Oval wooden head for dolls and puppets, 50 × 70 mm

Oval wooden head in beech for dolls and puppets

The oval wooden head in solid beech is the head for handmade puppets and dolls. It measures 50 × 70 mm, making it a compact head for smaller figures.

The oval shape gives you a clear base for faces: you can paint on the eyes, nose and mouth, add hair made of wool or felt, or finish the head with a cap, hat or scarf. Beech has a fine, even grain and takes paint well.

Decorating the head

Lightly sand the surface with fine sandpaper before painting and remove the dust. With a coat of primer or a layer of light-coloured paint, the paint on the face will then cover more evenly. Apply the paint in thin layers and let each layer dry before you paint the eyes, cheeks and mouth. Glue on hair made of wool, felt or fur only once the paint is completely dry.

Oval wooden head product details

• Material: solid beech wood
• Head shape: oval
• Size: 50 × 70 mm
• Use: for puppets and dolls
• Contents: 1 piece

You will also need: paints for decorating, glue for hair and accessories, material for the figure's body and clothes.