BJD hobby on a budget: Transforming a 30cm doll from Aliexpress

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • This is the girl on my current profile picture. She was CAD15 fully dressed, what can I do with her?
    As announced on this video, I am in the middle of moving places, so it will be a while before I upload again, but I have tons of ideas and suggestions, so stay tuned!
    Music from BGM President: www.bgmpreside...
    Songs used:
    Lovely Kids
    Music from Ikson www.iksonmusic...
    Songs used:
    Mon Paris
    Cloudy
    Sunflower
    Waiting
    Lonely
    Throwback
    Present
    Motion
    Voyage
    My IG: / mayyeoshen
    My Facebook: / mayyeosart
    My Flickr: www.flickr.com...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 63

  • @The_miIk
    @The_miIk 2 роки тому +17

    I would love to do this! I really want to collect these dolls but I don't have lots of money. So I would love to buy a cheap doll and work on her over time to make her look expensive.

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому +5

      I understand completely! Resin dolls are an expensive hobby so these are a good option and they look almost as good in pictures! (The bodies are not that aesthetic but their head sculpts can be really nice)

    • @vinic.k6142
      @vinic.k6142 2 роки тому +1

      Me too Sapritly doesn't even buy acetone for erase the makeup, instead uses perfume

    • @The_miIk
      @The_miIk 2 роки тому +1

      @@vinic.k6142 oh good idea! The doll would then also smell good to lol

    • @vinic.k6142
      @vinic.k6142 2 роки тому +1

      @@The_miIk first I tried hand sanitizer, and I find that's not working.after I try this

    • @The_miIk
      @The_miIk 2 роки тому

      @@vinic.k6142 maybe it depends on the alcohol density

  • @Sherry-jn5zn
    @Sherry-jn5zn 2 роки тому +3

    You inspired me! I just ordered a 60cm doll from Aliexpress. I didn't even know this was an option. Now I can try a big doll. $500 plus was more than I could afford for a new hobby so this is perfect 😊

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому

      I'm glad it inspired you to start into the doll hobby! These dolls do hold a lot of potential. Have fun!

  • @EverTheFractal
    @EverTheFractal 2 роки тому +4

    ah I've fallen in love with these videos, you inspire me so much! I love your style and softness of your art!

  • @KiMuranaka
    @KiMuranaka 2 роки тому +10

    I'm so happy that your videos got recommended to me. They are so so helpful! I got into customizing Monster High dolls about 1 year ago, but I originally wanted to customize BJDs. (Don't have the money to buy them tho lol)
    You give me hope that I can create a cute looking doll with the ones I've seen on wish, aliexpress, etc.
    Thank you so much for making these videos!

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому +4

      I'm so glad that you could get inspired to try and customize your own doll! There are so many cute dolls on Aliexpress! I know the tools needed are an investment but you use such little amount of paint and so on that they will last you forever in your customization journey.

  • @Star-mv9st
    @Star-mv9st 2 роки тому +1

    After opening the head..Can you show us how you put it back or did you put glue on it?

  • @Txesare
    @Txesare 2 роки тому +3

    Lovely custom! I Have a similar doll myself and tbh doesn't look as cute as yours (although the good thing about the head was that it was bald so I can make cute wigs). Maybe you could make a cute themed outfit for the dollie once you settle!

  • @pennydreadfull
    @pennydreadfull 2 роки тому +1

    Adorable as always!

  • @sirjuiceskywalker
    @sirjuiceskywalker 2 роки тому

    Hey May, just wanted to thank you. I have started using your videos as inspiration to texture my 3D character models. It's always fun to watch you do your thing and make something look better than it did.

  • @mountain_dreams
    @mountain_dreams 2 роки тому +1

    Usually I watch mainly Monster High or Ever After Hight repaints, but your style is just so cute and sweet! Reminds me of the style i wish I could do a doll of mine in thats a vintage doll from grandmother, I've been wanting to touch her up for years but been too terrified...been looking into how to at least clean her up though. Have you ever considered trying different types of dolls? Even if not these are absolutely precious and i binged all the videos you have so far

  • @efratospovat7799
    @efratospovat7799 2 роки тому

    Just amazing painting... just bought the same kind of doll, maybe I would have the courage like you to repaint it

  • @sheanartisthunty
    @sheanartisthunty 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work as usual 💕

  • @moda78z
    @moda78z 2 роки тому

    She’s absolutely adorable 😍

  • @DustySprinkles
    @DustySprinkles 2 роки тому +2

    I can’t wait for my dolls to arrive from AliExpress! You’re art is inspiring! Quick question, can you use acetone instead of a magic eraser to remove the factory paint?

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому

      You'll love your new dolls I'm sure! You can use acetone it's just that brush cleaner and magic eraser remove quicker the default paint.

    • @DustySprinkles
      @DustySprinkles 2 роки тому

      @@maypaints6422 Thank you! Another quick question, do you make your own doll eyes or buy them? I have no idea what size eyes an aliexpress 16cm bjd uses and I don't know where I should be buying new inset eyes.

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому

      @@DustySprinkles It will depend on the doll, because even dolls with the same height will wear different eye sizes! This one specifically wears 10mm... So it's best to just measure them once you have them with you (you measure the iris), and you can look for them at places such as etsy. The ones on Aliexpress are not very good tbh

  • @Tenmitsudou
    @Tenmitsudou 2 роки тому

    Great work. I hope your move goes well and you can settle quickly.

