Removing BJD faceups using alcohol, acetone, and brush cleaner
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- Hello everybody! I'm getting ready to paint several of my dolls, but before I can do that, it's time to remove the old faceups. There are a couple solvents people use for this, but this time I'll be showing you faceup removal done with alcohol, Winsor & Newton brush cleaner, and acetone--as well as showing how and why I use them together to get better results.
Also, just a heads up that there probably won't be a video for Rune's customization project next week. I lost a whole week of free time to dealing with automotive repairs. My car is up and running again, but I'm only just getting started on the next step of doll customization! I may upload a haul video or something to fill the empty week, since I recorded one a long time ago and never did get around to uploading it.
So sorry!
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Thank you for this video! I'm going to redo my Dollmore Lusion's faceup after having her for 7 years. I've never really been satisfied with the faceup her previous owner gave her and I just can't really get attached to this big girl even though I really want to. I have some experience applying faceups, but I've only removed one once before so this video was very helpful! Wish me luck with this $500 doll head 😬
I've only ever used pure acetone for my dolls, and been doing my own faceups for 10 years. I've heard of people using alcohol, but glad I never tried that! I do like the addition of Windsor and Newton for when something needs to soak a bit, and definitely see me adding that to my supplies now~
I'd never used acetone just because I couldn't ever find any without dye in it until recently, so it's the newest addition to my repertoire. Leaving stuff to soak in the W&N sure was a life saver for removing my project doll's old paint, though, since it was coated with polycrylic floor sealants and such. I can't imagine trying to scrub all that off without soaking it now!
+Lomi's Playground Floor sealants?! o_O I got lucky on my find. I live right next to a CVS and they had 100% acetone, so th as t was my source for awhile. Our Walmart also carries it, and have gotten it there ever since due to it being a bit cheaper. I always heard that beauty supply stores carried it, too.
Yeah, Minwax polycrylic sealant is meant for finishing hardwood floors, but since it's so durable, I use it on doll projects a lot. XD When I first started getting dolls, the shops nearby only had acetone meant for removing nail polish, so it was bright blue and turned everything else blue, too. The Target near my house has 100% acetone without dye though, so now I'm all set! Not that I think I'll need another bottle soon; it sure goes a long way.
Loving these tutorials! They're so easy to understand and so detailed! Since I'm trying to start with this, these tutorials have been really handy! I've been looking through your channel but I'm still wondering, where do you buy your dolls? I've looked online but I'm still not sure where the best place to get them from is. Really appreciate the help and thanks for all these tutorials! Not a lot of people dedicated to this hobby have videos that show starters where to start
Thank you for your kind words! I'm really glad my videos have helped you.
I use brush cleaner too and dip a brush on it to clean the corners of the mouth, nostrils and ears, but I never thought of a tooth brush haha
Yeah, I feel like the toothbrush works really well when you need just a little extra scrubbing power! Hits all the nooks and crannies, but not stiff enough to damage the resin.
Odd note buuuut is it just me or does the Claude have the same nose and brown shape as the jessica? they could be related. or I'm seeing things lol. very educational video. thanks. I've tried two of the three
I don't think it's just you! I definitely see a resemblance, though I hadn't noticed it before. I'll have to keep that in mind for if he ever needs a sister LOL
+Lomi's Playground Glad I could point it out to you 😆
Thanks Lomi :)
So basically, if I wanted to just make eyebrows looking more blurry (actual ones are too heavy with detailed lines), I should probably actually use the isopropyl alcohol, less than 90%, correct? Maybe just gently tapping a cotton ball on the current eyebrows?
Not planning to remove face up, but blushing of face and body. What would be the best to use? Thank you for you video as well!👍🏻
Anything that's sealed on has to be removed with the same stuff! Body blushing is always sealed the same way. Just keep in mind that it's not always possible to remove certain parts of the faceup - taking blushing off cheeks, for example, can usually only be done by removing everything. You can try to remove only certain areas of paint, but it can cause the edges of the sealant around that area to turn white and flaky.
Cleaning between the slightly open lips and the ears on small heads are a paaaaaain. D:
Thanks so much for this video!!!
THAAAAAAAAAANK YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
can alcohol be used but not pure and mix with baking soda?
