Faceup Essentials - Starter Kit Advice

[@clairespad6036]

Just wanted to say starting face ups is such a daunting experience, especially when you don't have a clue, breaking it down like you have is invaluable. Appreciate it

[@chrystianrodriquez]

Thank you for this short list but I think it is important to state that we're to buy Soft pastels and not Oil based ones. I was lucky enough to blindly get soft pastels and later learned to stay away from oil ones.

[@alicaudle]

Are soft oil pastels bad? I know nothing about pastels.

[@lexymartin8674]

@@alicaudle bc of the reaction it has the oils from oil pastels can stain the dolls face. it would kinda be like touching a really old old painting with your bare hands the oils from our hands react with the types of paints they use to use and ruins the piece?... i unno thats how it was explained to me...

[@freyja6360]

​@@alicaudle As far as my limited understanding goes, oil pastels and pencils don't react well with most of the sealants. They tend to not dry fully and become sticky.

[@malady6042]

What would you recommend?? For soft pastels

[@ClulssCrs3310]

​@@malady6042I really don't know but it's safe to stick with known companies, like Winsor & Newton. Make sure you read they're not oil, even soft pastels can carry oil. Read everything!

[@KrazyCatQueen]

Thank you. I recently got back in to BJD. I was a teen when I liked them, so I couldn’t afford them. Now that I’m an adult with a real job, I was hooked back in and want to try my hand at customization ahaha.

[@amaltheamoon5932]

What an excellent and valuable video for beginners. This is a great asset for BJD hobbyists.

[@ashchan30]

I legit found an airbrush and compresser for both under $70 combined on Offer UP spanking brand new. START THERE FOLKS. Also fabulous info! You're amazing thanks!

[@xhanthi]

Yeah you can get some great deals if you shop around! Thanks!

[@noraemin326]

I really wish you would have shown us how you did this beautiful face up.

[@purpleheart3431]

I’m just starting to do face ups and tattoos on my bjd’s and have a pretty daunting task of fully body tattoos haha. 😅 This video helped so much, it really narrows it down to the basics you absolutely need, and I get overwhelmed easily so this is very helpful. Thank you!💕

[@Janka007]

Hi, I really love your realistic faceups! This is what I'm aiming for, however I'm a complete beginner. This video is so helpful, thank you for sharing! If it's not a secret, would you mind telling us how you do those lovely freckles? Thanks a lot! :)

[@officaltodoroki1677]

this is super cool! i did my first ever face up with pen because i was broke so i know how hard it is for begginers and this is an amazing tutorial!

[@rosmerymckittrick9063]

thank you for showing us this! I ordered a doll, and I just found out it doesn't come with a face up. So this is very helpful!

[@wiktoriakoakowska3465]

Where did u order your doll?

[@ralex3697]

I would hire someone to do it, very daunting

[@higuerap1975]

6:09. Where i live airbrushes are super cheap. (Like 9 dolars) And a compresor is arround 30 to 60 dolars But sealants are mega expensive

[@Smile936]

The aspect of getting into faceups that I find the most intimidating (and the reason I haven't tried my hand at it) is the health risk involved. I've heard all these horror stories of long-term illnesses as a result of unprotected sealant spraying, and experienced artists emphasising the need for proper masks and ventilation. I can't even find a mask that fits me (bought a N95 mask with filters for some housepainting recently and I could still smell through it, so I don't even know if it would protect me during a faceup), and I don't know if our apartment balcony offers enough ventilation. Maybe I'm just worrying too much and the health risks aren't that difficult to deal with?

[@Smile936]

One horror story that sticks out is when someone sprayed on their balcony and a gust of wind came and blew the spray into their face. The months following, their lungs felt like they were on fire anytime they came anywhere near somebody smoking.