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I hope it goes by quick too

  • @hope_adl9846
    @hope_adl9846 2 роки тому

    OMGG I JUST FOUND UR CHANEL AND IM IN LOVEEE❤❤❤
    Shee looks so cutee
    most factory dolls makeup for me also looks kinda harsh thats why its kinda a problem for me too lmao
    also do u hv any tips for someone who wants to start learning to do face up??

  • @Blueraven7466
    @Blueraven7466 2 роки тому +1

    I got a doll that looks like that one just no hair, eyes, clothes it got nothing basicly. I put eyes in trought the eye holes, and used das clay to make the eyes stay in place. The question is can you do face up with the eyes in, or will it ruin the look?

  • @SIMP_png
    @SIMP_png 2 роки тому

    This is adorable! Your videos make me want to try doing this myself haha

  • @aliyabatrisya
    @aliyabatrisya 2 роки тому

    it's so cute😍

  • @renesmeenick9937
    @renesmeenick9937 2 роки тому

    I wish that I could send my doll to you for beautiful make up... your work is great and lovable...🥰

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому +1

      That is the best compliment ever, thank you so much!

  • @kakyointenmei2898
    @kakyointenmei2898 2 роки тому

    bro,ur vids makes me remake a doll!!! u'r amazing

  • @glitterymist7707
    @glitterymist7707 2 роки тому

    How did you put the head back? Did you glue it? Can you do a face up without cutting the head and removing the eyes? Is that possible?

  • @VondaInWonderland
    @VondaInWonderland 2 роки тому

    She looks so much better ♥

  • @konpeitosama
    @konpeitosama 2 роки тому

    She's so cute!

  • @cindysouth3209
    @cindysouth3209 2 роки тому

    Beautiful ❤️😇

  • @thaovomai-m1g
    @thaovomai-m1g 6 місяців тому

    What did you use to clean off excess powder from your eyebrows?

  • @Bane_Amesta
    @Bane_Amesta 2 роки тому

    Aw she turned out so pretty!

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому

      Very interesting discussion! After seeing some of these in person, it's funny to see how they're like some sort of Frankestein. Some dolls have the same body but are different in size by 1cm or so, so my guess is that they are 3D modelled and then printed, and same with the heads. I've seen the same head on a 1/6 scale and on a 1/12 scale. So yeah, a very curious world.
      They have a huge range or articulation and don't seem fragile at all. Some people are afraid their joints might wear off but I think they're kinda sturdy? The difference in weight though is a huge pro, specially for people who like posing them outdoors and taking pictures (like me).

    • @Bane_Amesta
      @Bane_Amesta 2 роки тому

      @@maypaints6422 just like I thought, I bet the randomness of the scales and the rest of stuff would kill a BJD collector 😂
      Anyway, thanks for the clear response, I'll start to save some money to get one of these one day 💖

  • @chainzRRR
    @chainzRRR 2 роки тому

    How do you close the scalp after you open it to remove the eyes?🤔 I have the same doll & i want to change the eye color😩 TIA~!

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому

      Hello I use the same putty I used to place the eyes, as seen on this clip = ) ua-cam.com/video/6ZYSmEaD8t4/v-deo.html

  • @luvlyleo2836
    @luvlyleo2836 2 роки тому

    Beautiful ❤️

  • @alefracortes3353
    @alefracortes3353 2 роки тому

    Que usa de brillo? Nombre porfavor , gracias , muy linda quedo. Me gusta tu trabajo

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому +1

      Creo que en espaniol vendria a llamarse "barniz acrilico brillante", en ingles es "gloss medium". Muchas gracias!

  • @GarotaEstranha7166
    @GarotaEstranha7166 2 роки тому +1

    What is the size of the 30 cm doll's eyes?

  • @praying4patience
    @praying4patience 2 роки тому

    Where do you find clothes for dolls this size….I bought one of those dolls from AliExpress but she was naked, she’s 30 cm

  • @ABILARUMAISHASYABANI
    @ABILARUMAISHASYABANI Рік тому +1

    Samaa

  • @sp77622
    @sp77622 2 роки тому

    How much did the eyes measure in mm?

  • @raigirlff679
    @raigirlff679 2 роки тому

    Makeup removing product name????

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому +1

      The brand I use is Winsor & Newton brush cleaner

    • @raigirlff679
      @raigirlff679 2 роки тому

      @@maypaints6422 ok tnku

  • @Vitrianna
    @Vitrianna 2 роки тому

    what is msc?

    • @Vitrianna
      @Vitrianna 2 роки тому

      what happen to the top head? did you just leave it open so you can customize her eyes? i wanna change the hair of my doll... but i don't know what materials i should use as a hair... i was thinking, using a real hair and color it to my desired hair color... also i wanna change the eyes. before seeing your vid, i was also considering opening her head... but im not confident... i also want to ask the powder like colors... what was that, will it smudge if apply it directly? or i need some kind of sealant to preserve the color?

  • @Kaijithefool
    @Kaijithefool 2 роки тому

    any chance you'd do non human bjd dolls from aliexpress?

    • @maypaints6422
      @maypaints6422  2 роки тому +1

      I haven't actually seen non human dolls, but then again maybe I haven't searched for them. I'll go take a look

    • @Kaijithefool
      @Kaijithefool 2 роки тому

      @@maypaints6422 I have seen some mostly a few dragons and a foxes/griffins/cats! and such!