All Materials for Doll Customizing

A run down of all the materials you could need to get into this hobby! I hope you find this helpful. Thanks for watching. Stay Artsy! 안녕~!
FACE- ESSENTIALS
Acetone nail polish remover
Q-Tips + Tissues
Watercolor pencils
Soft Pastels
Several small brushes
Pencil sharpener
Eraser, Kneaded eraser
Mr. Super Clear UV flat
alternatives: Testors Dullcote, Citadel Purity Seal, Liquitex Matte
VAPOR MASK [not what I showed in the video!!]
Varnish
Cotton gloves
MORE MATERIALS
Acrylic Paint
Pearl-Ex Powders
Liquitex High Gloss Varnish
False Lashes
Elmer's Glue-all or Fast Grab Tacky Glue
Toothpicks
Apoxie Sculpt
Latex gloves
Armature wire (20 gauge)
www.amazon.com/
www.dickblick.com/
www.michaels.com/
junkyspot.com/
www.hiroboy.com/ [MSC for UK residents]
www.nonaptime.com/2012/09/mr-s...
www.nonaptime.com/2015/02/repa...
HAIR, ROOTING, and WIGGING:
Thread Scissors
Pliers
Pins
Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive
Rerooting tool (drill chuck + needle)
Doll hair (Saran, Nylon, Kanekalon, Acetate,Acrylic Yarnetc...)
www.dollyhair.com/ [SHIPS INTERNATIONAL]
www.restoredoll.com/ [SHIPS INTERNATIONAL]
www.mylittlecustoms.co.uk/
www.joann.com/
dollycare.blogspot.kr/2011/04/...
• How to re-root your do...
• How to Make a Doll Wig...
/ @chaymiecreates
www.arkathwyn.com/bjd---wig-we...
eveningdreams8.tumblr.com/post...
CLOTHING:
Scrap fabrics
Thread, pins, needles, etc
www.joann.com/
miniatures.about.com/od/dollsh...
monsterhigh-club.ru/kostyum-zo...
HELPFUL SITES/CHANNELS:
www.nonaptime.com/category/cus...
/ hextian
/ myfroggystuff
/ nicollesdreams
/ sugarcharmshop

[@kainoahthefrog]

1. Water based pencils, tissues Q-tips. 2. Soft pastels. (Brush and sharp knife) 3. Pencil sharpener and erasers. 4. Mr Super Clear. (Face masks, Amazon) 5. Cotton gloves. 6. Acrylic paints. 7. pearlex powders. 8. Liquitex. 9. False lashes. 10. Apoxie Sculp 11. Thread scissors, pliers, pins, fabric-tac, rerooting tool, and fake hair.

[@tiffanyzhu9587]

the vapor mask adds at least a good $20 because they are those hazmat masks that you imagine when you think of 'apocalypse radioactive suit'

[@stevem7189]

Time to get to work!

[@vynnzy3622]

KatTheFox thx!!!😊😊

[@breadboie8352]

Your pfp is gross

[@maeam]

This list on a HUGE budget: 1. My aunt’s old watercolor pencils 2. Some old pastels (also from Aunt) 3. Pencil sharpener and erasers (stolen from school) 4. Some masks from around house and some varnish 5. Polyester gloves (also at home lol) 6. Set of dollar store paints 7. Flour??? (At home) 8. Water??? (Also at home) 9. Hair (barber shop [ew]) 10. Old clay from sibling’s science project 11. Ransack my mom’s sewing supplies Cost: ~ $5!

[@HeXtian]

Lol this was so entertaining to watch for some reason! Thanks for the hair info, i needed it! Lmao

[@Dollightful]

No problem! I bet you know more than I do about most of the stuff, though. Haha :P

[@Dollightful]

I'm so sorry, but I honestly have no knowledge about Pullips! D:

[@mattz2021]

I know search it up I'm sure there's some thing

[@toxicderal8548]

omg ur videos are 😍😍😍

[@renatadanilevskaya6446]

I came here from you video

[@rrealism_]

"Mom? Can i get $464?" Edit: oh my god I had no idea this got so many likes! To anyone who misunderstood this I was trying to make a joke. I understand that doll customization costs a lot of money and I respect anyone who dedicates their time to it immensely. I just thought it was funny because my mom would be really confused lmaooo. Sorry for the misunderstanding :(((

[@cc4dds696]

It was a joke. And a relateable one. X3

[@drawingjunkie7443]

@Norah Lee It was a joke. Jesus..People these days.

[@theworkmans9717]

That’s what Christmas is for hehe you know their going to give you money if they bought you consoles I guess I’m doing a big demand from parents

[@cryptidcollective1163]

@Norah Lee r/wooooooosh

[@me0w15]

It’s not a funny joke,she spends thousands of dollars to make you happy!🤫🤔

[@StarShine428_]

To anyone reading the transcript, I have a few helpful edits for you: 1:11 - the watercolor pencils brand Is Faber Castell 2:13 - Using a regular eraser first, and a KNEADED ERASER second. I just wanted to help out for those who are hearing impaired

[@quail349]

Agggghhhh!!!!!! I REALLY want to do this, I love art, crafts, painting, drawing faces and more, and just EVERYTHING about this sounds amazing and super fun! However, age has got me. I'm 12, and obviously can't get a job yet, so I'm stuck on the tiny allowance I have. It makes me really frustrated! I will have to be happy with just watching your videos- which, I might add, are fantastic! I love your videos, they make me smile every time. You have amazing creativity, and have a beautiful personality. Keep on making videos!!

[@coulrophxbia]

im 11 but im just forcing my mum to buy the stuff for me XD

[@user-of5dw9tk6x]

MoonMonkey155 Sammmme xD

[@teaismeowingatyou]

#soz 4 u! 😯😦😕😨😢 waaahhhhhhh!