[@xhanthi]

Well, I think a lot of those horror stories are a result of improper usage. There's no more health risk in doing faceups than any other kind of art so long as you're following directions on the packaging of the materials you're using. That being said the directions for some spray sealants are pretty loose and based on occasional usage, not frequent usage. If you're using aerosol products often then you'll need more than just a well ventilated area to spray in, and definitely a mask. The thing to consider in maximising your safety is how often you'll be doing it, and picking the appropriate safety gear to go along with your level of usage. So if you're doing one faceup every couple of months then you can probably get away with standing outside to spray, but if you're doing it a few times a month then you might want a decent respirator. And you can always opt for brands that are non toxic and environmentally safe. Vallejo makes water based non toxic sealers for airbrush use and follows US regulated safety guidelines, that's what I use.

[@Smile936]

Xhanthi Thanks for your response! You make a good point about the frequency of faceups. So if I do have a respirator, but I can smell through it (therefore it mustn't fit perfectly, right?), *but* I probably would only do one or two faceups a year and spray outside, that might be okay? Thanks, I'll keep that brand in mind. I'm actually a fellow Aussie (I think that's where you're based?), so it's good to know which materials are acessible to us.

[@xhanthi]

Yeah it's probably not good if you can still smell everything strongly through the mask. Maybe ask at your local store about fitting issues and recommendations for solutions? I'm am Australian, but I live in the US! So I'm afraid I don't know what's going to be locally available for you!

[@nativedoll2001]

U definitely want to get an organic vapor respirator mask (also known as P95 masks). That way you'll be able to breathe safely during the faceup and u can still use Mr Super Clear with minimal risk. If u dont want to use MSC b/c of the price, I reccomend Testor's dullcote (it's cheaper) or dulux brand sprays (which are available in Australia but only come in gloss and semi gloss). Hope this helps🤗

[@applesKIWISbananas]

i had a really nice kneaded eraser, and somehow my dog got a hold of it and ate it lol. so now i know if i start things like this i need to keep it away from the wiggle butt ^-^

[@HimejiWataru]

i ate mine

[@celestekoluria2695]

"Wiggle Butt" that's so adorably funny lol

[@lynng510]

Thank you so much this is a hobby I’ve been dying to try I’m absolutely blown away by some of the beautiful art I see people creating. Myself I’ve purchased a Barbie doll and I’m gonna start there because I don’t wanna mess up on an expensive doll 😂. I do eventually hope to graduate to BJD dolls. Any recommendations on what Body, face, name, website etc. to start with? I am a complete beginner. I’m good at making clothes but that’s about it. When I go to the website for the BJD dolls I am completely lost I don’t understand the language. I would appreciate any suggestions or links like maybe a wing that will just take me right to the doll and right to the website that I need to buy it from. I am looking for a girl body I don’t want anything childish looking definitely a mature looking doll. Thank you thank you!

[@rosehearts3045]

Alice's collections (website) has a ton of dolls! there's so much variety. and if I remember correctly, they sell practice heads (bjd heads but cheaper so u can practice on them?)

[@subject1683]

Thank you, this is great information. I have just bought my first doll without a face up. Good to know I already have some of the items needed amongst my art supplies.

[@YatabazahDollWorld]

So utterly lovely of you to offer us such valuable advice and information! Thank you Ξανθή!

[@Lostmypage]

the way you explain things is very helpful but..... your voice is so soothing along with the music i was falling asleep.

[@zantedeschias]

I absolutely love your voice and could listen to you for hours.

[@skyrider4789]

Thank you so much for this video. It's exactly what I needed for where I'm at. Ver much appreciated. 🙏 Also, I could listen to you speak all day. (* awkward, I know). :P You mentioned stores that are around me (Los Angeles), so I was happy to hear that also, for convenience. Liked & subscribed.

[@xhanthi]

Thank you! That’s awesome to hear!

