Merrii Hartt

$300.00

Design on a Dime — Drag Doll

Inspired by RuPaul’s Drag Race, this drag doll uses thrifted finds and DIY tricks for a bold, glam look.

Color: reds and pinks.

Key elements

Silhouette: add breasts and a tulle underskirt for an hourglass shape.
Face: oversized false lashes, painted contour and eyes with watercolor pencils, Pan Pastels, and acrylics; bold red lip.
Wigs (2): yarn in pinks. Day look — short sexy swept-forward bob. Night look — high pompadour/mohawk with tight sides using a foam base. Base wig cap made from a recycled t-shirt.
Outfit: upcycled thrifted pieces including Warbla, tulle, ribbon, iridescent hearts, and glitter. Glue-and-red glitter gloves.
Accessories: small rhinestone hoop earrings; long rhinestone earring used as a brooch/fastener for the ribbon top skirt.
Shoes: boots with rhinestone and chain tassels.

Construction tips

Start with a 24" male doll. Sculpt breasts with Apoxie Sculpt and attach.
Make the bra top from Warbla.
Use a magnifier and fine brushes for facial detail. Seal the face with matte Mr. Super Clear and body with a matt sealer.
Make wigs, skirts, and bra removable with snaps or tiny Velcro for posing. Hips are fixed with Apoxie Sculpt so the doll can only stand.

Design on a Dime — Drag Doll

Inspired by RuPaul’s Drag Race, this drag doll uses thrifted finds and DIY tricks for a bold, glam look.

Color: reds and pinks.

Key elements

Silhouette: add breasts and a tulle underskirt for an hourglass shape.
Face: oversized false lashes, painted contour and eyes with watercolor pencils, Pan Pastels, and acrylics; bold red lip.
Wigs (2): yarn in pinks. Day look — short sexy swept-forward bob. Night look — high pompadour/mohawk with tight sides using a foam base. Base wig cap made from a recycled t-shirt.
Outfit: upcycled thrifted pieces including Warbla, tulle, ribbon, iridescent hearts, and glitter. Glue-and-red glitter gloves.
Accessories: small rhinestone hoop earrings; long rhinestone earring used as a brooch/fastener for the ribbon top skirt.
Shoes: boots with rhinestone and chain tassels.

Construction tips

Start with a 24" male doll. Sculpt breasts with Apoxie Sculpt and attach.
Make the bra top from Warbla.
Use a magnifier and fine brushes for facial detail. Seal the face with matte Mr. Super Clear and body with a matt sealer.
Make wigs, skirts, and bra removable with snaps or tiny Velcro for posing. Hips are fixed with Apoxie Sculpt so the doll can only stand.

Drag Doll — Design on a Dime

Small budget, big personality. A DIY drag: glitter, glamour, and bold self-expression for anyone who loves dramatic style of a drag queen.

A 24” male doll full of a drag queen doll glam fashioned from thrifted and household finds. Features a hourglass silhouette, dramatic makeup, thrifted outfit in shades of red and pink.

Restyling my first Yarn Wig

A yarn wig—soft, sculptural, and full of drag queen charm—deserves more than a single look.

Materials I used:

Yarn turned into wefts (various weights and textures) in shades of pink.

Scissors

Hot glue gun or fabric glue

Elastic band or wig cap

Pom-pom maker (optional)

Foam for structure and shaping

Restyle ideas and inspiration from subtle to dramatic

Two wigs included in purchase.