Wednesday, March 31, 2021

An Arm and a Leg

I have a bit of a fetish for miniature dolls. Even just parts will do. I recently sorted and consolidated all the bits and pieces which were stashed in various boxes and drawers. Instead of putting them away again, I decided to display my collection where I can enjoy it. What better way to exhibit body parts than in specimen jars?! 

So far, I've received a few eye rolls and a 'no comment'. I guess not everyone has their head screwed on the same way, ha ha.


Wishing you a peaceful Easter weekend. If it's spring in your part of the world, enjoy the sunshine. If it's autumn, pick up a few colourful leaves.

 

25 comments:

  1. Any kind of collection displayed in lovely jars is art to me so I say they are a wonderful exhibit and a smart way to enjoy something that you love! Plus, for anyone who's lost an arm or leg or all their marbles, you've got them covered!

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    1. Ha marbles! Sharp, Jodi. Why didn't I make the connection myself?

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  2. I like it!
    I am amassing quite a few odd arms here and there since I started pouring my own porcelain....Those darn fingers give me fits, and I have quite a few amputees laying around.

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    1. Carrie, I feel your pain. When I learned to pour porcelain, my teacher told me to make three sets of arms for every doll. I thought she was joking but I soon discovered I would be lucky to end up with one complete set of arms. Have you tried soft-firing the parts before you do the fine cleaning? I find that doing that, or cleaning exclusively with a wet brush when the greenware is still very wet are the two best ways of keeping the fingers intact.

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    2. Thanks for the tips Megan ;)

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  3. I also have an odd arm or leg around here. There are some real cuties in that jar. I am enjoying your blog so much; would love to go way back to the beginning.

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    1. Thank you, dear Mary. Likewise, now that I found your blog I never miss reading an instalment. I've been blogging for nearly ten years. Lately, I find myself re-reading some of the old posts and I wonder how I was such an up-beat person. I need to pull up my socks, I think!

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  4. Resulta una bonita manera de disfrutar de tus colecciones! Y es una colección muy original.
    Felices y tranquilos días de Pascua.
    Besos.

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    1. Thank you, Pilar! I hope that you had a blessed Easter. I see that your little house project is stalled at the moment. Can't wait to see what becomes of it eventually.

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  5. What a fabulous way to display our collection!
    I love 'stuff' in jars! Any kind of stuff in any kind of jar and this is just wonderful.
    Have a lovely Easter.
    Anna X

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    1. Thank you, Anna! An added advantage of stuff in jars is that it's easier to dust ;-) Hope you had a lovely Easter too.

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  6. Great collection and way of display, Megan! I think there are quite some treasures among them. As many of us I also love "things" in a jar.....you can never know what you'll find in between those treasures ;).
    Have a wonderful Easter, dear Megan!
    Hugs, Ilona

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    1. Thank you, Ilona. The pieces in the jars are mostly broken or damaged in some other way. Worthless to serious collectors but I started collecting them as a sculpting and painting reference. They're also good for practicing restoration techniques since they already have no value. Some day I might turn them into complete dolls again, even if it is only for my own pleasure.

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  7. Whoah!!!! I just LOVE these.... especially the old china doll heads. What a brilliant idea. As a miniature dollmaker myself I think they are inspired!

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    1. Thank you, Sandra! If you have your own collection, maybe I can contribute a head or two some time in future.

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  8. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a treasured collection, get inspired, and have them ready for a project.
    Hugs, Drora

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  9. ¡Que forma original de exhibir tu colección¡. Yo estaría dando vueltas al tarro cada dos por tres. Felices Pascual. Besos

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    1. Ha Rosa Maria, yes, I do sometimes just sit and turn the jars and look at the inside from different angles. It reminds me a little bit of a kaleidoscope, there is always something new.

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  10. Lol! That is quite a novel way to enjoy your bits and pieces.

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  11. Fantástica colección de piezas, y original forma de exhibirlas !!!

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  12. Wow, this is a wonderful way to display your collection! So much better than storing them in boxes... a stunning mix of storing and decorating.

    Hugs
    Birgit

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    1. Thank you, Birgit! I always say that things should not be put away where you can't see them but I hate dusting. This is the best of all worlds ;-)

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