[@shmonyaa9024]

hi! I realized I'm a year late, but I wanted to try and help :)I used to be frustrated like you :( but I've learned to stay on the positive side! when you are an adult who works a job, you need to spend money on necessities . However, as a kid, you don't! so you can save up any money you get towards your hobby! take the list from the desc and look around in cabinets for the more common stuff. look online for cheaper alternatives for things! for example, when your first starting, you can buy acrylic yarn instead of nylon/kanekalon/saran! there are many amazing tutorials on that! and once you get better/know that you're committed, you can save up for better products! have fun and hope you get to do it :)

[@inavt2575]

You could always wish for stuff for your birthday and christmas 😄 And im shure that you could do small jobs for friends of the family for money, clipping the lawn, gardering work etc. And have a flea market and sell unwanted things, clothes and homemade food/ cakes :)

[@maiyo2916]

when you realize that you're* too broke ;w; Jesus this was 3 years ago why are people still correcting this

[@princesslieaorganda9234]

candycanepet aj Lol I have most of these😂

[@kittenglitters]

Fanandnerdgirl 12 sameee

[@novanettle7497]

I wrote down all the things I would need on a list (crossed off some things I already have) and have started buying a few things every now and then while I hunt for cheap second hand dolls :)

[@bradleyvanhyning9387]

*you're

[@squishlez]

candycanepet aj ikr

[@anerdandherbooks5064]

me: OMG FLUTTERSHYYYY!!!! Dollightfull: * takes off doll wig * Me: OMG BALD FLUTTERSHYYYY!!!!

[@CH4R0N_TH3_SP1D3R]

XD LOL!

[@ren-cm7dw]

"Mum? I need to go spend all my money on stuff to make a *doll* ."

[@kronk6257]

Literally me

[@hashane.]

Im spending my life savings. To save my doll that i destroyed 3 years ago, big regret, but a nice practice

[@nezumicreations]

Seal your doll in a cool dry place But Florida Is only Hot and humid lol Also I love your videos, your so creative

[@Dollightful]

Haha! You might have to go into uncharted territory and use the matte varnishes. Thank you!

[@SableChipmunk1]

mary Walter same here in Texas haha!

[@melissamoreno749]

Dollightful please do a tutorial on the reindeer girl 🙏🙏🙏

[@cryptid6279]

It's summer. In California. And I like to sleep in. God help me.

[@MascaraMorada]

Phantasma I know that feel.

[@doodlesdrumsticks9187]

Dollightful you have created a monster! Over the course of the weekend, I have binge watched almost all of your videos and now have a hankering to create a custom doll of my own. (Which eventually brought me here) I'm not quite sure when I will start on this new project but thank you for inspiring me to try something new! 💝

[@Annika-im9di]

Just wondering, did you make your first custom doll yet?

[@R0R0Z..R1FL3]

hey its been 6 years how are you going? i hope your doing well with the custom doll making xx

[@arthurzackaryabrin]

The good thing about being German and living in Germany is that you can buy Farber Castell pencils in almost every shop that sells school supplies XD (I have so many of them and now I know a good use for them XD) I will definitly try to start doing custom dolls myself :D Another good thing about having Cosplay as other hobby is that I have lots of wig hair from cut wigs I can re-use for the dolls ( I usually save anything I cut off of the wigs) :D aaaaand I have way to many scrap fabrics XD

[@angelic6melody309]

I’ve been wanting to start doll customizing since I was 12 because of your videos. I’m almost 18 now and now I want to customize more than ever! I’m really going to go through with it. I love the style of dolls you make, specifically the kawaii pinky ones and I’d love to make some! I’ve been doing art since I was little so I hope it turns out well! I know it will take some practice! You’ve really inspired me, Dollightful! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@Charzae]

As an alternative to pure acetone (which does have toxic vapors) or nail polish remover I use Windsor and Newton brush cleaner and restorer for dried acrylic and oil colors. It's about $10 Canadian a bottle, totally safe to use and removes the faces awesome. I've been using the same bottle for a very long time. Though I don't have a lot of completed dolls I've erased (what feels like) a billion faces. And I like to change my M2M skateboarder's eyes every few days or so. Not sure why. I'm pretty new to this myself so tons of trial and error, mostly error. Plus it restores my brushes. Yay. I've never tried polish remover so don't know how this compares but I love it. Also for a couple extra bucks I use the cosmetic cotton swabs instead of qtips, one end is flat and great for scrubbing out large areas of paint and the other comes to a fairly fine point, great for lip creases and other tiny painted areas. Plus they're much firmer than regular swabs. I use Testors since MSC is too costly to ship to Canada. I only have my bedroom to work in so I try to spray out the window then put the doll next to my air purifier and put a fan behind it to blow the toxic directly into the purifier and aim the purifier fan out the window. Works pretty good, never any smell even with fresh spray paint. Had to think outside the box since they don't have respirators for cats. I also have had problems getting the pencil to stick so for those with this issue here is my solution - Warning: if saliva makes you squirm stop new - I lightly dab the tip of the pencil on my tongue and voila sharp lines, rich color. I found trying to use water made them too wet and brushing with water after drawing just smeared or washed it away. Be advised you must apply sealant after each coat, if you try to go over it again, wet or dry, it will just remove the strokes already done. I've also had a little success using air dry clay from the dollar store to mold branches, vines, a unicorn horn and blend where I've glued on other doll parts. If you're just starting and wanna practice I recommend. I'm on a fixed income so I cut as many corners as I can. So far I only work with pencils, I have pastels and paint but I splurged on Derwent pencils, a 24 asst, 10 fleshtone and 12 metallic and I'm having way too much fun with the metallic. Highly, highly recommend. And thanks Dollightful, so happy to have found your channel. Your repaints are gorgeous.

[@InvaderMau]

How do you talk so much 😅

[@peachtea7269]

Removes the face?

