lakshmi-gaNapati

lakshmi-gaNapati

Navaratri -dashavatara-dolls

Step 1:
1.Bought a small sewing kit
2.Downloaded the patterns from http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/boy/pattern.html
3. Got the print outs of all the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu

Step 2:
Prepared the face using the Plaster Of Paris (P.O.P) with the help of a silver mold of the Goddess Parvati ( ಗೌರಿ ಮುಖವಾಡ ) which is being worshiped in our house since ages. .

Step 3:This is how it looked when the customized doll patterns were stitched and reversed.

 Step 4:
We filled all the ten patterns with polymer filler.They are able to stand with the support of the wall

 Step 5 :
We used artificial stones to make ornaments

 Step 6:
A. We made firm bases using P.O.P with the help of serving bowls as the mold
B. Put on the stitched "ಕಚ್ಚೆ ಪ೦ಚೆ"
C. Inserted a thin wire through the neck to till the end of the base ( Now they were able stand without the help of the wall)

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Step 7:
A.Attached the faces and the arms to the body structure
B. Colored eyes, lips and the whole body structure

Step 8:
A: Decorated with the ornaments and ಶಲ್ಯ shalya ( a piece of cloth that covers the upper part of the body)

Step 9:  

A.This is how it looked finally!! huh..
B. Attached artificial hair
C. Added weapons , instruments, ಶ೦ಖ , ಚಕ್ರ, flute , etc 

D.Coloured the base