• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
etcly

Etcly

Everything That Matters

  • Lifestyle
  • Health
  • Food
  • Celebrity News
  • Pet
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Reviews / Best Doll Making Supplies

Best Doll Making Supplies

When most people think of doll making, they think of the classic porcelain dolls with perfectly formed faces, long painted eyelashes and rosy cheeks. But there are so many different types of dolls, from soft-bodied baby dolls, to cloth dolls, to rag dolls and more. They come in all shapes and sizes and are made from all different materials, from polymer clay to fabric to wood and more.

To get started with doll making, you’ll need all the basics like paint, brushes, clay shaping tools, and a work surface. But there are so many other accessories that you might not have considered.

Here, your shopping list of the best doll making supplies.

# Preview Product Price
1 DECORA 500 Pieces 6mm -12mm Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-Adhesive Backs for DIY Crafts Doll Making Sewing Supplies DECORA 500 Pieces 6mm -12mm Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-Adhesive Backs for DIY Crafts Doll... $4.99Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon
2 Juome Upgraded Safety Eye Tool for Crocheting - Crochet Tools for Attaching Crochet Safety Eyes, Auxiliary Tool for 5-30mm Stuffed Animals Safety Eyes Doll Making Supplies (Blue 1pcs) Juome Upgraded Safety Eye Tool for Crocheting - Crochet Tools for Attaching Crochet Safety Eyes,... $8.99Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon
3 Making Peg Dolls: Over 60 fun, creative projects for children and adults (Crafts and family Activities) Making Peg Dolls: Over 60 fun, creative projects for children and adults (Crafts and family... $20.72Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon
4 Purely Primitive Dolls: How to Make Simple, Old-Fashioned Dolls Purely Primitive Dolls: How to Make Simple, Old-Fashioned Dolls $19.95Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon
5 ARTCXC 1Box(20pcs)5Colors Large Safety Eyes Plastic Animal Eyes Craft Eyes with Washers for DIY of Puppet, Bear Crafts, Plush Animal Doll Making Supplies (#2 Glitter Safety Eyes(Light Blue,Light Green,Pink,Brown,White)) ARTCXC 1Box(20pcs)5Colors Large Safety Eyes Plastic Animal Eyes Craft Eyes with Washers for DIY of... $8.89Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon
6 300PCS Black Plastic Safety Eyes for Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Animal Eyes Crafts with Washers & All Doll Making Supplies,Tools,Materials 300PCS Black Plastic Safety Eyes for Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Animal Eyes Crafts with Washers & All... $9.99Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon
7 A2Z 6 Pcs Rerooting Tool for Doll Hair Rooting Reroot Rehair Needles Stainless Steel Doll Making Kit Reborn Hair Rooting Tool Doll Rooting Tool Doll Making Supplies for DIY Doll Hair Root Making Tools A2Z 6 Pcs Rerooting Tool for Doll Hair Rooting Reroot Rehair Needles Stainless Steel Doll Making Kit... $14.99 Buy on Amazon
8 ARTCXC 50Pcs 15mm Love Heart Shape Safety Eyes Solid Plastic Safety Eyes Noses with Washers for DIY of Puppet, Bear Crafts, Plush Animal Doll Making Supplies (Pink) ARTCXC 50Pcs 15mm Love Heart Shape Safety Eyes Solid Plastic Safety Eyes Noses with Washers for DIY... $8.99Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon
9 GORGECRAFT 20PCS Plastic Matte Safety Noses with 20PCS Spacer Craft Sew Dog Nose Black Teddy Bear Noses Doll Making Supplies Nose Animal Crochet Noses for Stuffed Animals Jewellery Making Crafts GORGECRAFT 20PCS Plastic Matte Safety Noses with 20PCS Spacer Craft Sew Dog Nose Black Teddy Bear... $8.99Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon
10 SynHHergyx Doll Glasses, 10 Pcs Mini Metal Wire Rim Frameless Lens Doll Dress up Eyeglasses Dolls Making Supplies for Dolls Pets Costume Accessories Cosplay DIY Crafts SynHHergyx Doll Glasses, 10 Pcs Mini Metal Wire Rim Frameless Lens Doll Dress up Eyeglasses Dolls... $5.99Amazon Prime Buy on Amazon