[@grammarnazi6672]

This is a cheaper but still toxic alternative to msc: OFF bug spray. My sister and I used it because it's what we had available, and it worked. Granted, at first all it wanted to do was swirl the factory paint around on the face, but with some elbow grease and determination, it will eventually come off. The largest downside is that the doll will be really sticky afterwards. Dish soap can help with that.

[@Squirmy_Beans]

THAT IS THE LONGEST COMENT IVE EVER READ! XD

[@MissMozzie1]

This was all really helpful to me, thank you! I know it's been 4 years since you posted this, so maybe you have some extra tips for a newbie? 😄

[@actualtrash5085]

I've found all my supplies for only $53.49!!! I hope I can get them, I guess I'll have to work hard for some more money lol!!

[@Dollightful]

Nice price! ❤

[@quail349]

PLEASE tell me where you got your stuff! I am on a small budget and that sounds blissful.

[@Major003]

I'm a year late, but that is absolutely amazing!

[@theworkmans9717]

That would be 100 and something in Canada DARNIT

[@ji-aepark4125]

Where'd you get all those supplies from? {Also I think ARMY's (including me) are now taking over the world of the comment section}

[@tv-static4682]

oOf I am so broke, I am gonna have to skip a lot of these XD

[@lunariiart1320]

Same. Like how am I suppose to get enough money? I'm only a teen that's just heading into highscool.

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

@@lunariiart1320 I have a bunch of nail polish

[@jeng6786]

Lol wait until you see her video on budget doll remaking

[@alexismariecrooks2515]

Ikr

[@moraymaangulo3252]

Me the person who is also broke and probably don’t even have half of these things

[@dannibruh6366]

Gosh, I remember you being the person who got me into faceups and BJD in general. In 2017, I started doing monster high customs, and this year I'm going to buy my first real ball jointed doll. Thank you so much for introducing me to this community!!!

[@N3RDYG0GGLES]

Just did my very first attempt at painting a doll yesterday, for those in the UK (and if available elsewhere) who don't like using paintbrushes but want to use acrylics, try Posca pens. They're acrylic paint pens available as fineliners or chunky markers and were recommended to me at an art shop. I used the white fine one for my doll's eye whites and teeth and it seems to have worked really well, especially when putting multiple layers on the eyes.

[@mia-yt8xt]

thanks for this recommendation!

[@ib24]

N3RDYG0GGLES for people in the Netherlands this is a good alternative too I've seen em here too

[@Dollightful]

Sounds like a great supply!

[@4manflawlessround426]

I hate paint brushes, thanks!

[@zanerobbins7604]

N3RDYG0GGLES personally id be careful with paint markers on a custom, if they're water based it should be fine, (hopefully) but paint markers aren't technically acrylic in a marker, (unless you know it requires fluid acrylic to be refilled) most of the time its just opaque pigment in a liquid binder, so stay safe and even do tests to be extra careful.

[@raichump_yt]

Thanks for making this video... I've been wanting to try this for 3 years and never knew where to start. So I bought some things for a basic faceup. I decided to go with the cheap route, and instead of Mr Super Clear I went with Testors Dullcote. Here's the thing about Testors. It doesn't go completely matte and after a few coats with have this glossy look on the vinyl head of the doll... but on the body it goes matte because it's plastic. It is also very hard to build the colored pencils on as well so it comes out looking patchy unless you wet the watercolor pencils a little. It's good if you want to practice before buying and investing the money in super expensive materials... but I don't think anything beats Mr Super Clear. If you guys find something let me know.

[@Dollightful]

Mugzie Chan Thanks for letting us know about your experience with Testors. The search for an MSC alternative continues~

[@calumgalbraith958]

Mugzie Chan I think there is a prismacolour matte sealent that I've seen hextian use it is a bit glossy but still works good if you want a nice sealant x

[@calumgalbraith958]

Mugzie Chan also another thing I have done face ups without sealant you just have to use the pencils wet so that they rub of the face but you have to use a top coat of some kid to seal everything in place I use glue but only apply it were I use the pencils and don't seal the pastels because mine are really pigmented x

[@calumgalbraith958]

Mugzie Chan hope my advice helped xx

[@_-arl-_2423]

YET AGAIN I had the same problem AND IT'S HORRIBLE!!! But I got a complaint for using MSC so I guess i'll have to use it when and if I move to a house House

[@sanaelleglisenia6404]

I followed Dollightful for a bit of time and I just realised I have most of these things at home already (I craft A LOT and my dad is a bit of a hoarder... ) so... LOL but I still have to get the other half... I have a feeling I'm gonna have a to get a job... OH WELL!

[@MacyNavi]

I’m a cosplayer and looking into doing doll customs with my scrap fabric! Thanks for the tips on creating faces

[@ghetto8181]

I used clear nail polish to shine the eyes and I used mod pudge to seal it all because I wasn't about to spend big on this stuff 😂😂😂😂 and it actually turned out really nice and I'm happy with it lol

[@MissyMona]

Just for anyone thinking of doing this don't. Mod Pudge is only for paper crafts and nail polish isn't effective. The nail polish and Mod Pudge will get sticky and yellow with time.

[@NeeraTheLynx]

MonakoSM well some of us want to custom without breaking the bank, or can’t handle the toxicity of MSC. I’m testing mod pudge and a spray sealant for paintings, both are good and dry matte. Sadly mod pudge lifts soft pastels and smudge, but I can still work with it. Besides there’s many ways to custom and no right or wrong way, just do you.

[@MissyMona]

Um, in this case I disagree. I'd avoid Mod Pudge and Nail Polish entirely because it'll ruin your project and yellow over a long period of time. If you personally know this yourself and are okay with that it's fine but for any artist who works hard on a project the time they put into that project which can be hours and hours is worth more then trying to find a quick easy solution. That isn't to say that you can't find other options that are cheaper and easier but those two are just genuinely a bad idea.

[@NeeraTheLynx]

MonakoSM that's your opinion.

