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I started as Empresseccentric designing weird gothic art jewelry, way back in 2011/2012.
In 2015 The Art Doll Quarterly Magazine emailed to ask if they could feature one of my dolls. Chaos, who now resides in the USA with a doll collector.
I have made the decision to rebrand as Hauntedsouls Art Dolls to continue the work I so very much love.
Upcycling
REDUCE, REUSE & UPCYCLE
When I started way back. I had no idea how to make dolls or construct bodies. At the time I used what I had. I lived in Wales and became part of a large network of crafters all of which upcycled and used vintage fabrics and haberdashery. I loved this idea and now use it in the making of my art. This allows me to create what I love but also reduce the reliance on resources and promote a more sustainable future.
All my fabrics, wigs, stuffing anything I use to create is always clean/washed.
If I am upcycling a teddy it will have the CE tag so that it comply's with The EU Toy Safety Directive which is a requirement of stuffed toys etc that are sold in the European Union.
Upcycling resources is a great passion of mine and every care is taken in the making of my dolls to create unique master pieces.