Doll Making Links

I just discovered that I am getting sick so I may be delayed with my own tutorial so to make up for it

Here is a list of doll making tutorials.

http://www.vivcore.com/dolly_daydream/making_a_doll.html


http://bjdmagazine.com/2011/02/11/tutorial-face-sculpting-with-linda-macario/

http://morezmore.com/myblog/2010/01/02/bjd-1/   (this is also the way I set up my armatures currently.
There are lots of way to make a armature)

http://wanluoke.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/doll%EF%BC%9Ahow-to-make-ball-jointed-doll/


http://mstrok.ucoz.ru/publ/69-1-0-292  (you are going to need google translate for this one)


http://mangakaresource.weebly.com/how-to-make-a-ball-jointed-doll.html  (some already listed links may be there. Soz)

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.linkclub.or.jp/~oshizaka/doll/howto/index.html&langpair=ja ( a little confusing but you should find a lot of helpful things)


I'll leave it at that but I will add this last tidbit for you


Pinterest.com is your friend.
If you need any extra info or even just ref. Search here. It has been super helpful in my studies in the world of doll making

suggested list of supplies for the broke and those with cash

"Details, Details.. I cannot make bricks without clay"

      -- R D Jr Sherlock Holmes

Without the supplies. All you have is the knowledge. So for this post I will give a suggested shopping list of what you need to start your doll making dreams

Now I am fully aware that not everyone has money for being a doll maker dreamer. But don't worry darlings. I will get to that later

For now...

Let's Begin!! 

The first thing you are going to need is a idea of what you want your doll to look like. Templates and ideas are important here so make sure you have that before anything else. Can't draw? No worries there!

Simply Google image search it and you will find plenty of suggestions. 

Like so below v--v

It was found on Google

Please note that I don't own the image and claim no rights to it. 

After you have the template ready. You are now ready to start collecting your supplies.

First thing you are going to need is your clay for making the doll. 

If you looked at my intro post I gave an idea of what to use. While there are a few differences to how the doll is made depending on the type of clay you use. Both will end up the same as a lovely dream come true.

For those who have to stay on the cheap I suggest the Das Paper clay. It is the cheapest of the 3. Or you can look up a cold porcelain recipe. It's a air dry clay which consists of Elmers glue all, corn starch, vinegar and lotion. A cheap pot or microwavable bowl is also suggested. Also cling wrap

Now this stuff dries really well but like actual porcelain it will shrink while so there can be no gaps or else it will crack all over. I only suggest this stuff as a last resort but do know you can make a doll with it.

Now to move on to the more technical parts of the supplies

Wire 18 to 16 gauge is best 

Elastic for stringing the doll together

Styrofoam (for those who don't mind a mess)

Foil (for both the cheap and less of a mess way)

Straws (they have multiple uses)

Eyes --- These can either be bought online, at a store if your lucky or made if you want to get creative. 

Link suggestions!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/toneth/UV%20gel%20glass%20eyes%20tutorial.pdf

http://unpredictabloo.deviantart.com/art/How-to-Make-Lovely-Light-Catching-Doll-Eyes-354530249

http://ramaon.deviantart.com/art/Doll-eyes-tutorial-137590956

http://mistymooncreations.blogspot.ca/2010/10/glass-eyes-for-your-dolls-tutorial.html

http://niuky.deviantart.com/art/The-Eye-Making-Tutorial-collection-of-parts-416076164

I think this is enough to get you started.

TBC in the next blog ^vv^

The true posts of doll making intro (with links suggestions)

This is the truest of true intro to my doll making tips and info links...

But first a message from your friendly neighborhood blogger, Doffie

Oh boy I am so sorry it took me so long to make this first post

I had a hard time for a bit finding all the links and places. But good news is I found most of them and even some new ones.

But I think for the first post I will post a tutorial on how I make my dolls (with link suggestions and photos of course)

So for this project I decided to start a new doll just to show my most current experience as some of my ways have changed because I had the chance to chat with professional doll makers who gave me pointers that I think will be better for any other prospective doll maker dreamers.


The thing is tho. Everyone has their own way of doing things. Some prefer to use polymer clay, some use paper or stone clay. My best advice is try both and see what you like best

Both are good choices but like most things they have their pros and cons. Which I will now list in no particular order

Polymer Clay
Suggested brand is Super Sculpey

- is considered to be a bit easier and quicker

-Needs a Oven

- Tends to chip when sculpting or scraping off unneeded bits

- It is hard to add to with wet clay unless you add lots of liquid sculpey or apply alot of rubbing and smoothing. It tends to break apart other wise

- Working with polymer clay also requires a different type of joint made for the leg and arm as polymer clay tends to chip and break if rubbed together

- Is more expensive but gives a bit more depending on what type your using.

-Gives a more flesh look and feel.

-doesn't dry out so you can take your time

-is weather resistant



Paper or Stone clay
Suggested brands are Das paper clay

-While it does dry out you can rub some water on it and it will soften up.

- When dry it tends to crack even when softened up

-A plus for when it is dry is you can sculpt and sand the details to your liking. I personally prefer doing that but it is a older method I picked up from the doll maker Batchix ----> Check out her youtube. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx25Uc5w3NY Example of her sculpting and doll making method. I suggest subscribing to her. She gives good pointers. She also has a DA under the name btw.

*ahem* 

Moving on...

- It can be used for modding monster high or any other dolls since it doesn't need a over but it can go in the oven just to let ya know. Same temp as polymer clay at less time. That is if you are impatient and don't want to wait for the clay to air dry

-The clay isn't weather resistant so most tend to use it as a base for molds for resin or porcelain. You can also seal the clay with varnish and sealer to make it 

-it is also more time consuming

-Can use actual ball joints. No special joints needed for this stuff.

I have tried both and like using them and since I dabble in both. I tend to use what I have with me.
Tho I will admit I like using the stone clay the best.

Basically what I am saying is I plan to show how tos for both types of clay.

Today however

I will be using polymer clay (truth be told tho I am out of stone clay T.T)


Now before we go to that part. Please draw your attention to the suggested list of supplies which also includes a poor doll maker dreamers shopping list in case you need to shop on the cheap. Heavens knows I did in the beginning.

Also included is a link to a recipe for cold porcelain. A cheap air dry that while it does have it's flaws can be used to make dolls if you know what your doing.

Til then darlings

Deepest apolitgies

I know I was going to post links and give tips but that is going to have to wait. My computer decided to hate me.... By resetting itself back to new mode and deleting all the files for the post. So I have to rewrite and find the links. I lost everything and have been spending the last 2 days reinstalling things
Again I am so sorry for the delay and once my stress levels go down. I will get to work on uploading everything

Intro

HiYo

I know there are many doll making dreamers especially for Ball Jointed Dolls

You can find plenty but it takes hours of research and false leads

So this area of my blog is where I will post links with details of the site.
If I miss something or you have questions I will answer to the best of my ability.
Think of this as a tumbler where I will answer your questions


(I will be posting the links when I wake up. It's late)