[@MissyMona]

This isn't just my opinion.. this is a fact. Modge Podge gets sticky with time on the dolls faces. I can even reference evidence to support this. You have the choice to use Modge Podge if you want to, I can't force you not to but you shouldn't. I wasn't saying this because I was trying to be rude, I was saying this because it'll ruin your projects with time. I'm not restricting your freedom to create so I don't understand what the issue is.

[@elastibulb7757]

What I got so far and prices, I am so close to having everything I need just waiting on MSC ;u; Acetone nail polish remover: Family Dollar $2 Waterccolor pencils x48: Wish App $10 + $1 shipping (Has a long wait for shipping) =$11 Pencil sharpener: Dollar Tree $1 Kneaded eraser: Dollar Tree $1 Soft pastels: Dollar Tree $1 Brushes 10 variety pack: $4 at Walmart Mr.Super Clear UV Flat: Amazon $22 + shipping (still waiting to receive) False lashes: Dollar Tree 1$ UV light glue: Wish App 1$ + $1 Shipping (It has a long wait for shipping) = $2 Latex Gloves x100: Dollar Tree $1 Cotton Gloves x4: Dollar tree $1 Practice Doll of doom: Family Dollar $2 (Polly Doll) Vapor mask: Dollar store $1(might replace with different one) Toothpicks: Dollar store 1$ Varnish: Walmart $4 Total so far: 60$

[@Dollightful]

Elastibulb Way to go! You did a great job being thrifty. Lol practice doll of doom!

[@harrycantwell5322]

can u use glue to paint over the dolls face instead of msc cuz im a 11 year old kid and i want to try making my first custom

[@rurone]

I've tried using matte Mod Podge as a base (kind of like glue, sold in all craft stores) watered down and sponged on carefully. It picked up the pastels, but not so much the watercolor pencils. It's not as subtle, but I'd suggest (given your age) to try acrylic paints.

[@rebelcraftbunny4912]

mod podge works best with an airbrush but testors dullcote works really well!

[@thespook1530]

Elastibulb Your profile picture is amazing.

[@georgia8758]

SQUEEEEE! My Mum is buying me some dolls to try out repaints! Thanks for inspiring me Dollightful! :D

[@dranimsay1963]

Same gurllllll

[@georgia8758]

@@dranimsay1963 omg i hope you have fun :)

[@sisters8a]

Kudos to your mom for helping you. Have fun 😊!

[@egggu]

I've been interested in doll customising for a while now, you and a few other creators really inspire me! I've gained a bit of the supplies over the years, so I have some stuff. this helped a lot, so thanks :D

[@Zebra-dogs]

Just thought I'd let you know that that Alpaca and sheep wool will always have come from well looked after, kindly treated animals because the wool is terrible when the animal isn't cared for properly :) And they can't sell poor quality wool

[@Dollightful]

Oh, that is very good no know! Nonetheless, I always want to be sure just in case.

[@Zebra-dogs]

Understandable. I'm lucky enough to be friends with someone that owns 3 alpacas...and 2 cria

[@Dollightful]

That is lucky! Very nice :D

[@Zebra-dogs]

Dollightful Very! I'll actually be finding out if I can get some poodle fur from her to use for wigs too

[@phantom-blossom3888]

Dollightful what is the difference between regular and soft pastels?

[@estatesalesbythegoodtheold8000]

Thank you, my 11 year old creative granddaughter shared your videos with me on her visit during Thanksgiving and was so excited about what you do and she wants to start.... so I have created her a tote of supplies for her Christmas gift this year. With so much garbage out there for her to watch and she loves yours... thank you for making it FUN. And for those concerned with the money... I am an avid estate sale shopper, I bought everything needed (except sealant) thru a handful of estate sales and for a starter kit spent only $88.

[@BreFit-dp9kx]

Me and my friend used to play with our monster high dolls when we were little and made a WHOLE world with them, we are now in our freshman year of high school and found an old Google doc with all their names, we both cringed like hell but we also wanted to "remake" It as a fun little project to bring them and I closer, as our school district is very odd and placed us both in different schools despite living in the same area. We have decided we are also going to use the dolls we once used as these characters and make our own customised dolls. So thank you so much for this video!! It showed them and myself what we are gonna need for this MONSTER of a project 🤣

[@1aunder118]

Omg I'm so glad I've found this. I've never done this before and wanted to do a very simple look-alike doll for my younger cousin to play with, this is probably the best series I've ever found for it!! Thank you!

[@casswalsh6144]

My dad is getting me the things i need to customise dolls but didn't know what to get so this video really helped him!

[@sheliie9936]

Cass Walsh I asked my mom if I can do it, and she said, “You can’t do that! You don’t even know what to do.” I’ve watched a million of these videos lol

[@katiegg7844]

Are you guys little kids or something

[@crimcrim1987]

My mom knows what I need but she only buying the hair.

[@Kicksno1fan]

KatieGG obviously? why even ask that? of course these videos are going to draw in children. lmao

[@gerardodiaz9502]

I'm broke so 😂😂

[@typicallymia.x3469]

My life goal was inspired by you: Giving Doll Customs, blankets and hand made teddy bears To children in hospital

[@fairtaillover3059]

OMG! Thats so nice of you! Great job!

[@potatomoden4529]

Ok thats so cool

[@kitkatmelon]

That's so cool and great! I hope this worked out, considering that this comment was made 5 years ago

[@liessibrand2383]

Hey if your gonna see this, is it safe to give customized dolls to kids? Since like msc is so toxic that you need a mask, and kids like to lick stuff. Just asking because if its safe i want to make some for my sisters

[@FairlyWicked]

I just wanna say thank you for all these videos. I've always loved art but lost my passion for making it growing up, but I recently discovered your videos and have become so entranced with doll customizing! Thanks to your vids I've found my passion for art again.