Our Editor’s Best Doll Making Supplies Reviews

SaleBestseller No. 1
DECORA 500 Pieces 6mm -12mm Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-Adhesive Backs for DIY Crafts Doll Making Sewing Supplies
DECORA 500 Pieces 6mm -12mm Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-Adhesive Backs for DIY Crafts Doll Making Sewing Supplies
  • Material: Plastic Color: Black Quantity: 500 Pieces
  • A bag contains 500 pcs wiggle eyes in 5 different sizes--6mm, 7mm, 8mm,10mm and 12mm.
  • These googly eyes are perfect for slime doll making , sewing and craft projects with kids and the wiggly part is the best part for the kids
  • Wiggle eyes animate puppets, pet rocks, photos, drawings, just about anything
  • These cute wiggly eyes are perfect for creating fun designs on puppets, dolls, birthday cards, and much much more
$4.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
SaleBestseller No. 2
Juome Upgraded Safety Eye Tool for Crocheting - Crochet Tools for Attaching Crochet Safety Eyes, Auxiliary Tool for 5-30mm Stuffed Animals Safety Eyes Doll Making Supplies (Blue 1pcs)
Juome Upgraded Safety Eye Tool for Crocheting - Crochet Tools for Attaching Crochet Safety Eyes, Auxiliary Tool for 5-30mm Stuffed Animals Safety Eyes Doll Making Supplies (Blue 1pcs)
  • Safety eyes tool : Do you need to put as much force as possible with your finger to snap safety eyes on crochet ? Our safety eyes tool can help you easy to set safety eyes and safety backs on crocheted toy securely without effort. Suitable for safety eyes from 5-30mm
  • Upgraded design : Our safety eye tool upgraded with a small tool attached on the hand board, it is suitable for 10-30mm safety eyes usually, but if you would like to attached 5-10mm safety eyes on doll, remove a small tool from hand board and attached it on tool for use (see the picture for details). In addition, it features a little clip on the hand board, clip to make the tool smaller for easy storage
  • Easy to use : The safety eyes tool for crocheting is a fantastic addition for crocheting safety eyes, with ergonomic design, use it effortlessly compare to use fingers or traditional tools, save your time and effort, just put the safety eyes through the items and put the washer on the back of eye, push them together easily with our crochet tools
  • Widely application : Crochet tools can used for dolls safety eyes/nose making, suitable for multiple crochet projects, like dolls, plushies, puppets, stuffed animals, or other DIY crafts, etc. Make your crochet making more easily and efficiently
  • High quality : Eye snapper crochet tool are made of high quality thicker plastic, hard and durable, no easy to damage, can be long-term and frequently used on your daily crochet projects, it is a great tool for crocheter
$8.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
SaleBestseller No. 3
Making Peg Dolls: Over 60 fun, creative projects for children and adults (Crafts and family Activities)
Making Peg Dolls: Over 60 fun, creative projects for children and adults (Crafts and family Activities)
  • Bloom, Margaret (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 192 Pages - 06/01/2016 (Publication Date) - Hawthorn Press (Publisher)
$20.72 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
SaleBestseller No. 4
Purely Primitive Dolls: How to Make Simple, Old-Fashioned Dolls
Purely Primitive Dolls: How to Make Simple, Old-Fashioned Dolls
  • Moore, Barb (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 112 Pages - 07/15/2014 (Publication Date) - Stackpole Books (Publisher)
$19.95 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Bestseller No. 5
ARTCXC 1Box(20pcs)5Colors Large Safety Eyes Plastic Animal Eyes Craft Eyes with Washers for DIY of Puppet, Bear Crafts, Plush Animal Doll Making Supplies (#2 Glitter Safety Eyes(Light Blue,Light Green,Pink,Brown,White))
ARTCXC 1Box(20pcs)5Colors Large Safety Eyes Plastic Animal Eyes Craft Eyes with Washers for DIY of Puppet, Bear Crafts, Plush Animal Doll Making Supplies (#2 Glitter Safety Eyes(Light Blue,Light Green,Pink,Brown,White))
  • Material : Made of solid resin material, smooth and durable ,not easy damaged deformed or faded
  • Product Color : 5color(light blue,light green,pink,brown,white),each color 4pcs,total 20pcs; Product Size : 24mm/ 0.95inch diameter
  • Safety Washers : 20Pcs washers included, the washers provided are hard plastic,not flimsy plastic,scientific design is easy to use ,washers can prevent the eyes from falling out
  • Attention : These washers are very sturdy, be sure that you have it located exactly where you want it in your project before proceeding
  • Widely Used : These plastic safety eyes are ideal supplies for making dolls, toy craftsmanship and more projects, suitable for stuffed animals such as stuffed puppets, bears, dogs and more, making your doll look adorable and vivid
$8.89 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Bestseller No. 6
300PCS Black Plastic Safety Eyes for Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Animal Eyes Crafts with Washers & All Doll Making Supplies,Tools,Materials
300PCS Black Plastic Safety Eyes for Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Animal Eyes Crafts with Washers & All Doll Making Supplies,Tools,Materials
  • Are you ready to start making amigurumi? If you have no idea what you needed. Here’s a list of must-have tools for making amigurumi, dolls,crocheted animals, plushies etc. Our kit contains Safety Eyes in box,Polyester FiberFill in vacuum sealed pack,Stitch Markers,Yarn Needles,Embroidery Needle + Black and white Thread, Scissors.
  • Safety Eyes in variety of sizes:Safety eyes can really help your amigurumi come to life – sometimes my favorite part is placing the eyes! You’ll place the eyes in between stitches and secure them on the inside of your work with those little white washers. Our kit comes in variety of sizes amigurumi eyes from 6mm to 12mm and beyond!
  • Polyester Stuffing FiberFill in vacuum sealed pack :To make stuffed dolls, you’re gonna need stuffing. Polyfill is basically a bag of fluff. You’ll pull pieces off and stuff the body parts of your dolls before sewing them together.The Polyester Stuffing Fiber Fill is great for stuffing your crochet amigurumi plushies and it works great.It came compressed and took up little room.Easy to store until needed! Soft and fluffy when the vacuum sealed pack is opened.