I use alcohol and it works just fine 😊 and the face up comes off even quicker when I use alcohol with a magic eraser. I agree that it is quick to dry but other than that I haven't noticed any problems
I think it's one of those things where it's going to depend on the dolls you're working with, too. I had a Bobobie doll I used alcohol on many times without issues, but the thin spots on my IH Claude are definitely brittle now, so I try to be careful with him. There are a lot of factors that play into it! I just prefer to avoid it now since my collection has shifted toward IH dolls and I know it can be a problem for them. ^^
what kind of alcohol do you often use? i use alcolhol 70% and the face up never comes off :(
How long would you say you were using each product before a soap and wash?
I always worry about something happening. I have done stuff before, and I usually do no more than a minute using each solvent and then do a good a soap wash and then rinse and repeat that until all the face up/most is gone. I only use winsor and Newton. And I have a fear that even a small amount time with it will start to ruin the resin. 😢
I don't rinse Winsor & Newton until I am done cleaning the head, and I've never suffered any adverse effects from it, although you always want to test your resin with the headcap or something before using any solvent - certain types of resin will react to different things :) With isopropyl alcohol and acetone, I rinse more frequently, but they can only affect your resin as long as they are liquid. As soon as they evaporate, they're no longer "active" and all that's left is residue to be washed away. Acetone in particular evaporates super fast, so it's really only "active" on the surface for maybe 10-15 seconds at a time before it dries out.
will you upload the faceups?
Definitely! I'm just waiting for the right weather to spray sealant so I can do them. I live in a region with super high humidity, so the weather has to be just right for faceups. ^^
excellent tutorial.....thank you......but what are those blue marks on the male doll head's cheek?
Good question! It's epoxy clay added to change the shape of his cheeks.
Oh you're so clever! Thank you very much. I'm new to this. I normally paint reborn dolls. I'm so grateful for artists like yourself who are willing to share their techniques. Couldn't do it without you!
What are the ingredients in the brush cleaner? We don't have that brand in my country so I need to go by the actual content.
I believe the active ingredient is a form of ethanol, but I'm not positive since the bottle doesn't say.
Lomi's Playground Searching for ethanol it seems to be ethyl alcohol, is that the same? Or is it too drying like pure alcohol?
I'm honestly not sure what the difference in performance is--I've been trying to find more information on the contents, as I know the brush cleaner is not flammable and it doesn't really smell like alcohol or anything, so I know it has additional ingredients. However, the product data sheet I am finding is only showing ethanol as the active ingredient, so I'm not sure what else to tell you :( I'll keep looking though.
I asked the company for the ingredients and their reply was that "it's private information" D: Thank you for taking the time to do research. I got ethanol and it has a very fainted smell, so I though maybe the brush cleaner was that but a bit more diluted, but if it's not flammable then I'm not sure.
cool!!!
When you live in a country where it difficult to get rubbing alcohol
The brush cleaner is probably not available...
And acetone that is nail polish remover is not pure acetone (has oils)
Acetone-free nail polish remover can still be used in most instances as long as it does not contain dye. Winsor and Newton brush cleaner has oils in it as well so that doesn't automatically mean it can't be used :) I recommend finding non-acetone nail polish remover and testing it on the doll's head cap to make sure it won't harm the resin. If it doesn't seem to affect it then you should be able to use it to remove faceups too. Just make sure to wash the doll thoroughly with soap after you are done to remove all oils.
I can't erase acrylic paint on my plastic mini Madame Alexander doll ,acetone is helping but scratch her skin:(
Oh no! Plastics can be difficult to work with because they all react differently to different solvents. Another good option if you can find it is Goo Gone. It usually can remove acrylic paints without harming ABS or PVC plastics. But it's always a good idea to test a new solvent on the back of a doll's head to check for possible harm before using it on the whole thing.
Lomi's Playground oh thanks so much I have goo gone in the garage :-) :-)
can we use baby oil to removed the dolls makeup?
No, it is not like human makeup... it is sealed on with paint, so you have to use a solvent remover like acetone, rubbing alcohol or brush cleaner to take off the paint layers. Oil products are not good for the dolls, they can cause damage over time.
cool!!!