[@maloriemccarthy308]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have always wondered how to doll artists do it and now I know. I didn't know this, but I can actually do this with my old barbies from when I was little and I have all the supplies in my sewing room! This is so cool!

[@vukdra6725]

altogether everything costs $401.

[@alienzlurpiez]

gloria vuk I counted it as 464

[@LizardbethArt]

You don't have to buy everything all at once, nor do you have to get the largest sets or the most expensive artist grade right away. I work in an art supply store, and people who are wanting to try a new medium always cringe at the artist grade supply costs BUT there's nothing wrong with getting small sets of student grade materials, and then replace/add to/upgrade to higher quality materials slowly over time.

[@fluffybubbles6245]

gloria vuk rip

[@koalamarsc7452]

Not if you start off with stuff cheaper but are the same matierials she mentioned just not the same brand and start with some stuff that isn't all pro!

[@angelickiwi493]

Not necessarily, I mean when I was first starting out i bought a 2 dollar pack of Crayola water color pencils and some cheap varnish and that's honestly all I needed

[@mollypugh9877]

Thank you! This video was so helpful! I had watched other videos about materials and how to start, and none of them mentioned how to use the pastels. I didn't know if you wet them or just rubbed them, but now I do! Thanks again for the helpful information!

[@Dollightful]

I'm so glad it was useful! :D Thanks for watching.

[@Dana-zx8tu]

I really appreciate your videos especially this one. So many artists do'nt want to share their tips and tricks and you have no issue with it!

[@caitycupcake1365]

I need you to know how much I appreciate you. I've been watching your content for years, and I used to do faceups while I was younger and had more free time, but I never had the proper supplies. I finally have a chance to get the supplies I need and do my first "for real" face up. I came back to this video to make sure I get all the basics, and I just appreciate you so much. You're informative but also sweet and reassuring, and still funny and entertaining on top of that. You feel like a teacher who's really passionate about what their teaching, and helping their students learn. It just makes me happy. Thank you so much :)

[@MuldersSmoulder]

I've been doing customs for technically 3-4 years. (That is if you count when I first started just using nail polish as paint. NEVER do this, you will ruin your nose. I now typically have 5-6 nosebleeds per week because of this.) Lately I've been working with Sculpey clay, putting it on dolls by burning the clay with a lighter (also bad to inhale. And don't get me started on the high that you can get with just acetone. Wear a mask when using acetone and super glue.) So when I saw your video with the stuff you use, I was so relieved to find a safer, and better alternative. So thank you for ultimately saving me from myself lol. :)

[@yasming3733]

Mulders Smoulder I know this comment is old, but I really hope you've gotten better! It's sad to think one simple mistake can damage us! If you're not any better by now I hope you get healthier and thank you for the tips!

[@franklymydear7774]

My God, your video is the most generous and most informative one for anyone who decides to get into this hobby. Thank you very much! It was a delightful viewing and professionally done. More power to you!

[@user-ml7kt2wi5s]

I have no intention of doll customization art, but I love your voice. It's so uplifting to hear. It truly sounds like you're educating rather than showing off.

[@angelorion8274]

I finally got my doll today so I can make my own Seesaw Suga and I'm bingewatching all of your videos to maoe sure I've got everything I need. I'm so excited and can't wait to get going

[@elsalantto3831]

woow that is a cool idea, what doll did you use?

[@sakamakikasumi]

Wow, atcually it's rly cool idea and his image from seesaw is like 😎😎😎 💜💙

[@bangtanobsessed964]

Hold up? SEESAW?? I HAVE TO SEE HIM NOW

[@mandapanda6905]

Actually Kanekalon comes in a variety of natural and unnatural colors as well as neon shades. I use to buy it often to make synthetic dreads. < also you can dread them by backcombing and with steam. Anyway this video was very informative. I can't draw to save my life, but i sure do love to color. I own faber castell markers, I'm defiantly gonna try out their pencils.

[@TheSquaretoSpare]

I absolutely ADORE this video! You've obviously done a ton of prep work for this video and it shows in the high quality of your content. I've never made a custom before but now I'm sooo tempted to get started doing it 😊

[@Katwashere71]

Thankyou, been buying over time, picked up my first set of Dolls today ... just waiting on a few things from ebay and by next week I should be making dolls... I am so excited. Thankyou x

[@PriscilaQuin]

I'm REALLY excited to customize my very first Doll!!! Gonna use your tutorials, so thank you so much for making them! WISH ME LUCK! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Maddylishuss]

I love animals too and I usually get Alpaca fiber for my wigs and it is important if you care for how the seller gets the fiber and if any animals were harmed during the process so do your research! But don't immediately think it's bad to use animal furs because it isn't as long as you know who you are buying from and how the animal was treated! ❤

[@teaismeowingatyou]

#lol!😊😂😂😂😂😂🐄🐓🐕🐱🐥🐖🐗🐴🐮🐘🐂🐰🐧🐼🐺🐢🐹🐐🐍🐸🐑🐭🐦👑!!hahahahahahaha!!

[@jjimi6216]

IDK why but your intro "Annyeong" always make me smile like an idiot.

[@Dollightful]

Aww I'm happy to hear that :D

[@deadporium]

what does it mean? i’m too lazy to look it up lmao

[@Kz-rn9yh]

Alex I'm not sure but I think it means "Hi" in korean

[@ohok9960]

Yep! I believe it liteally means "peace", but it is also how you say hello.

[@minor4890]

it means hello and goodbye like aloha

[@FoxGameCZ]

Thank you!!!! You're a lifesafer. I want to try doll customisation but I didn't knew what everything I would need and where to start.

[@evie_decay]

Thank you so much for this video! For the longest time I have always enjoyed watching doll repaint and customs videos, but I never tried it out for myself. I recently pulled all of my old childhood Barbie dolls, Bratz, and other dolls from storage. Since I no longer have a significant attachment to them, I am very interested in repainting and customising them! Your video here has helped me so much already! I was very lost on how to begin and what materials I need. (Now to spend the rest of my day watching more of your wonderful videos!)

