1/2" Plastic Armature is the ultimate in making poseable bears. Use armature pliers (13439) to separate or join links. Armature is sized by the inside diameter - measure the smallest part. (Largest outside diameter is 1") Sold per foot. Shipped in one piece up to 50 feet. Learn More
3/16" Plastic Armature is the ultimate in making poseable bears. Use armature pliers (13403) to separate or join links. Armature is sized by the inside diameter - measure the smallest part. (Largest outside diameter is .476" or approximately 1/2") Sold per foot. Shipped in one piece up to 50 feet. Learn More
Tom & Molly Pattern for 18" bears that have full armature so they are easily posed in any position. Takes 12mm eyes, 10" of fur fabric, and item #13420 armature. Learn More
28" Pouting Doll Pattern has cloth face with iron-on features and cloth body with armature. Can use wig or hair (not included). Doll wears 24 month - 2T child's clothing, size 3 child's shoes and child's anklets (not included). Learn More
Whiz snowman has full armature, carrot nose, black eyes, bead mouth, and wood pipe and wears hobo hat and scarf. Shown in white distressed fur fabric.Takes 18mm eyes, 1 5/8" wood carrot, 6mm beads, 13420 armature, 14" fur fabric. Learn More
17" Whiz Snowman Kit includes pattern, fur fabric (shown in white distressed fur), eyes, carrot nose, armature, beads, scarf fabric, pipe & hat. Sled not included. Learn More
Rusty and Missy Pattern includes instructions for making 16" tall bears with full body armature so you can pose arms, legs, body and head any way you want them. Rusty's sailor romper and Missy's bubble romper and bow instructions are included. Takes 12mm eyes, 18-24mm nose, and #13071 armature. Limited supply! Learn More
Loren and Little Sister Pattern are 19" jointed bears with armature allowing them to bend arms and legs, and tilt head any way you like. They have stitched noses and hump back. Snout can be trimmed. Takes 15mm eyes, 45mm & 55mm joints, 1/4" armature, and 13" of fabric. Learn More
Laura Lizabeth Pattern is a 21" bear with a hump back, trimmed snout, and stitched nose. She is jointed with weighted body and armature in arms and legs.Takes 15mm eyes, 55 & 65mm joints, 40" of 1/4" armature and 15" of fur fabric. Learn More
Marcy Sue Pattern is a 30" bear made from Teddy Bear fur fabric. She has a stitched nose and mouth and full plastic armature (3/8") that allows her to bend her arms and legs and tilt her head. She wears a full-skirted dress with a battenburg collar, and eyelet and bow trim. (Hat, socks, and shoes not included.)Takes 15mm eyes, item 13414 armature, and 18" of fur fabric. Learn More
Thomas Teddy Pattern is made from teddy bear fur fabric and has full plastic armature making him able to bend arms, legs, and body. Clothes are not inlcuded.Takes 18mm eyes, 30mm nose, 55 mm joint, 13" of fur fabric, and item 13422 armature. Learn More
34" Santa & Mrs Santa Pattern will give you instructions for making these two dolls. They have cloth faces with iron-on features, bodies cut from cardboard fabric bolts, dowel legs, wood feet, and plastic armature in their arms. Pattern includes Santa's suit which is made of fur fabric and Mrs Santa's dress which is made of print fabric and has full sleeves and battenburg trim and apron. Santa's beard is made of fun fur fabric. Mrs Santa's hair is easily styled from folk wool. Learn More
Georgie Bear Pattern is a 13" bear with full armature so can be posed realistically. Takes 8mm sew-on eyes, 15mm nose (or Perle cotton for sew-on nose & mouth), pre-made armature, and 8" fur fabric or felt. Pattern also includes instruction & patterns for clothing. Learn More
Arthur and Edie Pattern are 14" mohair bears with longer arms and legs and full armature so they can easily ride a trike. Both have stitched nose and mouth. Arthur wears a print cap and knickers with button trim. Edie wears a dress with ruffle and ribbon roses trim (clothing patterns included).Take 8mm sew-on eyes, 8" fabric and item #13417 armature. Learn More
21" Thomas Teddy Kit includes pattern, choice of teddy bear fur fabric, plastic armature, eyes, nose and joints. (Clothes and fiberfill not included.) Learn More
1/4" Plastic Armature is the ultimate in making poseable bears. Use armature pliers (13426) to separate or join links. Armature is sized by the inside diameter - measure the smallest part. (Largest outside diameter is .65" or approximately 5/8") Sold per foot. Shipped in one piece up to 50 feet. Learn More
