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Japanese Doll Maiko

  • Completed Project: Japanese Doll Maiko Picture #1

Japanese Elaborate Hairstyle Tutorial

This is my original pattern of apprentice geish (maiko). I diagrammed the entire process of the doll from head to toe.Some of the things that distinguish a Maiko from a Geisha are the red juban (undergarment), the extremely long kimono sleeves and the hairstyle. It took me a while to create the elaborate hairstyle (Wareshinobu). They were really fun to make and I loved making the hair accessories.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Enlarge to see descriptions in the picture.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Cut a piece of 3.5cm x 3cm black paper. Roll it up and glue across the forehead.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Cut a leaf share and glue to the center to create a pointed hairline.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Glue hair to the back and crimp it to add volume.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Cover the scalp with more black paper.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Wrap scrap paper in black paper to make a bun.

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DreamsInBloom

DreamsInBloom

04 Dec 06:53

These dolls you made are really beautiful.

Pirate Moose

Pirate Moose

04 Dec 18:16

I agree, they're really beautiful! I'd love to have a go at making one!

Heidel R.

Heidel R.

06 Dec 19:58

Will there be more?

Dust of Enchantment D.

Dust of Enchantment D.

07 Dec 06:43

Thanks for the comments!
Heidel: I'm selling my Japanese doll kits, you can find the link on the top right corner of this page, under my profile picture.

Heidel R.

Heidel R.

07 Dec 23:18

Well the dolls are beautiful! :)

Lysme

Lysme

18 Dec 13:26

Your dolls are amazing!!

Aless

Aless

29 Jan 21:41

murp :( how do you make the dress and the hair accessories?

Anny

Anny

05 Jun 00:37

You rock! I love dolls like this, but I don't have the talent to craft one:( Anyway, I think this project has a lot of cuteness and creativity. So Japan-nice!

Azuzana B.

Azuzana B.

22 Jul 04:39

They r beautiful!
I'm really in oragami amd Japanese paper dolls!
So I'd really like to know how to make one!
What is the head?

Dust of Enchantment D. Posted By:
Dust of Enchantment D. »
December 02, 2008 16:57

I'm selling this item here  »
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