[@Shr3dd3r2k8]

One thing I'd like to add, in regards to paint. Brand doesn't matter, but the TYPE of paint does. Vallejo is a good choice. I'd also recommend Reaper. Tube acrylics are not a good choice. You can make them work, but they're "heavy body" meant for canvas. As such they are very thick and by the time you get them thin enough to work with, you've lost most of your pigment. It's just not what they were meant for. Apple Barrel is seen a lot in doll customizations, and I'd urge people to avoid those UNLESS you're planning on adding a good quality medium to them, or are turning them into a wash. These don't like to stick to hard surfaces and don't have the best pigment, most of the time. Now, if you want something more transparent then they can be good because you get a lot for $0.50. With a medium added it will improve adhesion, and even reduce visible brush strokes. Vallejo/Reaper both shrink a bit as they dry. (Right out of the bottle) and are designed to self-level. If you find it too thick, use a thinner medium to thin it out, rather than water, so your paint stays nice and strong. I cam at dolls after years of miniature painting and I've seen a lot of customizers do things with their paint that make me wince. Saw that in the miniature painting world, too. Also, I'd point out that you should avoid oil-based pastels for the sake of your doll. Anywho. Lovely video. Just wanted to share a little hard-won input.

[@davidthomas4325]

Your voice is very assuring. Gives me courage to begin.

[@samshaffer5243]

i use mostly acrylic paint would something like mosh posh work to seal

[@jessijaneway5093]

I want to get into customizing Monster High dolls to make my own characters that are a bit more elevated than their designs. I'm just terrified to buy the now kind of expensive discontinued doll models when I have to practice. Spectra the ghost is my personal favorite and learning how to get a great dead look is going to take practice. Any experienced person here that can recommend cheap dolls to start with? Barbies are easier to come by but have much smaller faces. Still a good starting point or no?

[@penduluminum]

Thank you for this guide. I've been collecting cheap bjd dolls recently and I'm trying to get into customizing them. This was absolutely helpful. Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@xhanthi]

Awww thank you! I’m glad it helped!

[@lavendermoonart7036]

ive been wanting to get into face ups and this made it a whole lot less intimidating

[@kazurei9498]

Hello thanks for the video is really helpful! Can i know what i can use to remove face up completely and also minor removal if i made a mistake

[@xhanthi]

I use Windsor & Newton brush cleaner to remove faceup, but I don’t know how to do minor removal!

[@Variegatedmoonbeams]

I think the Asian artists use a special paint but .. i m suspecting they don't want to let out what exactly it is..

[@alize0623]

I’ve heard it’s watered down guache

[@tysirrah]

Watered down acrylic or gouache. You can water it down with water or a acrylic medium

[@monochromedream-eatingbaku]

@@tysirrah Why exactly do they water it down? Is it to make the color more transparent so to speak? Like to make it more "soft" so they can layer it or?

[@tysirrah]

@@monochromedream-eatingbaku it goes on smoother when you water it down. so it goes on like ink and doesn't have clumps

[@lexymartin8674]

@@tysirrah lomisplayground has a video where she tried qouache for a bjd faceup

[@afDptkZ2h9rEVzb]

Your voice is so calming… I came here for the video but I totally zoned out listening to your voice o)-

[@TheSoleProprietor]

Agreed. Most of the time I only find nazally annoying voices or those with thick foreign accents that make me cringe... so I can't continue the tutorials. This women seems to have a nice, soft british accent that I can listen to.

[@ruwgirl]

Thank you for this information...it's really helpful. Much appreciation 💐

[@EleanoraDzen]

I HAVE THE SAME SHARPENER!!! IT IS THE MOST TRUST WORTH Y SHARPENER I HAVE EVER HAD!

[@datumzinememories]

love this and really helpful seeing other brands

[@daphinie_]

Loved this. thank you!

[@xhanthi]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you liked it!

[@canaldemeditacaodeepsleep7497]

thank you so much for this video you help me alot

[@sardemari]

Hi! I’m wondering if it’s okay to spray the Vallejo Matte varnish in a room? Of course with a mask on and goggles, but do I leave the room after spraying ? Or how do you usually spray it on/ where ? Thanks so much! I do my faceups in my room as it’s also my work area, I’ve been using MSC and always spray outside but wanted to try the airbrush way.