  • Stitch Markers:Trust me – These are an absolute must if you are crocheting amigurumi to mark the first stitch of each round! If you don’t use these already they may just become your best friend. Since you are working in the round for amigurumi, you won’t see where your row ends because you are usually working in a spiral. Imagine if you lost count or needed to frog a row – you wouldn’t know where your row begins or ends! You use these to mark the end of your row to avoid that problem.
  • Yarn Needles:A lot of amigurumi is made in pieces that you will have to sew together. These yarn needles are what you will thread your yarn tails through and use to sew together your amigurumi.There are a few types out here. They are helpful with most projects. The grey Wool Needle with the larger plastic circle is good if you are making amigurumi with chunky yarn – it’s much easier to thread the thicker yarn.
$9.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Bestseller No. 7
A2Z 6 Pcs Rerooting Tool for Doll Hair Rooting Reroot Rehair Needles Stainless Steel Doll Making Kit Reborn Hair Rooting Tool Doll Rooting Tool Doll Making Supplies for DIY Doll Hair Root Making Tools
A2Z 6 Pcs Rerooting Tool for Doll Hair Rooting Reroot Rehair Needles Stainless Steel Doll Making Kit Reborn Hair Rooting Tool Doll Rooting Tool Doll Making Supplies for DIY Doll Hair Root Making Tools
  • ✅ Premium Quality Materials: Made from premium grade stainless steel, promising durability, long life span, and anti corrosion properties. Manufactured with a non stick, anti-glare surface and smooth finish.
  • ✅ Multipurpose Doll Making / Repairing Tools: These rooting rehair tools are suitable for doll hair rooting, custom doll making, repairing and restringing tasks. Great for hair style design, DIY crafting, making your dolls look charming with beautiful shiny hair.
  • ✅ Easy-to-Use Doll Re-rooting Holders: These tools are beginner friendly and easy to use, clean and store. Doll hair root holder tools are small in size and light in weight, which are suitable for home, doll shop, doll DIY shop, etc.
  • ✅ Doll Hair Replacement Kit: Ideal toolkit for rehairing barbies and any other dolls breeds. Make your favorite dolls, animals, plush toys more alive using these multi-function needles, tweezers and pliers set.
$14.99
Buy on Amazon
Bestseller No. 8
ARTCXC 50Pcs 15mm Love Heart Shape Safety Eyes Solid Plastic Safety Eyes Noses with Washers for DIY of Puppet, Bear Crafts, Plush Animal Doll Making Supplies (Pink)
ARTCXC 50Pcs 15mm Love Heart Shape Safety Eyes Solid Plastic Safety Eyes Noses with Washers for DIY of Puppet, Bear Crafts, Plush Animal Doll Making Supplies (Pink)
  • Material : Made of solid resin material, smooth and durable ,not easy damaged deformed or faded
  • Package included : 1box 50pcs plastic love heart shape safety eyes +50pcs sturty washers; Size : 15mm/ 0.6" diameter; Color: Pink ; All in one box,easy to use and cary.
  • Safety Washers : 50Pcs washers included, the washers provided are hard plastic,not flimsy plastic,scientific design is easy to use , washers can prevent the eyes from falling out
  • Plastic doll eyes are ideal supplies for making dolls, toy craftsmanship and more projects, suitable for stuffed animals such as stuffed puppets, bears, dogs and more, making your doll look adorable and vivid
  • Attention : These washers are very sturdy, be sure that you have it located exactly where you want it in your project before proceeding
$8.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Bestseller No. 9
GORGECRAFT 20PCS Plastic Matte Safety Noses with 20PCS Spacer Craft Sew Dog Nose Black Teddy Bear Noses Doll Making Supplies Nose Animal Crochet Noses for Stuffed Animals Jewellery Making Crafts
GORGECRAFT 20PCS Plastic Matte Safety Noses with 20PCS Spacer Craft Sew Dog Nose Black Teddy Bear Noses Doll Making Supplies Nose Animal Crochet Noses for Stuffed Animals Jewellery Making Crafts
  • 1 Box Plastic Matte Safety Noses: You will receive 20pcs plastic matte safety noses with 20pcs spacer, enough to meet your daily needs. Use these safe noses to make funny dolls and give them to family and friends as gifts.
  • Size: The size of the nose about 26mm wide, 26mm long, 17.5mm thick, pin: 6mm, spacer: 17.5x18.5x4mm, hole: 5mm, 20 sets; plastic storage box about 14.9x8x1.8cm, 1pc.
  • High Quality: The plastic matte safety nose is made of high quality plastic for long-term use. Durable and strong, not easy to damage, perfect for DIY crafts.
  • Easy to Use: Just choose the right size plastic nose, thread the needle through the hole under the nose and sew it onto the top of the stuffed.
  • Application: These nose accessories are suitable for all handmade dolls such as dogs, teddy bears, puppets, stuffed animals and more. Ideal for many craft, card making and scrapbooking projects, also be used in jewellery making, great for shabby chic / country chic / themes projects.
$8.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon
Bestseller No. 10
SynHHergyx Doll Glasses, 10 Pcs Mini Metal Wire Rim Frameless Lens Doll Dress up Eyeglasses Dolls Making Supplies for Dolls Pets Costume Accessories Cosplay DIY Crafts
SynHHergyx Doll Glasses, 10 Pcs Mini Metal Wire Rim Frameless Lens Doll Dress up Eyeglasses Dolls Making Supplies for Dolls Pets Costume Accessories Cosplay DIY Crafts
  • 【Package Content】You will receive 10 pairs of doll craft glasses, sufficient quantity to meet your daily use needs, suitable for different occasions, and can be shared with family and friends
  • 【Quality Material】These round doll glasses are made of stainless steel, durable, well-made, not easy to break and deform, long service life, reusable
  • 【Mini Size】The size of this mini glasses is 2.4×3.5cm (0.9×1.4 inches), which is suitable for most dolls and pets. These mini sunglasses are perfect for a variety of decorative tasks and can add charm to your creations
  • 【Wide Application】These mini sunglasses are versatile and can be used with all types of dolls, as pet accessories to make them look cute and fashionable, and can also be used as decorative props for photo taking
  • 【Thoughtful Gift】These doll glasses are ideal gifts for birthdays, Christmas or as a reward, they are a great surprise for women, and can also be given to family and friends on any special occasion
$5.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

