MELISSA'S BABIES by Melissa McCrory

My name is Melissa McCrory.  I am a mom of four sons.  I have been making dolls for more than 30 years.  I teach porcelain doll making in my studio.  I have no art training at all.  I discovered my gift for sculpting in a high school art semester.  I taught myself how to sew sculpt and researched anything involved with dolls or doll making.  My mother and I collect antique dolls; we have around 400.  I discovered polymer clay about 15 years ago, but could not work with it then because of arthritis in my hands.  Then, about five years ago, Sculpey came out with softer clay and I discovered the "pasta machine" - it was a God send.  Now, I can make all the babies I dreamed about.  I still make porcelain babies for the Home Shopping Network, who I have been with off and on for six years.  I travel to teach my craft for those who want to learn.  When I started, there were no teachers and I know how frustrating it can be when you want to learn so bad.  Today, I have a sculpting video out, which gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a one of a kind baby.  I have started to make some of my OOAK creations into silicone babies.  This new process makes the babies seem so real!

SILICONE BABIES

OOAK - ONE OF A KIND BABIES

The making of Vivian (right) can be seen on Melissa's new video tape on how to sculpt a baby!  Please e-mail Melissa for details on obtaining a copy of her new video!