Making Viola - Sculpting My First BJD (part 1)
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Sorry in advance for my voice... I have a cold but I really really wanted to get this video done! This is a journal of my progress so far in making my own BJD. I hope to have her completed soon and be able to make a part 2 ^^
Viola is ~40cm high (MSD size) but has a girth more similar to a SD. I made her (mostly) out of La Doll and Premier stone clay. She has been a labor of love over the past few months. I hope you like her!
Links to BJD Sculpting Resources:
The Joint Forum - www.bjd-artists...
Zen and the Art of Articulating Dolls by Twigling - twigling.com/ab...
My Social Media:
Flickr - www.flickr.com...
BJD Tumblr - / summerbird-bjd
Personal Tumblr - / mokarran
Instagram - / summerbirdbjd
Twitter - / summerbirdbjd
Thank you for such a thorough walk-through of how you made this beautiful doll!! I feel so inspired by your work. I adore her proportions too. :D
Dollightful! I love your channel.
Thank you so much!
Dollightful I love your channel and style you should try something like this it would be cool to see from you making a doll from start to finish
Dollightful you should get the doll to personalize it. Love your work and I think you would do an amazing job on this doll.
Dollightful OMG ITS RLLY U!!!!! I LOVE UR VIDS SO MUCH ☺️😆☺️😊😊😆😊☺️❤️❤️
You've done such an amazing job! * 0 *
Thank you so much!
Nicolle's Dreams omg I watch you all the time, it's nice to see you watching other bjd videos
Nicolle's Dreams same
I watch you all the time u inspired me to buy a BJD
you are an amaing artist nicolle, I also Agree! the doll was amazing!
Wow, she looks beautiful! Her body has such a nice shape and is so beautifully sculpted.
And her face turned out really cute too, she has beautiful lips, I love it~
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like her
Say bootiful
STOP THINKING BEING FAT IS GOOD
@Elinpelin 08 nobody says being fat is good
I LOVE that belly! It looks so soft and squishy and real, it's wonderful!
As much as I like her natural large bust, with the small one, it makes for a perfect chubby androgynous character (I'm so tired of androgyny being seen as something only skinny people are/do!), so that's my favorite... and the optional attachment is appealing for those same reasons.
I just really dig your sculpting and the way you've done the proportions and the shape... all the curves are so appealing and so soft/gentle looking, it definitely makes her seem cuddly. The kind of doll I'd want in my lap while I sew or watch TV.
Thank you so much!!
I didn't find the extra piece appealing at all, unfortunately. It just didn't fit.
Riveldin of the Rito hater erased
Even with the smaller bust, can she ever truly look androgynous because her hips are so wide?
Ya bc beeng busty or curvy isint bery comon in dolls bc they consider it inapropiet
Stunning! You are so talented without a doubt, carry on sculpting! And I love the curves :)
Thank you so much!
i love how thick she is, as it makes me feel good about my own body type ;v; truly gorgeous!
Aw, thank you so much
E X T R A T H I C C
Summerbird BJD thick thighs save lives
aracchi same: D
T H I C K
Oh I love the idea of the androgyny and peen part. Im pretty sure there would be a market for that. There's been a fair bit of demand for chubby male dolls. Thank you for making such a fantastic doll and getting it out there. I wish you the best.
Thanks! Yeah, there has been a lot of good feedback for the peen part X3 I'd like to at least have the option there for those who want it! Thank you so much for your support
Oh Viola looks absolutely stunning you are doing such a great job. I can't wait to see the finished product :)
Thank you so much!
She's beautiful! You're so talented. Her face and body remind me of Rose Quartz from Steven Universe:D
Thank you so much! :D I'm glad you like her! And you totally read my mind XD I was thinking of trying to make her a Rose Quartz cosplay outfit, hehe!
No problem! omg that would be amazing! You totally should:D
Isabella Kovacic I was thinking that!
Isabella Kovacic YES A SU FAN
Isabella Kovacic I was about to say that.
Duuudeee this inspired me to create my own bjd! Thanks
That's awesome!! I hope you have lots of fun! ^0^ It can be hard, but I think it's so worth it! I'm glad my video helped!
Same I want to make one❤
Ikr!
I HATE amazon shipping
I’ve got to wait till JUNE 25TH for SOME of my supplies!
Not even all!
AND I’ve already been waiting like 3 weeks!
I'm working on mine as well! I'm done with the torso, and I'm working on the legs
it is absolutely wonderful to see a BJD that is chubby!!!!! i was unsure if it was even possible since i had never seen one, but you've done it and it looks so good!! she's so so cute. you've got a new subscriber!
I'm so in love with her !!!! I love how androgynous she is and the opportunities you gave for that, I'm non binary and it definitely isn't something I've seen much before in the doll community !
ahhnn do you ever plan on selling her sculpt? she's so cuteeeee
Thank you!