[@moondustgirl2132]

Hi, i hope you can help me. I'm a complete newbie. Will just be starting on learning faceup. I plan to use watercolor pencils mainly. The character i want to make doesn't wear make-up. Can you please advice me what color i need to buy for the lips? Though unfortunately there are only a few colors available here in our country. One of them that i'm considering is Faber Castell's Light Magenta. Do you think that will do for natural lips or is it too pink? Thanks in advance. (Btw, soft pastels are even harder to find here. But i'm planning on just using human make-up as i saw a comment somewhere saying it's what she uses and it works equally well.)

[@AldhisslaVargTimmene]

I find Rembrandt pastels to hard and try to find Schminke pastels whenever i can. They are very expensive but also super soft and very easy to work with.

[@thepilotsystem2475]

I have chalk pastels, acrylic paints and soft high quality colouring pencils, will these work for a very simple faceup?

[@xhanthi]

Yeah they should, I would maybe consider subbing the coloured pencils for watercolour, just because sometimes the oil content in regular pencils can eat through sealant and stain the head underneath. So watercolour pencils are a safer option.

[@BeadingBelles]

Thanks for taking the time to video,it is very informaive.I woud like to know do you have to thin the Tamiya gloss varnish down to use it,or do you just use it as it comes from the jar?Any information would be very much appreicated.

[@xhanthi]

Thank you! I just use it straight from the pot, I don’t thin it at all.

[@BeadingBelles]

@@xhanthi Thanks so much for your reply,it is very much appreciated.

[@michaelwilliams7822]

I’m interested in using an airbrush.I’m concerned about the potential hazards of the aerosol sprays.

[@t.fedelis109]

Thanks for description of the materials .ciao,Grande!

[@xhanthi]

Thank you for watching!

[@lostcodex]

I would love to see more videos! How do you recommend someone to go about practicing once they have all of the supplies?

[@xhanthi]

That's a super good suggestion actually!

[@eda_semiz]

Thank you so much!! this was very helpful I am getting these right away! :)) Can I ask you smth? When should I use Mr. Hobby's super clear?

[@xhanthi]

You use it to seal each layer of pastel and paint so you can build up colour saturation

[@jackkyle5457]

Well done. This is a great starter kit. Thank you

[@xhanthi]

Very welcome

[@catbrown3230]

Fabulous, Thank you for your help.

[@internetclown904]

My question is, how do I practice? I gathered all my materials and have one naked doll. Could I use this doll over and over to practice with? Or is that not good for resin? 😯

[@akudumb3021]

I know i’m very late, but to anyone reading - you CAN have a practice head/doll to use over and over again!

[@jessicawilliamson927]

Helpful, professional video. Your very talented

[@Ninaagabi]

Does a regular makeup airbrush work with that primer?

[@dannibruh6366]

ahh, thank you so much!! This list was so helpful to get me started

[@willowwoods6983]

I live in Texas and use Mr. Super clear and my water color pencils color don't stick a ND I don't know what to do

[@mariaclaudia5618]

Amazing video!!!!!!!! loved it and your voice is just great!

[@Zacolyn]

Do you still need the acrylic gloss if you're using watercolor paints?

[@Trtlman]

You can get a compressor with air brushes for only $100 on amazon

[@NekoBJD]

Thank you for this!!!

[@ADHDResourceSpecialist]

Thank you! 😊 do you use water with pastels and pencils?

[@Jjangbunbun]

i would just add acetone!

[@den.brandte.bogreol7150]

This is so incredibly helpful

[@virginiasanchez7767]

Porcelain doll paint color used to bake on does this method stay forever?

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

thank you so much x

[@almarose7505]

how do the pebcils and pastels stay on the doll? like i feel like it would just come off, you know?

[@teresasedore-qx3kr]

THANK YOU

[@bryanabutterfly5541]

Wow ur work it so great❤🎉

[@biglifehavebigfoot]

What about a PRIMER first? //Ewa

[@xhanthi]

The clear sealant works as a primer

[@blackangel418]

Very informative video, thank you

[@makeyourself9110]

What type of pastels? Chalk? Soft? What’s the difference?

