Hernández José noted the need for another means of earning income, so the two decided to make and sell the dolls, using scrap cloth.

[1] The stress of prison life and legal limbo moved her to re-explore her creative interests as a coping mechanism, working on painting, drawing and writing poetry, as well as taking classes in Spanish and teaching English.

[1][3] Having taken some basic sewing classes, Roth made a doll for the girl, which had orange yarn hair, painted purple eyes, red lips, and freckles; and had a white blouse, with a multi-colored skirt.

[1] Roth’s suggestion was to make ten dolls similar to Lupita’s and put them in the upcoming prison art show to try and sell.

[1] This success persuaded the women to continue the work and name the project Original Friends Dolls, at Hernández José’s suggestion.

[4] Despite the experience Roth has decided to stay in Mexico and continue the project, working with volunteers both inside and outside Reclusorio Feminil of Puente Grande in Jalisco.

[1] The team the runs the project today consists of Roth, Hernández José, Edith Margarita Núñez Espinoza, and Sandra Ramos Aceves.

[3][1] These materials include fabric, ribbons, lace, buttons, paint, broken jewelry, seed pearls and various other odds and ends.

[3] They are sold at various outlets in Jalisco, such as in Ajijic, Chapala, Tlaquepaque and Puerto Vallarta, as well as on the Internet through Facebook, E Bay and Mercado Libre, and are regularly shipped to the United States.

[5] Artisan's Profile: Original Friends Women's Prison Project Los Amigos de Arte Popular