[@SeasonalFrostbite]

I loveeeeee art supplies!!!

[@teaismeowingatyou]

Same!!!!!!😁😀😊☺😄😃😂😉.......😴

[@adelynnjack5392]

Hey in the list it says Varnish in the discription box. What is it, do you know?

[@adelynnjack5392]

Nevermind! Just realized what it is lol

[@nuggetillustrations383]

I have everything to customize a doll Except a doll😂

[@ally-gh3hv]

I know right!!!! I have everything except a doll and the acetone to remove the face lol..

[@AriXlle_1108]

Gacha Nugget 10 same 😂

[@AN-ou6qu]

Gacha Nugget 10 buy one

[@crimcrim1987]

Ouch..

[@crimcrim1987]

I have the doll, acetone, tissues, and everything to remove the face. Then I have Doll hair but no reroot tool 😅😅...I have NO cotton gloves and NO Mr. Super Clear. I also don't have pastels so I'll have to buy them today after school. Most important thing missing: the water proof pens.

[@seigedrakonera5689]

I'm unbelievably blessed when it comes to fabric and yarn, as Im 6th generation seamstress in our family and my grandmother has a house on her propperty for JUST fabric, yarn, lace, threads and sewing machines. 😳 Though I still try to buy my own yarn because the stuff she has is exspencive natural fiber based yarns an I can't bring my heart to tear up an 30$-80$ scane of yarn just for a doll. But I do say I'm happy to have stumbled across the doll customizeing hobby as it's brought great joy to my grandmother to see one of us interested in sewing and has brought us closer. All the stores an history has been amazing to exsperience.

[@fightthefairy]

Wait... your grandmother has a SECOND HOUSE full of sewing stuff?? :-o

[@riotjohnson889]

Thank you for all the hard work you put in this video, I have literally watched this video 100 times!

[@seirona]

For the rerooting tool, you can use a "pin vise" too! I found that a drill chuck was actually more expensive to buy than a "pin vise".

[@pigosapresley9761]

2:12 that eraser looks like an elephant lmao

[@hiimkillian7143]

o hei it do

[@bubbly_aunji2518]

Horton hears a doll designer

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Actually, although I think I have most things I am really pleased that you have made these so I can check that I do have everything while I am waiting for my dolls to arrive! I am going to watch you whole series tonight and if I need anything I've overlooked I can get it on Monday when I am in town. This is fantastic, you think of everything! Thanks xx

[@fandomtrash7705]

In Texas, it's always 100+ degrees with very humid days. ): I don't think MSC would work...

[@WildAnimal2639]

Fandom Trash i live in west texas! I hear you and let me tell you, if you spray when the sun is going down and the air getts alittle more chill. You will have better luck. We get mostly dry nights where im at but if you have a patio or a room with a window/Windows screen. You should beable to properly seal your dolly

[@teaismeowingatyou]

I think it is u that hot! so can have a bit of 👅👉👌

[@angelickiwi493]

Oh yeah definitely I live in louisiana and visit Texas every know and then and the humidity and the heat doesn't allow it to sit right, I just use liquid varnish instead

[@lilyharvey2692]

Try spraying it on a spare room or garage that has air conditioning system

[@quin-chan4135]

Lol I feel ya. Only time it’s not burning hot is in winter, and it’s in the 20s and raining every other day.

[@francescamackay1724]

I'm hoping to be trying customs soon, so this was very helpful! Thanks!

[@erikaalexandraparrabernal2021]

you are just so amazing!!!!! I love the way you explain everything and how many options you give! thank you for sharing!!!

[@AFateSoTwisted]

This is awesome! I've been collecting dolls with the intention of customizing them, but wasn't sure what all I needed. Thank you!

[@Ferrinas1]

Thank you sooo much for making this video, ive been wanting to try re-customising a doll for ages but never new what to buy. Im 100% Subscribing to you :) xx

[@Dollightful]

I'm so glad to hear that! :D And thank you

[@valentinalee4047]

im so freaking broke...i wish i had like $300 to spend but im hella broke xD

[@perfectlyweird3808]

Valentina Lee same 😅

[@etsukooo_]

@@grummax6617 lol same

[@jeng6786]

She made a video for doing this on a budget

[@solbonc4746]

The thing is you can look for less expensive supplies, and you don't need all the materials all at once

[@mariacastro7855]

Same here

[@keys2stone1984]

I appreciate all the options you provided. I'll run ahead now to the stores to start my workshop materials. Thanks a lot 😘😘😘😘

[@bloodovertexas468]

I just want to thank you so much for posting this video and the others! Not many people share their tips, techniques and products used, so this is a life saver! I have three boxes of dolls I've been saving so this is going to be fun! - Bunny Voodoo (Austin, TX)

[@miharunnimpostor6401]

can you show us how to make that raindeer character? love your work by the way. sarang he

[@jahayrac8636]

Yeeeessssssssss! please I would love to learn how you used Apoxy sculpt to make changes to your doll customization. I'd like to repurpose some old bodies that I otherwise wouldn't need. I hate to trash something that could be useful at some point.

[@dbseamz]

And I'd like apoxie tutorials in general. I want to make some small figurines out of cloth but most of them are going to have helmets and go-carts, which I can't exactly sew. But for using apoxie on a doll, check out the new-ish video on "Skelita Wendigo". It's basically a spooky version of the deer character.