[@Luna-ft8yh]

Chalk I guess. The non oil based ones because the oil will stain the material permanently if I get that right

[@xhanthi]

Soft chalk pastels, using oil based products on dolls will stain then because oil tends to eat right through the sealant!

[@dollywisp]

does it work the same if it's a clay surface instead of porcelain?

[@aisukurimu3426]

I use to have a problem spreading those chalk pastel on the doll's face, they always mess up with making darker spots randomly. Why is that and how can I fix it? Thanks

[@alize0623]

Sounds like you need a fluffier brush and to clean more often

[@Luna-ft8yh]

Maybe the sealant wasn't sprayed evenly?

[@lindsaymcmuffin]

Sounds like oil from fingers on the doll are grabbing the pastels. I suggest soft cotton gloves during doll handling during the face-up process

[@justanothergoogleuser3263]

Hello I'm kinda lost. Should I purchase both the sealant and MSC? Can I just buy one of it?

[@xhanthi]

So I don’t use MSC, I use Vallejo matt sealant through an airbrush instead. So just go with whichever you like better, you definitely don’t need both

[@justanothergoogleuser3263]

Is it okay if I use the paint over type sealant or it is a must to use the spray type? Sorry, I'm a total beginner 😂

[@xhanthi]

You can totally use paint over sealant, that’s exactly how I use it. If it’s a bjd that I’m painting I’ll clean and seal the blank head. Then do my first painting/blushing layer, then seal and do as many subsequent layers as I need before adding one last layer of sealer at the end. The. The very last step after that would be adding gloss for lips and adding eyelashes. Hope that helps!

[@justanothergoogleuser3263]

@@xhanthi but I still need 3 types of media right? Or I could just use the color pencil without the other 2?

[@creamsiclelps17]

I only have oil pastels, will those work for it?

[@Luna-ft8yh]

Hello, I haven't tried it, but from watching other's videos and reading comments I know that oil based pencils and pastels can leave permanent markings on the face and stain it, so it's better to use non oil based pastels I hope that's right 🙆

[@xhanthi]

You want to use the soft chalk pastels, oil based products will stain your doll!

[@pamelalee9180]

No, don't use oil based pastels, soft chalk pastels only

[@TheCajunBeauty]

What if I can't afford Derwent for a starter kit due to a really tight budget? Is there a more affordable brand that would also work, atleast for starting out please? Thank you!

[@xhanthi]

You could try Arteza, they’re pretty affordable, alternatively you can buy single Derwent pencils from Blick.com and just get one or two super essential colors to start with

[@TheCajunBeauty]

@@xhanthi Thank you very much! I do have one of the smaller sets of Arteza pencils so hopefully that will get me through until I can make enough money to invest in better materials.

[@catleydey]

I would like to know Is it oil pastel or dry pastel?

[@noiz1762]

Dry

[@v4mpir1sm]

Always do dry, oil pastels damage the doll.

[@fairytalesim7153]

For the last picture, what did you do to make the skin look realistic? It looks like barely visable freckles, it makes the skin look very realistic, but I can't find out how to do it, please tell me

[@xhanthi]

It's a lot of hand stippling with a paintbrush plus some very light brush splatter with a very small brush!

[@Penelope_Teixeira]

what product do you use to seal the makeup? Thanks.

[@xhanthi]

I use Vallejo matt varnish

[@yosikui]

I know this isn’t a cheap hobby at all! But I’m wondering if you got the dolls heads for cheap in the begging or sm else ? I want to practice but I don’t want to mess up an expensive doll haha

[@skeetulrich6988]

im really new to bjd dolls but I’d try looking second hand dolls. i know you can also buy heads separately so that would be a good option too! it will be much cheaper.

[@akudumb3021]

@ferret Acbjd on aliexpress is a recaster though, not really a dealer so to speak. (Don’t worry my own dolls are recast and i’m anti recast hate!)

