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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · 14d

Gothic fox girl art doll Marigold Inkwell is ready to find a home spyderthread.com #artdolls #textilearts #handmade

Gothic style fox girl doll with button eyes in black lace dress

close up of wavy copper colour hair with black heart shaped clip and fox ears

back view of fox girl art doll with copper coloured hair and tail

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Sep 21

Hi folks, just a quick reminder that I send my art to the USA by a duty paid service at no extra cost, so you can be sure that there will be no nasty surprises on delivery. Where available, you can spread the cost of your order with Shop Pay or Klarna, or message me if you'd prefer a layaway plan

a ghost girl doll with button eyes in pale lace dress

a button eyed gothic doll in purple sparkly dress with spiderweb design

a button eyed doll with orange hair and black dress with pumpkin design, holding a jack o lantern

a white haired witch doll with button eyes, broomstick and velvet cloak

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Sep 18

I wanted to capture the spirit of #Halloween in this art doll, so I chose a pallet of orange and black with a rich copper tone for her hair. I painted a bright pumpkin design on the dress and needle felted a little Jack o Lantern for her. Now Emily Lanternfire is ready for spooky season! #dollmaking

Halloween themed art doll in black dress with painted pumpkin design. She has button eyes, orange hair and a small needle felted Jack o Lantern

Close up of Halloween themed art doll in black dress with painted pumpkin design. She has button eyes, orange hair and a small needle felted Jack o Lantern

hand painted pumpkin design on doll's dress

needle felted pumpkin with Jack o lantern face detail

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thank you!

Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 28

This week's art doll Beatrice Happenstance is inspired by Dark Academia, so I felt like she really needed a big book and a satchel to put it in. Available now at spyderthread.com #darkacademia #textileart #artdolls #dollmaking

a dark academia style art doll with button eyes and red hair, in vintage style clothes with book and satchel

a dark academia style art doll with button eyes and red hair, in vintage style clothes with book and satchel sitting at wooden desk

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 22

From cloth to crone - a cosy art doll making vlog. Watch the full video here and see the story behind crone art doll Ivy Widdershins: youtu.be/xNM78OprujA #artistvlogs #dollmaking #textilearts

Artist with short grey hair and glasses wearing black hoodie holds art doll they are working on

Artist with short grey hair and glasses wearing black hoodie working on a button eyed witch doll

artist's hands holding doll's broomstick made from natural materials

button eyed witch art doll with white hair, black dress, and burgundy cloak, with ornate keys and broomstick

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thank you!

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 17

Sometimes when I make an art doll, they whisper to me who they want to be, and something magical happens. Crone doll Ivy Widdershins is available now at spyderthread.com #artdolls #cronedoll #witchdoll #witchsky #creativehandmade #ukartistspromo

button eyed witch doll with white hair red cloak

witch doll in black dress with broomstick

crone art doll in black dress and long red cloak holding broomstick

witch doll in long velvet cloak holding broomstick

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 15

Autumn will soon be here, so it's time to get spooky! Here are some of my recent witchy, Gothic art dolls available at spyderthread.com #spookydolls #creativehandmade #textilearts #witchsky #halloweenart #ukartistspromo

button eyed rat girl doll with purple hair and black dress

button eyed crow girl doll in black dress with white painted detail

gothic button eyed art doll in black and purple dress with spider webs and painted spider on boot

button eyed ghost girl doll in ivory lace dress with painted vines

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 12

Exploring some new doll making materials. You can watch the full video here #dollmaking #textilearts #plantbasedfibres

Are These Doll Making Supplies New Faves or Total Fails?

YouTube video by Spyderthread

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 11

OOAK art dolls that are not toys or commercially produced can be sent under HS code 9703 9000 00 The UK government website has now clarified that art does not need to be over 100 yrs old to be exempt from gpsr 😀

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 11

Another OOAK button eyed ghost girl. I used banana roving for Augusta Sourvine's hair and had fun painting lots of vine details. You can find this art doll at spyderthread.com I'm still shipping to the USA and have just restarted EU shipping (import fees may apply on delivery) #artdolls #textilearts

a button eyed ghost art doll with long white hair and ivory lace dress with hand painted vine detail

close up of button eyed ghost doll with hand painted vine detail and butterfly necklace

close up of hand painted doll boots with striped legs and cotton lace dress

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 6

I had fun making this one. Aster Nightbloom's hair is made from rose fibre, which is very soft, silky, has a lovely sheen and is easy to needle-felt into the head. This art doll has already found a home. I'm looking forward to trying some more plant fibres soon #dollmaking #artdoll #textileart

a gothic button eyed textile art doll with white hair and black dress with hand painted vines on a background of ivy crow feathers and a broom

a gothic button eyed textile art doll with white hair, black dress with hand painted vines and moth necklace, on a background of ivy crow feathers and a broom

gothic doll with white hair and pale button eyes. Face and dress are painted with vines and leaves