[@jahayrac8636]

+Rosie johnson yes! I did see it when it came out. She's to amazing to not follow her work and I'm glad I did. It was an awesome video. She did so much sculpting and modifying it was the like ultimate doll modification tutorial. lol now I just have to come up with an idea and sketch. Meanwhile it's nice having the resource :-D

[@user-mw5kr1uu3b]

Reindeer*

[@kl-ni6fm]

사랑해**

[@rachelthesleepyperson8436]

For everyone in the UK, this tutorial would be harder to follow because we don't have the same shops. I live in England and here's how I've gotten my stuff: Search ebay for "preloved" "used" or "secondhand" dolls to get them cheaper by bidding or just buying in bundles. You could also buy them in shops, but if you're on a budget I recommend the first way :) (I just realized that Dollightful says this in a your first custom video....Oh wellll I will remind you all again then lol) I got Classics Pump It Up Nail Polish Remover from B&M, it wasnt expensive but I don't remember the price. Its only ingredients are acetone and water. You don't have to have that specific one, but that's the one I use :) I got eyebrow tweezers to remove hair and glue from the dolls head in Wilkos (50p), cotton gloves are also sold there. Clothes: I get fabric by buying cheap clothes in charity shops! You can buy clothes for only £1 to cut up and use. MSC: I bought MSC from a website called modeldisplayproducts. It's a UK based site and delivery is very fast. It cost me about £17 for shipping + UV cut MSC. It has the flat version available too which is slightly cheaper, shipping is still £7, but thats because its a toxic aerosol so royal mail can't post it. This was the cheapest way I could get it. Hair: I buy hair on Etsy. There's two UK based shops, Retrodollsuk and LittleKatherineDolls. LittleKatherineDolls is cheaper and sells wefted hair. I don't know much about Retrodollsuk because I've never ordered from them but their hair is longer, I don't know if its wefted or for rerooting. Sewing material: Any shop with a crafts part.. Acrylic paint is also sold almost anywhere, like cotton buds and cotton pads. I was lucky enough to have a mother who loves arts and crafts, and she already had watercolour pencils, acrylics, a kneadable eraser and soft pastels. She let me have them so I was extremely lucky. Sadly that means I can't tell you a good place to buy them :( But I recommend The Range, it has literally EVERYTHING craftslike! I am 100% sure they will all be sold there. I hope this is helpful and I haven't forgotten anything!

[@cringegirl148]

rachel the sleepy person THE RANGE! Of course!!

[@kitkatmelon]

"preloved" is such a wholesome term for used dolls 😭

[@zaptrongamer1106]

Thank you so much for inspiring me into customizing dolls. My mother even agreed to this, just because she was how cool the transformation of your demon cool was. Again tbanks SOOOO much!

[@hiyuodin]

Watching this again properly because you, Katherine, have inspired me way too much now and I want to get into this hobby for real :D

[@emmaclouston2922]

I used matte mod podge to seal in one of my face ups it holds up really well!

[@Lillukkainen]

it will for a while, just wait until it gets all yellow and smudgy :D

[@emmaclouston2922]

@@Lillukkainen its been fine so far! its been about three months. hopefully this doesnt happen

[@kitkit-kititv]

Ahhhhh why is every thing so expensive 😫😫😫

[@rhiannonlewis7422]

@@emmaclouston2922 Curious on a 2 year year update tbh

[@emmaclouston2922]

@@rhiannonlewis7422 she’s still alive and well, I haven’t had her on display for about a year now, but she is not yellowed or smudged :)

[@QueenMasumi]

I may use the alternatives since my lungs...cant handle that ...at all! 46% lung function + Mr.super clear = ER. Thanks for taking the time to research and now I can see the other Safe alternatives! Also, can I use acrylic paint instead of watercolor pencils to repaint dolls?

[@shrimpx3287]

Yes- You don't need any pencil if you don't want to. I'm pretty sure Hextian has done a few face ups with only acrylics.

[@teaismeowingatyou]

Yup I have done that b4

[@elenakk9125]

maybe you could have someone else spray the msc for you?

[@sonyakh531]

this is old af but yes you can do acrylics AND if your doing just an acrylic face up, you dont need a sealant!!

[@abbasilly]

Queen Masumi yeah my lungs would cry lol. Even when I use kaboom to clean the bathroom I have to wear a mask I just can’t handle the fumes of something that everyday lol if I inhaled MSC I don’t wanna know what would happen

[@llambert7814]

Thank you so much for this! Quite helpful and so informative! I'm a self-taught miniature artist and have just started repainting dolls. I've got a few from your recommended brands and materials!

[@MoteDArchive]

Great video! I want to add that the official US Gunpla store carries MSC! And for far cheaper than amazon, around $11-15 depending which kind you get.

[@bloodslushies]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS I am making a custom doll for my best friend and I wanted to do something special for her :3

[@Frosting1000]

Your Neo doll looks really cute with fake lashes on!!!

[@Dollightful]

Thank you!! I was really pleased with them! It's the first time lashes have ever worked for me, haha.

[@80s_kid58]

+Dollightful CA you make a all of custom collection

[@onceuponadoll9672]

I literally JUST discovered her channel, and I really want to try this for myself!! I'm just to scared to mess up any dolls, but I'll probably buy some doll off of Ebay or something!! I can't wait!!!

[@choya8935]

Thank you so much for making this video I know im late but i use to watch this channel when i was younger and played with dolls Now im interested in designing them instead and you're the only channel i remember/trust ❤️

[@kodyfarted]

Thank you so much! Now I want to start this as my hobby! ❤❤❤😋😋😋

[@crazycatlady2744]

The spray sealant I use is Tamiya TS-80 Flat Clear. It does the job, but it seems to come out a bit shiny/sticky on vinyl, and I don't have the patience to wait for it to not rain and to wait half an hour for it to dry, so I'm trying out alternatives. Speaking of which, don't use Liquitex Matte Varnish, use Matte Medium. Matte Varnish has practically no tooth, so pencil won't stick to it properly.

[@insanityspupil]

Thank you sooooo Much!!!!! I really needed this i was so inspired by your dolls..I had an idea for a doll but i didnt know if i should start on the head....the clothes....or whatever! Thank you!

[@maryraab9066]

Thank you very much for so generously sharing your knowledge and skills!

