May 2010
You can see her, there inside the corner of your creative mind. Your very own Inner Hitty waiting to be born.
Can you make her? Should you have someone else make her for you?
How?
Very few dolls are made of wood today. Wood is not a preferred crafting material for many artists because it is hard and unyielding. But in the world of Hitty, this fact is
not a deterrent. For those in the know, carving ones own Hitty doll is the pinnacle of achievement. You have crafted the most highly prized collectible if you master the carving challenge.
And the very shape and simplicity of Hitty allows for the unskilled hands of the beginning carver to craft a credible likeness.
For those who cannot carve wood, there are other ways of bringing out your inner Hitty. Like polymer clay.
Today, the versatile Hitty comes in many forms: wooden, clay and even cloth. And she has come a long way from her lonely, solitary spot on
the shelf of an antique store. Hitty now has special clothes, pets and accessories to make her life as comfortable as any Grand Dame's could possibly be.
Many of the CDHM artisans make Hitty dolls, in addition to the clothing and accessories.
Linda Master carves original HItty dolls from ash wood, the same wood of the original Hitty carving. Linda has advanced to creatively carving Hitty's pets; which you can see in her gallery.
Aleah Klay sculpts tiny Hitty's for the larger Hitty dolls to play with from polymer clay. Paulette Morrissey sculpts Hitty and Little Mo dolls from polymer clay that are fully dressed. Pat Carlson replicates the original Hitty book, "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years," in 1:12 scale.
Whether you're a long-time fan or have just discovered the infinitely versatile and expandable world of Hitty, you will find this collectible doll has gained a devoted following - featuring many forms and accessories - in experienced CDHM artisans.
Custom Dolls, Houses & Miniatures / CDHM