Summerbird BJD
Hearing that this is your first BJD is super inspiring! I see so many videos where people seem to say that your first doll is going to end up a wreck that you're proud for the time being but grow to hate, and it really made all the research I've been doing seem pointless :( But your process with Viola has made me really excited to start mine! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful journey with us, it really is super inspiring!! 💕
Love your style of sculpting! She has a really pleasing, organic shape, and her hands are INCREDIBLE!
love her alternative shape! we need more dolls like her! beautiful work and thank you for the helpful links!!! new sub!!💞😊
Aw thank you so much!! I agree, the world needs more curvy dolls! I'm so glad you like Viola, and that you found the video useful!
Rare Lotus, have you ever heard of the MorningStar doll named Francisca? I think you would like it
*pauses at **0:58** to sob hysterically because wasn'T THAT THE DRAW PHIL NAKED MUSIC*
Cupid Is Pretty YEES
Omg
She is a beautiful doll! You did a wonderful job, you're very talented 😊 Can't wait to see more of her!
Thank you so much!
Wow!! I really love her chubbiness.
Thank you! :D
This doll is simply perfect. She is sculpted beautifully and I love the body type, Viola is stunning. Great job!!!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like her
Really amazing doll! I love how soft she looks, certainly wouldn't mind having a Viola of my own in my crew. 8D
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like her
I hope I'm not the only one to say that I would also like the option to have a curvy male version of this option too. That sculpture is just so devine!
Thanks! I had a lot of positive feedback for it, actually ^__^ It's a simple thing and I'm glad to offer the option for those who want it!
I love this so much. Are you planning on making molds and possibly selling them??? Because I would totally buy one. You NEVER see thick bjds like this and I'm in love.
Thank you! I'm glad you like her ^^ I will be getting her cast professionally in resin. I'll be opening up a preorder soon for the dolls :)
T H I C C
In art class, we're making puppets, and I think it's really helped me figure out some things I needed to know. So than you a whole bunch for helping me out, and making a beautiful doll!
I like her body type! I really like that you made a doll with a more realistic body!
Absolutely stunning... I've never considered a plus size BJD but boy did this change my mind! Keep up your work, you're so talented!!
The doll is so beautiful ! I m very happy to see a less skinny doll !!
* unearthly squealing* I just lovee her!! Amazing work, can't wait to see your progress *q*
Thank you so much!
Hey Summerbird! Can I ask some questions?
Before sculpting this, did you had any experiences with sculpting clay? You seem to be good at handling with clay than a rookie would...
Are you planning to make a casting mold out of this doll after finishing the prototype, then manufacturing them?Because I would love to buy this doll! How much would you sell these on Etsy?
Hi there! Sorry for the late reply! I didn't really have any formal experience... I made pots and things in grade school art class XD Right before sculpting this I did try making some little things out of paper clay (a little cat, and a small bust) but I never completely finished either of them. I used them more to get a feel for how the clay worked.
I'm not making the molds myself, but I am having a professional casting company reproduce the dolls ^^ I have a website now where you can check out price and other info! summerbird-bjd-studio.myshopify.com
I love this doll! The shape is so unique and beautiful! My legs look like Viola’s, but I have a much flatter chest and stomach. Great work!💖
holy crap i am so thankful i've found this channel. i love dolls but too often they're sculpted as waifish little things. i love love love your doll and just, goddamn i hope you come out with lots more videos in the future.
I seem like the head might have been a little small for her body size but other than that I absolutely love her and the fact that her body type is larger is amazing I love that!
Viola is definitly a special girl and I'll try get one in first preorder! :)
^0^ Yay! I'm so glad you like her! It means a lot to me that there are people interested in actually buying my doll
I love this! This is almost my body type with a small bust 😊 I love seeing dolls with realistic body types
Oh my goodness!! Will you be casting her for the public? I'd be so interested in getting one!! She's beautiful!
Thank you! I'm glad you like her! Yes, I'll be doing a preorder for her soon and sending her off to be cast professionally :) If you're interested, I have a little survey I made for people to let me know what they'd like to see for the preorder (resin colors and stuff like that) ^^ You can find it here: goo.gl/forms/2Njc20NIvmWpv9MX2 :D
Omg! It's beautiful! Despite of that she's chubby, her shape is mesmerizingly cute and I just wish that I have this shape! Amazing job, keep up the good work!! :D :D
Beautiful!
I think this doll is absolutely beautiful! I love her proportions and that she isn't that typical 'skinny' doll, but actually represents a different body shape.
Also, I personally like the small bust a little more, because with it she reminds me of somebody I know and I really love the androgynous aspect of it :)
I was recommended this video and I am so intrigued... And have so many questions!
