I've also only heard of (and years ago made) dried apple head dolls. I used to make corn husk dolls, too. That's a beautiful example in the photo! On one corn husk doll I made for my mother I attached a much smaller corn husk doll to its hand - a dolly for the doll! Mom loved it and used it for many years as her Christmas tree topper. When she died a few years ago at 93, the doll came full circle back to me, and now decorates my own Christmas trees. Wonderful memories.
I have heard of using Apples but not potatoes. It seems as if the potato would rot. If you use an apple, simply carve out the face you want then let it dry.
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Request: Dried Potato for Making a Dolls Face
Archived on 03/30/2009
Has anyone ever dried a potato to use as a face for a doll? Does anyone know of any raw material that can be used after drying for a doll face other than apples? Any help would be great. Thanks.
Denise from Mcrae, GA
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RE: Dried Potato for Making a Dolls Face
Have you tried a yam? Also, be sure to put lemon juice or citric acid on the potato or apple to stop it form turning dark brown. (09/15/2008)