[@PrincessofKeys]

@@akudumb3021 Is there any legit sellers on aliexpress at all or not?

[@akudumb3021]

@@PrincessofKeys Yeah there were some! I recommend you join a BJD group as i genuinely saw someone say that there is a company selling legits. There of course are recast companies too

[@babumadarasova5193]

Do I need sealant? Because they don’t really sell them in my country. I have all these products (my sister draws a lot so ive had these from childhood.) but the sealant

[@luvdivinity4828]

Babu Madarasova buy it online then ^^

[@keswong4204]

this is really late, but yes, sealant is necessary.

[@Luna-ft8yh]

I do not want to get MSC because it seems too expensive and is too toxic as well. BUT I didn't know an airbrush would be so much and complicated :(. I really wanted to get an airbrush for starting out as I already know how to draw eyes and want to extend my sculpting on including doll bodies. BUT I really don't know if I would be doing a good thing now in the airbrush decision. I'm intimidated now. Is it really that hard to get into them?

[@xhanthi]

If you take your time and watch a variety of How To videos before jumping in it'll seem a lot less intimidating when you go to get and use the airbrush. You just have to allow yourself the time to learn and be okay with feeling a little overwhelmed, because it'll pass and one day you'll just be airbrushing like a pro!

[@lestatschlongh8065]

Any of you know why i should not use MSC gloss spray instead of the matte/flat one? I can't find the flat spray online, and i can't find other spray with the same prices or cheaper price as MSC. So i bought the gloss one. Will the soft pastel and colored pencil stick to the doll face? I'm scared and i don't know what to do rn :(

[@Luna-ft8yh]

Hi, I think the glossy one will do the same, hence you can paint on them but it won't look matte in the end. So instead your face will look kind of wet or be shiny like dewy I think. Can look nice too if you want this I know only from watching all those videos so don't give it a 100% credibility 🙆

[@xhanthi]

It's just a preference, MSC is more expensive and more finicky in humid climates, it's a more toxic product too so you have to be sure you're using the right safety gear with it. I find it easier and safer to use a water based sealant instead.

[@rosebrytnes]

I have a serious question is The bjd’s ordinary makeup lasting? My younger sis wanted so badly one of these dolls and I am afraid that if she’ll touch it too much it could easily erase. So these makeups from aliexpress are actually going to last? 😢

[@xhanthi]

I can’t say how long a makeup from Aliexpress will last. A lot of things on aliexpress are cheap knockoffs so who knows what the quality will be like. In general a faceup is much like a piece of art, so it won’t last forever if you drop it, scratch it, constantly touch it etc, but a faceup should be durable enough for gentle play. Each one’s durability will depend on how it was made though, the sealant and paints used etc.

[@rosebrytnes]

@@xhanthi okay thanks 😊

[@xlenaqz]

I did some of my dolls with regular pencils, some chalk and sealed it with X-22 because I run out of MSC and water pencils. I'm gonna renew them because they've gotten a little dirty... as I did those makeups 10 years ago.

[@AAL-il8ss]

thank you soooo much

[@khey.v562]

Does it really need airbrush?? Can makeup dolls without airbrush

[@xhanthi]

Nope, you can do faceups without an airbrush, it's personal choice. You just need an aerosol spray sealant instead of something like the Vallejo that I use.

[@DanieCaroli]

what is the difference between pastel and water color?

[@xhanthi]

The pastel is a dry powder you brush on, so it’s chalk pastels not oil pastels, and I use watercolor pencils for some details rather than wet watercolor, I hope that helps!

[@strawberryfox2612]

Could I use apple barrel paint?

[@xhanthi]

I’m not sure what apple barrel paint is!

[@anachang4911]

Thanks a lot!!!!

[@sadiepeterson1756]

Super helpful

[@geraldinelim7253]

I having problem finding an eraser which you mention. What is the actual name of the eraser?

[@ukitake2000]

It's just called a kneaded eraser. There's a bunch of different sizes and brands but it's just called a kneaded eraser.

