Kokeshi Base

To make the base of the Kokeshi Body you will need: 1.) A toilet paper roll (or any cylindrical form) 2.) A round ornament (or a styrofoam ball) 3.) Colorful paper (for clothes!)

Kokeshi How-to: Kokeshi Base
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Assembling

All you really need in order to put all the pieces together is one tool: a glue gun!!

**Caution: Do not allow young children to handle the glue gun.

Kokeshi How-to: Assembling
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Attaching the Head

Place the hot glue around the rim of one of the ends of the roll. Then, simply press the ornament firmly to the roll and allow it to cool.

Kokeshi How-to: Attaching the Head
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Eyes

Here are a variety of eyes that you can use for the face of the kokeshi doll. Eyes are the windows to the soul and are very expressive!

Kokeshi How-to: Eyes
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Finishing the Base

To add the base "clothes" for the body wrap the paper around the roll firmly and add a thin strip of glue to the ends. Place the eyes where you would like and hot glue gun them to the head.

Kokeshi How-to: Finishing the Base
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Kokeshi Decorations

You can use feathers, beads, tissue paper, ribbons, buttons, pom-poms, and so much more to make your kokeshi doll your own. Don't feel restricted and let your imagination take you to new heights!

Kokeshi How-to: Kokeshi Decorations
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Some examples...

How many eyes do YOU need? Got to keep your eyes on the prize

Kokeshi Craft Sample - Eyes on the Prize
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Style 1

A new fashion line?

Kokeshi Craft Sample - Stylish
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Style 2

Plain and simple, but loud. Be bold.

Kokeshi Craft Sample - Bold
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Style 3

Going for a more traditional feel.

Kokeshi Craft Sample - Kimono Girl
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Style 4

The flower girl :)

Kokeshi Craft Sample - The Flower Girl
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Style 5

The rock star.

Kokeshi Craft Sample - The Rock Star
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Style 6

The little diva.

Kokeshi Craft Sample - The Little Diva
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