Punkin Porcelain by Dianna Effner includes painted head, hands & feet to make a 19" doll. PORCELAIN PARTS ONLY. Body (#14470), 20-22" armature, 12-13" wig, 18mm eyes, eyelashes, clothing and accessories sold separately. Learn More
Baby Shay Porcelain by Donna RuBert includes painted head, arms and bent legs to make a 19" doll. PORCELAIN PARTS ONLY. Body (#14437-NO LONGER AVAILABLE), arms only armature (#13712), 3 1/4" crown, 30mm shoulder plate connector, 12-13" wig, 16mm eyes, eyelashes, newborn diaper, 3" wide shoes, clothing & accessories not included. Learn More
Doodle Porcelain by Donna RuBert includes painted head, arms and legs to make a 20" doll. PORCELAIN PARTS ONLY - Body (#14242), armature (#13415), 18mm eyes, eyelashes, 2 1/4" crown, 11-13" wig, clothing and accessories sold separately. Wears a newborn diaper and 3" shoes. Learn More
Jenny/Jeremy Porcelain by Dianna Effner includes painted head, shoulder plate, arms and straight legs to make a 19" doll. PORCELAIN PARTS ONLY - Body (#14229), 20-22" armature, 30mm shoulder plate connector, 2 1/4" crown, 12-13" wig, 16mm eyes, eyelashes, clothing and accessories sold separately. Wears 2 1/2" shoes Learn More
16" Sue Porcelain, Body & Clothing Kit includes pattern, painted porcelain head, arms & legs, armature, muslin, green eyes, mini eyelashes, auburn Shelly wig & pate. Included to make her dress is a print fabric, eyelet trim, battenburg collar & ribbon rose. Shoes, socks, and muslin bunny are also included. Parasol and stuffing not included. Learn More
Bunnie Pattern includes instructions for making this 28" tall bunny made of fur fabric & muslin. She has a stitched nose & mouth and full 3/8" plastic armature that allows her to bend her arms and legs and tilt her head. Pattern also includes instructions for making her jumpsuit with a battenburg collar & bow trim. Takes 18m eyes, 24mm nose, item 13414 armature, and 18" of fur fabric, Learn More
Head Plugs - Fits 1 1/2" neck opening - Pkg/4 - Plastic head insert fits in neck opening to keep stuffing in head. Also fits over plastic armature to hold doll's head up when posing doll on tummy. Learn More
Half-Cilla is a lightweight clay with a fine texture that doesn't stick to your fingers. Easy to form around armature & good for making flowers. Easy to form with tools, can be sanded & the white color makes it nice to paint. Air dries very hard. 9.5 oz Learn More
Santa Pattern includes 16" and 22" Old World Santas, 16" Modern Santa, and 23" Folk Santa. They are made using porcelain Santa head and hands. Old World Santa has a weighted base and hooded coat. Modern Santa has armature in his arms and a removable jacket and cap. Folk Santa has full body armature and wears knickers, jacket and cap. (Modern Santa Set is no longer available, but we have other Santa sets that would work with this pattern.) Learn More
13" Georgie Ballerina Bear Kit includes pattern, armature, choice of curly fur fabric, sew-on eyes, pearl cotton for stitched nose and mouth, fabric for leotard, tutu and slippers. (Accessories and fiberfill not included.) Learn More
21" Laura Lizbeth Bear Kit includes pattern, distressed dark honey mohair, wool felt, pearl cotton, eyes, joints, armature, plastic bead fill, fabric and trims for dress. (Fiberfill not included) Learn More
1/8" Plastic Armature is the ultimate in making poseable bears. Use armature pliers (13433) to separate or join links. Armature is sized by the inside diameter - measure the smallest part. (Largest outside diameter is .36" or approximately 3/8") Sold per foot. Shipped in one piece up to 50 feet. Learn More
Making Artdoll Heads & Bodies with Jack Johnston DVD - The most noteable feature of an artdoll is the head. From working the clay to painting in skin tones, you will be guided though the art of sculpting your own artdoll head.Stitching the artdoll body with correct proportions, detail & shape is also key in making a fantastic doll. Also, included is the Making Artdoll Bodies DVD in which Jack demonstrates the shaping of the premade body stocking and assembly with the body armature. Learn More
Jack Johnston Artdoll Academy Series on Sculpting Dolls. Learn to sculpt one-of-a-kind dolls with master sculptor Jack Johnston. #1 Sculpting Heads. This 90 minute DVD covers the technique of making doll heads. Each step is clearly shown, from making the aluminum armature to putting on the paint and mohair. This is the ideal DVD for the beginner. Learn More
