What tools & materials I use to sculpt ball-jointed dolls

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @Marcotc17
    @Marcotc17 14 днів тому +2

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!!

  • @sunderark
    @sunderark Рік тому +45

    That clay ball technique is amazing. I would have never thought of that. Also so sad we cant find those air dry clay here in Slovakia.

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  Рік тому +5

      Thank you! I have seen sellers on Etsy selling La Doll in Europe, so search there ☺️

    • @sunderark
      @sunderark Рік тому +4

      @@Nymphaidolls Wow! Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!

    • @zazzenfuk
      @zazzenfuk Рік тому +5

      You can make something called Cold porcelain. Which is an air drying material that is clay like. Another option is paper clay. Both of these you can find on youtube and are very diy friendly.

  • @sharksgrr
    @sharksgrr Рік тому +13

    gorgeous work!!

  • @neemasphere
    @neemasphere Рік тому +17

    I want to begin making dolls too. Are ur classes still available on Teachable?? Wud love to begin but I'm SO intimidated with the process 😢

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  Рік тому +5

      Yes, the classes are available! ☺️

  • @Shihohin
    @Shihohin 8 місяців тому +6

    Hey not sure if i missed it because if my cats but do you have a way to get the reference sheet you use in the video
    The one you compare proportions to?
    Also this video is so so appreciated! You have a nice voice and you're so thorough in your explanation!

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  8 місяців тому +3

      Hey! I drew it myself and it’s available as a printable in my BJD sculpting masterclass - a nice perk. Unfortunately, I don’t provide it separately, but I’m sure you can find something similar online. Just search for BJD blueprint. ☺️

    • @Shihohin
      @Shihohin 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Nymphaidolls I see! Thanks for the response, unfortunately I'm unable to pay for the course just yet but I will definitely search the Internet for something similar!
      Thanks again 😊

  • @luvaren7742
    @luvaren7742 9 місяців тому +4

    Hii! Thank you for your videos they are very useful. I'm thinking about starting my first bjd doll but I'm not sure how much clay I need. How much clay do you use for a doll?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  9 місяців тому +2

      About one pack of La Doll. But to be safe I’d get two packs to allow yourself some room for mistakes. ☺️

    • @luvaren7742
      @luvaren7742 9 місяців тому

      @@Nymphaidolls thank you so much 😊

  • @Kagetheservicedog
    @Kagetheservicedog Рік тому +3

    How strong is this clay you recommend? I was going to go for polymer clay but now I'm not sure. Everyone says air dry clay is a no-go because it crumbles eventually. I want a doll I can sculpt and be done with. I don't want to cast or anything like that so I'm curious which one would be stronger clay to use?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  Рік тому +6

      Polymer clay will probably be stronger. But if you use primer, like Mr.Surfacer, I’d say it’s similar. Polymer clay is brittle too, especially small details like the fingers. So at the end it’s just preference. I find it easier to work with La Doll, you can resculpt the same areas as many times as you need. Ultimately, you won’t avoid some brittleness around the joints and small details unless you cast your doll in some other material.

  • @crispyraccoon4147
    @crispyraccoon4147 Рік тому +6

    Hello! your bjds are so gorgeous you are very talented and as someone who wants to get into making bjds Is wet sanding a viable option for smoothing out dolls? I heard it is safer than dry sanding because it causes less debris intake

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  Рік тому +4

      If you sculpt with air-dry clay then wet sanding is not a very good option. Air-dry clay is water soluble and wet sanding will ruin your sculpture. But I use wet sanding for bisque fired porcelain pieces.

  • @TiênLê-e1t
    @TiênLê-e1t Рік тому +5

    Is this type of soil resistant to water?

    • @firstlast-sq2gc
      @firstlast-sq2gc 4 місяці тому

      this clay readily accepts water which is good when sculpting, but it may cause the final piece to melt in contact with water or excessive moisture. Finish your piece with a primer like Mr Surface before any wetting

  • @un_dercnt_rl
    @un_dercnt_rl Рік тому +2

    hi!! What's the difference between the three kinds of clay you mentioned? I don't know which one to order because
    I'm a beginner so I was wondering which one you recommend.

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  Рік тому

      They are very similar, so it’s just a personal preference. If you want a more in depth review, I have articles on my Adelepo blog about these clays. Currently I like La Doll Premix the best. But get what’s available to you.

    • @un_dercnt_rl
      @un_dercnt_rl Рік тому +1

      Thankss!!!@@Nymphaidolls

  • @Mina_sculpture
    @Mina_sculpture 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤woooooo

  • @gianghoang7198
    @gianghoang7198 8 місяців тому +1

    How do I buy it in Vietnam?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  8 місяців тому

      Search local art supply stores. Etsy has clay and tools, and sellers usually ship worldwide.

    • @gianghoang7198
      @gianghoang7198 8 місяців тому

      @@Nymphaidolls thank youuu

  • @DakuraHellen-gi3fl
    @DakuraHellen-gi3fl Рік тому +1

    Please can I get one of your dolls for free please l don't have money to buy am from Ghana