How strong is paper clay? Is the finished air dry doll as stable as a porcelain BJD?
I see so few plus size dolls. I really appreciate all the hard work you have done to make these absolutely beautiful dolls.
detachable male parts please more chubby boys in doll culture!
Brianna Ferguson or just not emaciated boys
She is penominal! I love her so much. You've inspired me to create one in future. Great work!
Will you be making and selling dolls? I would love to buy one off you!
Hehe I think you already saw my other video, but yes, I will be opening up a preorder soon! I'm so glad you like Viola
Wow! I stumbled upon this video a few minutes ago and I already fell in love her! You did such an amazing job on her and this video made me want to make my own. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us!
Your voice sounds like youre about to cry :'( Very interesting video anywho!
Rude!
@@kieralambert1579 you're assuming tho
Dude this is really awesome! You never get to see plus size dolls. So that’s really cool! Please keep doing more of these!
you have no idea how much this video means to me to. To see a doll so different from the usual. To be to so gorgeous, plus size, and with different size breasts. Mean alot. Made me feel....not just pretty but.....reprsented
Duhh
Bruhh
So love to see a beautiful doll with a realistic body shape. Great work.
I really wish I could do my own doll but I absolutely hate not the knowledge and material to do that 😔 I will stick to drawing for now and maybe one day I will be able to make a BJD
Wow, she has the most precious face! And i love the poses you chose to make for the hands, theyre very delicate and natural and unique looking. I would absolutely LOVE to someday have one of your dolls in my collection! Viola really is beautiful!!! I cant wait to see more of her.
Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that you like the hands! At first I didn't have any confidence in the hands at all, but now they are growing on me ^^ I'm so glad you like her
Shes a really beautiful doll all around, i'll absolutely be saving up for one of her once you start casting! itll take me a while probably, but im determined. (that gives me time to think of a character for her too, though i might already have an idea...!)
;^; Thank you so much! It's still kind of crazy to me that people are interested in owning her, since she just kinda started as a personal project. Thanks so much for the encouragement
Shes to cute to exist (ﾉﾟ0ﾟ)ﾉ~
Hehe thank you~
I'm so excited about this doll! I haven't found a bjd that has my body type, but this one is it!
Aw thank you! I'm so glad you like her
Finally, a realistic doll! Great job!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like her ^__^
realistic? lol. correct me if this isn't what you meant, but it's ALSO realistic to be skinny, buff, fat etc? why is this doll realistic?
Omg I'm so obsessed and in love with Viola and that ur making her possibly with a boy addition, u have me enchanted, hook line and sinker!!!
I would DEF be interested in knowing more about your sales plans. She is GORGE! Cracking wee body !
Awesome :D I'll be updating the channel as soon as I get more info. Thanks so much
I'm really interested in sculpting a bjd because i cant afford one and i enjoy diy things and i feel so unbelievably lucky i found a tutorial on a curvy doll! You really dont see those much. She's absolutely beautiful. Curvy girl power ;) thank you for sharing!
I need one!!!
Ahh thank you ^0^ I will be sure to update here as soon as I get her finished!
you must be really talented! i wish i can sculpt just like you! and have a vet job be a sculptor and an artist and care animals! :D you are the best sculptor i've seen on UA-cam!
6:41 she remids me of midna from twilight princess at this point
The 1st time I see a ''bigger'' gjd, they're all like normal girls or thinner sometimes... I Love your work. 😘
I think curves are beautiful! Being overweight is NOT UGLY! What people don't understand is that being overweight/fat has nothing to do with health, and you can be a beautiful big girl nonetheless but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of your body! Skinny people, fat people, average people , purple people, striped people will all look absolutely beautiful when they take care of themselves, by eating right and being active, by listening to their own body and taking care of their mental health. We all need muscle and we all need fat, trust me, you are GORGEOUS no matter your weight! But for your own happiness! Always try to take care of yourself :) learn to love yourself and always appreciate yourself, because there's no one else like you, and without you, the world wouldn't be the same. 💕
I've only recently started looking at dolls as a hobby and I've been kind of iffy about spending money on the hobby but I really want one of your dolls. She's so so cute!
Amazing work. My only bit of advice is maybe try sounding more confident? You sound like you're about to cry.
This is not hate, I'm just suggesting. I really love your work and i think it's really something special.
Very well done! I'm new to the BJD community and the way you structured your video and created your doll is very inspiring! Thank you!
I adore your doll and sculpting! thank you for sharing your process and personally i would love the option part(s) too. Your work is beautiful.