[@CrystalTaylor-q4x]

Strosin Summit

[@lily6864]

thank you so much for this it was really needed :)

[@xhanthi]

Awww thank you!

[@Merjedmedia]

Great video!

[@xhanthi]

Thank you!

[@Merjedmedia]

@@xhanthi I just started doing this and I'm still learning I'm doing a life-sized replica of Chucky from Child's Play. And it's so strange it's like putting on makeup and I don't want to mess it up or make him look like a clown. I'm going to keep studying your videos. If I have any questions I'll try and get ahold of you

[@xhanthi]

Oh wow Chucky!! That’s pretty awesome! I’m always scared to mess up too, especially the closer I get to the end, I start stressing that my finishing touches will be final disasters lmao! But, you can always start again and it usually doesn’t even come to that!

[@Merjedmedia]

@@xhanthi yeah I really like it I've always been an artist I can draw a really good I can draw anything I can switch out my style then I started getting into a prop and replicas it is really fun I'm really glad that I heard from you you answer questions easily that I think are hard because I don't have the knowledge. If I can overcome these horrible times in my life and make it through I would actually love to spend my time doing something like this all the misery and pain that I've experienced in the past year has really changed my outlook and I just don't feel good and I don't know I'm just really sad and I'm trying to do stuff to cheer me up

[@solangeviezzer7829]

Thanks 🙏❤️🌷

[@meinname8068]

Материалы не проблема, но где взять талант создавать из них такие необыкновенные образы? 😅❤❤❤❤

[@akashajones6079]

Like anything, practise.

[@DanieCaroli]

Where do you buy the heads from?

[@xhanthi]

That depends on the company but it’s not greatly different to buying anything online, each company has a website that usually lets you know where to buy, whether that’s direct or through a distributor. Some big bjd companies are, Iplehouse, Volks, Fairyland, Doll Château. I recommend buying direct from the company and not through places like ebay or aliexpress because those are typically going to be fakes. Hope that helps!

[@DanieCaroli]

@@xhanthi Thank you for letting me know 💖

[@JuliannaHigginss]

Ok so im new to bjd dolls And like i got my first one but i dont know where to start after now Like whats sealant and whats up with stringing stuff. Do i need to string? Like im so confused kshdjdkldk 😥😥😥

[@lexymartin8674]

Well the sealant is like... Mr super clear? It pretty much helps "save" what youve already done on a doll project, ppl sometines do doll faceups (doll make up/body blushing) and the use the sealant between layers... Do you draw? Like on a phone/ tablet app? Its kind of like that you do one layer of make up seal it that way when you do the next layer, say you mess up, you wont have to start all over youll just have to erase what got messed with like an eraser or something or water and a sponge

[@lexymartin8674]

And sometimes stringing is refered to when you have to restring your doll bc the elastic they use can lose its form and lose the stretchiness so sometimes youll have to replace the elastic if the dolls elastic becomes too loose sometimes you can just shorten the string a little.. At least thats what ive gotten from all the videos ive watched... Im not a bjd owner but i do want one so im really just doing research (kinda) before i do get my doll. Just look up how to restring a bjd and therell be tons of videos

[@sydialinci4304]

This is a doll called viola

[@nguyenphuonganh3194]

nice

[@きゃゆう]

わたしもこんなかおだったらな

[@canadaxvi6959]

what if i don’t put sealant

[@larmeblood]

the faceup may fade or rub away over time.

[@akudumb3021]

You won’t be able to draw and will directly stain your doll if any pigment will stick at all

[@GrannyNoodles]

❤

[@mikehendrix6558]

You giving the viewers the most expensive compressor.bthe point zero comes with a compressor

[@xhanthi]

I can really only recommend things I’ve actually used, and these are all just suggestions to give people a starting point to begin their own research.

[@bubisa3115]

I💕💕💕it toooooooooooooo much

[@rencosbjd]

Do you spray your airbrush inside?

[@mistymelodyrose9817]

You got a like from me, a bjd noobie