Best Doll Making Supplies Buying Guide

Before choosing the best doll making supplies you should consider following options:

1. Sculpting Tools: The most important tool you need is some kind of sculpting tool for making the original doll form. You can use clay or wax for this.

Clay is generally the best choice for dollmaking, as it is malleable, easy to get and inexpensive. There are many different types of clay you can use.

The most common types of clay for dollmaking are plastilina and air-dry. Air-dry clay is made of different ratios of clay and wax, and the more wax you add, the longer it takes for the clay to harden.

Plastilina is a type of clay specifically made for dollmaking, and it is softer than other types of clay, which makes it easy to work with.

Another type of clay you can use is oil-based clay. This is a good choice if you plan to create a very detailed face on your doll. However, it is not suitable for children to use, as they may ingest some of the oil.

Waxes are another option for sculpting tools. Wax is a good choice if you want to make a poseable doll. Waxes are generally easier to sculpt with than clays, but they are not suitable for long-term use.

The most common types of wax you can use are plastilina and paraffin. Paraffin is generally cheaper, but it is not suitable for making a detailed face. Plastilina wax is good for sculpting detail, but it is more expensive than paraffin.

2. Cutting Tools: Cutting tools are another essential for dollmaking. You can use an X-Acto knife or rotary cutter for cutting the doll shape out of the clay.

