Diy kokeshi doll

For some weird reason I can only wear roll on deodorant. Because I'm a recycling nut, I never want to toss out the bottles when they're empty. I'm also strangely obsessed with the roll on balls! Recently a friend gave me a Kokeshi doll as a souvenir from her trip to Japan and I thought it was fantastic. I decided to try to make one with my roll on bottles and below is the result. I think this is a terrific project for kids and a great place to stash bobby pins and small gifts. Have fun…

For my daughter's Japanese Themed Birthday Party, I knew I wanted each girl to have a kokeshi doll. I searched online, and in local Asian markets for a cute doll at a good price. The cheapest I found before shipping, was $6 per doll. These dolls were small, and not very cute. I knew I could make one. I used the the printables I found for the party as my guide for how I wanted the hair, body, faces, and basic proportions. You can see the printable source by clicking the link above. This is…

Japanese doll making is an ancient art form that has been practiced for centuries. It is a craft that has been passed down through generations and is still

Made a bunch of kokeshi dolls using fun-sized chocolates: To make, cut a 3" x 4" piece of paper and wrap it around a fun-sized choc...

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It took a little while to get these sweet Kokeshi dolls made, but they are finally ready. All are U.S. made from Hardwood Maple and Birch (sorry, not the traditional Japanese woods) with removable head. Minor sanding may be required to finish cut edges. The original (D) is the same size the artists used for the Fall 2007 show, the previous model I sold had a slightly larger head. I have a limited quantity of every style due to the fact that these are individually created and not…