Your vision for her body is just perfect
*I just saw your phenomenal work here for the first time.* Thank you for creating a lovely doll with realistic measurements! I'm hoping to see her become popular with the industry client based. *NEXT...*
oh i like the reason you named her viola! you said it and it took me a moment to realise why the locks were at all related to the name but i got it after a sec
OMG!!! Thank you so much for these videos i have been wanting to try my hand at making my own BJD for so long but ive had no idea how to start the process. So thank you so much from the bottom of my heart and your doll is beautiful! I cant even express how much i appreciate these.
Reminds me of Rose Quartz from SU! Love the sculpt!
Just came across your videos, I know it's a few years ago now but I wanted to thank you. I'm making my first BJD. Viola is so alive, that is the appeal isn't it, they really are little characters. 🌹
Not only am I in LOVE with this beautifully crafted sculpt, I just love seeing how it's helping alot of these girls to see the beauty in themselves! Thank you using your amazing talents to inspire and celebrate the curvy girl! (or guy lol)
I am in love with this doll's body sculpt/type and her face is gorgeous too
Thankies for sharing your BJD journey : ) And thanks for the links and infos!
And for the question: YES, interested in changeable parts : D I love her shape. She looks so fluffy - I'm really happy with the body mass and like chubby dolls.
I love how expressive her hands are and I love her belly. So soft looking. And I wanna says thanks for sharing this, been poking at my own BJD sculpt and this gave me some motivation to make some progress on it.
Thank you so much!
Ahhh, you're welcome! Progress has been slow due to a massive obligation I had this summer, but starting today I should be able to focus a bit more. Thank you!
I cannot wait until she is available for preorder! I'm in love with this body!
Thank you so much! I'm still hoping for next month to open the preorder :) I'm glad you like her!
I'm sculpting my own bjd at the minute, and I can't stop watching your videos for help and guidance! They're so well made and informative. Do you have any videos about mystique? She looks like a beautiful face plate :)
OMG, she's absolutely adorable. :3 ... You are very talented. ❤ (Can't wait to see the second part.) ✨
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like her
Beautiful work and very skilled too..it’s nice to see a doll that is made to look like a curvy lady and not the really skinny ones ..she will be beautiful finished I am sure 😀
Im a bigger girl myself and I just LOVE your sculpt of Viola ! Beautiful work !
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like her
I have been looking for a how to for this forever, thank you, such a amazing peace of art
I love how diverse your dolls are! They're so cute!!
You should sooo do the male parts!! I feel as though their aren’t any chubby male bjd sculpts and even if many people don’t want it, you can still have it as a request with a small fee to it :o
Great job! Your voice is a lullaby, it calm me down instantly and is kinda miracle!
It's good to see more videos like this around, i hope to try my hand at making my own BJD at some point, and I'm having trouble finding good information, so seeing this definitely gave me a bit of insight, can't wait for part 2 and to see Viola finished! She looks great :)
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful! I had a hard time finding information, too... The Joint forum, Twigling's article, and a lot of trial & error have gotten me through XD I hope to try more sculpting and learn even more in the future ^___^
I love your work! She looks very cute and I love her body, finally someone that makes different body shapes 💖
Well, I feel good about my body now. Thanks, Summerbird BJD!!!
She is utterly brilliant - beautiful and brilliant! I look forward to seeing all of Viola's updates, and any other future sculpting adventures!
This video really has inspired me to go back and finish my first sculpt! I sadly didn't remember the saran wrap over the styrofoam...so I've got some scraping to finish. I'll just have to keep that in mind for body/limbs! XD;
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like Viola
I have been looking for a doll built like this! She is beautiful
I like how her top half moves as well it’s a detail you usually don’t see in other dolls
She's a teeny bit bustier than I, but she's built exactly like me. I'm so proud to see representation and she's absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for your hard work. Makes me want to cry to be seen in doll form like this lol
She's amazing! I love her! Great job sweetie!
Thank you! I'm glad you like her ^__^
The face reminds me a bit of the DoD Twing-key face! One of my favorites. So sweet and soft!
EEEEEEEEEE I LOVE THE LITTLE TUMMY IT'S SOOOOO CUTE ♡0♡ you are amazing at making dolls
I love the way you just did it! Continue to keep making bod as you have a real talent!
Holy things in the world, she looked gorgeous right from the first drafts! Amazing
Hi! New sub, here. This is the video that will pull me, kicking and screaming into BJD sculpture. I've been looking - oohing and ahing for quite some time. The beautiful, curvy figure of this doll might just do the trick. Also, your low key, rather modest presentation is quite captivating. So, it begins! Thanks! Beautiful work.
i just found your channel but i wanted to say that your voice is so soothing omg
You did such a good job she looks so Beautiful and I loved Watching your videos on making the doll.😍😍😍😍❤❤❤
Wow she is sooo pretty. Thanks so mutch for uploading these Videos! Her bodyshape is so lovely❤️