1989 BYERS' CHOICE "The Carolers" Paper Boy w Bike and Dog

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The CarolersMany have an emotional attachment to the line, and tell us that when they take their Carolers out during the holidays, it's like having an old friend come to visit.The Byersâ Choice Caroler figurines are widely collected throughout the United States and beyond. They are treasured not only as collectibles but for the way they represent a simpler time and way of life.Since 1986, Byers' Choice Caroler Figurines have had a green felt ring and dated gold seal on the bottom of each base. Each figurine is also signed by a Byers' Choice artisan.How They're MadeEvery Caroler is created in our Pennsylvania workshop by the loving hands of a team of skilled artisans. Although Joyce still designs each Caroler, it is the following steps which bring to life the figures that have found their way into people's hearts.Plaster Each Caroler begins with a coat hanger. This is cut and bent to form a wire frame. Plaster is hand poured on a table, with the coat hanger placed in the plaster before it dries.Heading Joyce sculpts every original head, from which plaster molds are poured. Clay is then pressed into the plaster molds. As the clay is removed from the mold, it gets slightly distorted. The artisan "cleans up" the head ensuring that each one is unique.Wrapping After the plaster hardens, it is painted with a specific color of green. The read more

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