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 4

As a recovering arachnophobe, creating a spider themed art doll seemed out of the question until I conquered my fear and learned to appreciate those little critters #artdollmaker #dollartist #dollmaking #witchyart #spiderart

The Art Doll I Thought I'd Never Make!

YouTube video by Spyderthread

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 2

Stepping out of my comfort zone a little with this anthropomorphic crow girl, but I'm really pleased with how she turned out. Carrie Blackwing is available now at spyderthread.com #crowdoll #dollmaking #textileart #gothicartdolls #buttoneyes

a crow art doll with button eyes in black dress with striped legs

a crow art doll in black dress with key necklace and silver buttons on wings

a button eyed crow doll with hand painted beak and hand stitched wings

a black crow art doll with hand stitching and decorative line detail on wings

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Aug 1

I felt like my art doll Arachne Silverweb needed a little friend, so I painted a spider on her boot! Find her at spyderthread.com #dollmaking #textilearts #halloweenart #gothicartdolls #spiderart

gothic style button eyed doll in purple and black dress with spider and web detail

close up of doll's purple boot with hand painted spider design

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · May 4

I remember when I was a kid, hearing about a creature that looked like a rabbit with antlers like a deer and just assuming the jackalope was a real-life animal. As an artist you get to take the sense of wonder you had as a child and bring a little magic into the mundane world #dollmaking #textileart

a button eyed jackalope art doll with dusky pink hair and rose coloured dress with hand stitched tote bag and lace up boots

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · May 4

Thank you so much!

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Apr 6

In this week's YouTube video I'm making a little Gothic mermaid doll #textileart #dollmaking #creativehandmade

THIS is What I Love Most About Doll Making

YouTube video by Spyderthread Art Dolls

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Feb 26

Over the last few weeks, I've been working on interpretations of the air, water, and earth elementals. This week, it's the turn of fire. So, meet Spark, a salamander (the elemental spirit, not the cute little amphibian) This little one is now available at spyderthread.com #dollmaking #handmade #art

a hanging button eyed art doll in fiery reds and oranges with hand painted flames and red glass beaded limbs

close up of hand painted flames and fiery effect tutu

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Feb 23

Coming up! Premiers this evening at 7:15pm (GMT) #dollmaking #textileart youtu.be/Q7KrBvGiyOc

Starting a Handmade Business? - Doll Making Q&A

YouTube video by Spyderthread Art Dolls

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Feb 21

I can't believe it's almost three years since I made these three little ones. My #dollmaking has come a long way since then but I still feel they were important dolls to bring into the world. All three found loving homes where I hope they are still bringing joy to their guardians #lgbtqart #handmade

a button eyed art doll with punky rainbow hair in black skirt and pants with rainbow star on chest

a button eyed art doll with spiky hair in trans flag colours, wearing black shirt and pants with trans flag star on chest

a button eyed doll in black dress with rainbow belt, necklace and stripes in hair

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Feb 20

Little fox Edgar Thornapple is another of my textile art dolls currently on display at Gallery 57 in Newport Wales. Edgar's foxy mullet and tail are needle felted in vegan friendly fibres #textileart #dollmaking #needlefelting #handmade #art #crafts

button eyed fox boy art doll with punky orange hair and frilled shirt

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Feb 20

Art doll Temperance Wormwood was a fun experiment in trying out a new face design with ink, acrylics and coloured pencil. I'd love to make more like this if there is a demand. Temperance is available at spyderthread.com #dollmaking #textileart #creativehandmade #art

a cloth art doll in black dress with large eyes and sad face

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Spyderthread @spyderthread.bsky.social · Feb 19

If you're in the South Wales area, you can find some of my textile art dolls including Ginger Elfcup at Gallery 57 in Newport #textileart #handmade #artdolls #dollmaking

a button eyed textile art doll with red hair and mushroom print dress

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