[@minimixpuppet9656]

When Michael’s is your favorite craft store Me: YAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@akiiyumii6470]

*When Michael's isn't available in your country: T_T*

[@DaddyStaruwu]

So informative!! I love it!! :D

[@Dollightful]

Hooray! :D

[@DaddyStaruwu]

Dollightful Your comments crack me up too. Flee the scene!!! XD Smart too, that stuff can be toxic. Had the same thing with some primer I was using for a cosplay not too long ago. OMG that stuff was smelly.

[@80s_kid58]

+Dollightful can you make a

[@80s_kid58]

+Dollightful can you do a Melendez

[@00Saphronics]

i have health problems so i absolutely cannot use msc, so liquitex is what ive been looking at lol! im getting ready to do my first doll so ive been looking at a Ton of videos, and im rly confident and excited 💖

[@theclawsoncrew13]

Thank you for the huge breakdown!! My daughter who is one of your addicted 8yr old subscribers, always asks to do this, I am going to piece together a holiday gift.

[@amalkaraly]

Thanks this is so helpful

[@neko_meow0357]

I make doll wigs Instead of rerooting the whole thing, using acrylic yarn

[@zanerobbins7604]

0:14 i think thats my favorite doll repaint I've seen, its so pretty!

[@ALT-vz3jn]

I like to use Tamika X-22 clear gloss acrylic paint to give my vinyl dolls lip gloss. I just use it right out of the pot, 2-3 thin coats. It looks super cute. Thank you for all your tips and tricks!

[@gianna0627]

I want to do this but my mom would be like “But you would just give up” Which is true

[@phamdung3884]

Just in case future watchers share our sentiment: if you’re worry about that, start with something small, maybe a doll dress from your old uniforms. After a while, if you want to pursue it further, you can confidently invest in more supplies.

[@ratscentral8377]

*internal screaming* im going to be new to this, though ive been watching your videos for about 6 months or a year now but im only 14, im asking for everything i need for christmas im so excited to try it though idky im even typing this i mean im just so excited it's 17 items and im scared they might not want to buy any of it at all, or that they might not buy something super important like msc or something which will s u c k but i mean im grateful that they even buy me anything, yknow? im just so so so excited to be apart of the community soon im looking to see if i could sell my customs, at some point im a fairly good artist with paper and pencil, i dont have the means for digital, but i doubt ill suck at custom doll making bc of my already acquired skills with faces and using tiny brushes and things it'll be so great to have a source of income bc i cant get a job, i dont get allowance, and the only money i ever get is from christmas or my birthday and my birthday passed this year and i didnt get anything anyways so it isnt reliable (apart from the fact its only once a year too!) so oof yeah im excited tho ive been wanting to do this for a while and itll be awesome

[@ratscentral8377]

@DaitoArt aww thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to even write that tbh I hope I get as good as her someday lol Best of luck to you too ❤

[@macandcheesequeen9608]

I got stuff for this when I was 13, it sounded so fun! I tried it but my colored pencils weren't so good so I gave up. I decided to give it a shot again, I read about the supplies I have a turns out I just needed better water colored pencils! I'm starting my second face up and my 1st full custom today!

[@catandrizzo5457]

"I dont know why im even typing this" *types really long comment*

[@lovecarmen33]

because of the new coronavirus and how we might go into a recession I can’t rly get any supplies LMAO

[@fish7860]

ratscentral you probably won't see this but I'm in the safe position as you. I'm 14 and I'm worried my parents won't buy everything and try to persuade me to use $1 art supplies.

[@kyliesgalaxy2661]

thank you for making this video and your other customizing videos! I made my first custom before i even knew how - it turned out lumpy and strange. I'm learning from your videos so i can improve my next doll!

[@licerice8881]

Thank you so much for listing a UK MSC seller!!! You are an angel!!!

[@P0KUYM]

Question: how old were you when you started customizing dolls?

[@princess43366]

hey I'm trying to find a matte finishing spray for my first faceup and I'm kinda on the broke side would Krylon matte finish be a good alternative to MSC???

[@yoonoma]

I really needed this, to be honest, I got interested in remaking dolls while watching your videos so I decided to try it out

[@alainakay9977]

I’m so glad I found your videos they are so fun & satisfying to watch!!! I honestly can wait to make this a new hobby of mine!!!!

[@shiyurikei7857]

Does sealing with mr super clear really make it easy to draw on the doll with colored pencils like you're drawing on a piece of paper? Some videos show it's hard to draw on rubber surface with pencils even if you seal them, but your tutorials seem like you can just draw on them just fine. Give me some tips!!^^

[@Dollightful]

Yes! MSC gives the face "tooth" for materials to grab on to. I use one layer in preparation, but I've heard other artists use up to 6 before they begin.

[@shiyurikei7857]

Dollightful thank you!! I guess I will buy MSC too, then^^

[@richardpalmer7435]

'A dry, cool place' I LIVE IN VIRGINIA WHERE ITS ALWAYS HOT AND HUMID T_T

[@mazzystar6660]

I live in Florida and have that same problem, lol!

[@constancecochran7044]

Thank you for making this! It helped me get into this hobby. Since I just finished getting my first dolls ready, I think I have a few tips as to alternatives one can use. I found that a quart of pure acetone is pretty cheap at places like Lowes and Home Depot. Not sure what the alternative to those are in Korea, but any paint stores with solvents should have it. I also found that forceps are easier to use for pulling out the hair instead of needle nose pliers. They're thinner and have a pretty good grip. You can get them online. Some inexpensive ones can be found on Ebay.

[@emotionsarehard5747]

After all these years, I can finally start doll customizing

[@lenkiyoumi]

Will there be a tutorial for how too make the clothing id love to learn

[@otherlily6869]

lenkiyoumi there is one. or wait... two I think. you should check them out. :)

[@lenkiyoumi]

i saw so great i love her videos