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
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