However, you can also buy special tools called cutters specifically for dollmaking. These are a set of interchangeable blades, one of which is a straight cutter.

These cutters come in different sizes and are relatively inexpensive. Another option is a clay cutter, which looks like a pair of scissors.

This instrument is specifically designed to cut a sheet of clay into a doll shape. These cutters are relatively inexpensive and easy to find.

3. Painting Tools: Painting is an important part of the dollmaking process. You can either paint the doll with acrylic paints after it has dried, or you can use a special ink for painting the doll before it dries.

Acrylic paints are the better choice for dollmaking, as they are easy to get and cheaper. You can buy these paints from any art supply store.

Another option for painting is ink, which gives a more realistic effect. There are different types of ink you can use for dollmaking, including India ink, Sumi ink and acrylic ink.

Acrylic ink is the most common type of ink for dollmaking, as it is easy to find and inexpensive. Sumi ink is the best choice for realistic effect, but it is harder to find and more expensive than acrylic ink.

If you are planning to use ink to paint your doll, you will also need some special tools to apply the ink. You can use an inkbrush, a sponge, a cotton swab or cotton balls to apply the ink.

If you choose to paint your doll with acrylic paints, you will need special tools, including a paintbrush, a paint palette, a paint tray and paint thinner.

4. Sewing Supplies: Sewing supplies are another essential for dollmaking. You will need a


What else you should know about doll making supplies

1. What kind of doll making supplies do I need to get started?

The specific supplies you’ll need to get started making dolls will depend on the type of dolls you want to make. However, some general supplies you may need include fabric, stuffing, thread, a needle, and scissors. You may also need a pattern or template to help you create the shape of the doll.

2. What are the best doll making supplies for beginners?

The best doll making supplies for beginners are a doll body, a pattern, and some basic sewing supplies.

3. Where can I find doll making supplies?

There are many places to find doll making supplies. One option is to look for them online. Another option is to check with your local craft store.

4. How do I choose the right doll making supplies for my project?

To choose the right doll making supplies for your project, consider the following:

-The type of doll you are making (e.g. rag doll, plastic doll, etc.)

-The materials you need for the type of doll you are making

-The size of the doll you are making

-Your budget

5. What are the most popular doll making supplies?

There is no definitive answer to this question as different people have different preferences. Some of the most popular doll making supplies include fabric, yarn, stuffing, buttons, and thread.


Conclusion

On the market, there are numerous best doll making supplies. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best doll making supplies will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.

Primary Sidebar

Related Posts

  1. Best Renewable Energy Controllers
  2. Best Fire Escape Ladders
  3. Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  4. Best Self Defense Pepper Spray
  5. Best Drop Slot Safes
  6. Best Foot Arch Supports
  7. Best Ball Of Foot Cushions
  8. Best Mp3 Player Batteries
  9. Best Internal Frame Hiking Backpacks
  10. Best Instant Film Cameras

Recent Posts

  • Best 16-inch Brushless Cordless Chainsaws
  • Best 10 Cup Rice Cookers
  • Best Smart Watch For Men
  • Best Kitchen Knife Set
  • Best Holiday Gift Baskets
  • Best Bpa Free Electric Kettle
  • Best Family Gift Baskets For Christmas
  • Best Scratchboard Art Materials
  • Best Sculpture Molding Casting Products
  • Best Sculpture Release Agents
  • Best Sculpture Modeling Tools
  • Best Papier Mache Supplies
  • Best Paper Craft Tools
  • Best Card Making Kits
  • Best Leathercraft Lacing Needles
  • Best Sewing Sequin Trim

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Footer

etcly

ETCLY.com is an Internet Web magazine that covers almost every topic you can think of. Technology seems like a wire that runs through our lives.

Learn More →
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Browse

  • Aquarium
  • Bags & Luggage
  • Bathroom
  • Best Tools
  • Bins
  • Brands
  • Business
  • Camera
  • Cat
  • Celebrity News
  • Cleaner
  • Computer
  • Dog
  • Electronics
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Gaming
  • Garden
  • Health
  • Horse
  • How To Clean
  • Ice
  • Infographic
  • Jewelry
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Kitchen Knives
  • LED
  • Lifestyle
  • Light
  • Money
  • Music
  • Pet
  • Popular
  • Shoes & Slippers
  • Sports
  • Terrarium
  • Vacuum Cleaners
  • Water
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

Etcly.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Copyright © 2025 • etcly.com • All Rights Reserved