Faceup Stories: 04

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[@KelariaDaye]

I love that you showed a face-up with something extra and different this time (the fairy marks & jewels)! Once again, just stunning!!

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

I do not recommend using sealant on top of glossed parts because I had plenty of experience with the gloss turning into a sticky bubbly mess. Sometimes it works fine, sometimes it doesnt. If it doesnt work, you will most likely need to wipe the faceup.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

MrHobby and Tamiya are the brands I use for gloss. I get them from regular hobby shops.

[@EMOdies125]

I'm in love oml this makes me want my doll even more now

[@novalocke3962]

Out of all the suggestions for bjd faceups, this is my favourite.

[@Katstandfield]

So.. There goes my confidence in trying to do my own faceups. Agh, why much I always get so nervous after watching people who are so good? It's supposed to inspire me, not worry me!

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

I bought it on ebay. It is an Iwata HP-A Plus. I am getting a different airbrush with a larger nozzle for the sealant though. I use 0.2 for paint and 0.5 for sealant.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Not if the faceup is sealed nicely at the very end :) You can still touch it and even clean it gently if needed. But you want to keep any touching at a minimum cause as soon as you do that you will deposit some oil from your skin and it will make the face collect dust and dirt even more rapidly than normal.

[@Sammy-Anglic]

Me when i see Nicolle in real life Me : hey can i ask you something Nicolle : yeah what is it ? Me : can i have your hand please

[@cherpylatina]

lol

[@nurimanaleesa8886]

u mean andrea?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

I buy songs and licenses to use them in my videos :) They are not that expensive and by doing that you will support the artist and encourage them to share more of their work.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

The company and sculpt name are shown at the beginning of each video. 0:08 for this one.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

All the tools and materials that I use are listed in my Q&A videos and Doll FAQ :) You can find the links to them in the description. I am not familiar with different airbrush kits or brands, I only bought the one that was recommended to me.

[@Praisetheroach]

actually that was exactly what I was looking for ^^ i was not familiar with the new youtube set up so I was unable to see the links in the description. Your dolls are very lovely. I actually did google BJD and I found mostly emo-ish gothic dolls, which were pretty but not what I was looking for. Your dolls are much more realistic. Keep up the good work!!

[@DPlover1]

I love your face ups! and I know you answer questions like these everyday, but what color pastels do you like to use/ use the most?

[@Nefferduat]

One of the great part about BJD's is how lifelike they are- thank your for sharing the possess of making that with it, it was really cool to watch. I'm going to go bestow love on my boy now.

[@isa1998sch]

Your work is awesome :D where do you find those heads ? :) After watching you do this, I want to try it out ^o^

[@Praisetheroach]

These are very beautiful! I would like to see the finished products though, with the body& hair & clothes & such.. do you think you could make a video that shows them? or do you have an online gallery we could look at?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Sadly I do not have the bodies, my clients only send me the heads to save on shipping costs. You can find links to my Flickr and Facebook pages in the description where you will find photos my own dolls with their bodies, clothes, wigs etc. Or you can Google "BJD" and will find a ton of photos.

[@wenny3kiwi]

Wow!!! You're the best, your faceup was just super cool :D if I were u I may mess up with everything on her face when I try to do those fairy marks, u are super duper talent

[@Jojeeh]

Thank you so much Nicolle! You truly are an inspiration. :)

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Thank you very much! Please have a look at the description, you will find the link to the FAQ and Q&A videos I made that answer all of those questions.

[@Altergodh]

amazing, awesome.... for me, you are a master with these make up

[@Faith5x]

you're so talented!! thank you so much for sharing your technique!

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

If you do a KZbin search "how to change BJD eyes" you will find plenty of videos :)

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

I do not recommend using those. Most of them contain ingredients that could harm/stain the resin.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Check the description and have a look at the Q&A video, it answers the most common questions, yours included.

[@purplemoo4u]

When you're turning the head at the end, she looks so alive! I guess that's urethane eyes for you.

[@fluffybbpeachhun6768]

I can't have it then? I was happy as your big fan andreja

[@alana45089886]

bid you make the head or buy it some were either way remarkable work you've got real talent

[@SuperShelleybean]

im trying to custom some of my old toys and was wondering if you could recommend a airbrush kit and what brands of paints is good, im only doing monster high dolls so they arent on the same level as yours but it looks like so much fun i want to try. i would be grateful for any advice you could give me !

[@deboraharmstrong3002]

I used to belly dance, and one of the other dancers had a face shaped aLOT like this doll...her teacher taught her an interesting way to do the corner-of-eye extension on the eye-liner. ON THE LOWER LID, draw an inverted smile, or sorta eyebrow shape. At its highest point, it should touch the lashline. Obviously, the outer end can be much drawn out for the whole drama thing.

[@СашаЧекушина]

I will say that this is simply a miracle of God's creation of this I've never seen such a professional I make dolls for the first time I see this if you have a chance and the time that I will learn to do as beautiful dolls^^

[@123whee]

do you consider yourself a professional face-up artist, or is this just something you do for fun? just curious considering the amount of high quality work you do. ^^

[@gogogirl108]

Your creations are very amazing, although there's one problem I have with them. Almost all of the ones I have seen are frowning, and it makes me a bit depressed :( but they are very beautiful!

[@jill714]

*jawdrop hey, may i ask where u get the faces? (the canvases that u paint on) do u make them urself or do u buy them? if u bought them, may i know where? :O

[@KagomesSelf]

Your so creative in what you do

[@DaniDollfie]

Your faceups are truly amazing *-*

[@surenaricha]

She‘s gorgeous！Amazing work，thanks for making this video.

[@28721meme]

i'd exprect noo less from one as great as you. so tell me, were the swirls next to the eyes difficult in any way? do you ever have problems getting the left and right side of the face to look alike?

[@BlueSand0909]

just want to ask, Those 4 brushes you use, can you give the actual type/brand/size number of it? And how do you keep your pencils sharp? thank you!

[@kimji]

This is so gorgeous! Shame it's not permanent.

[@AnnieCat333]

I would love to see the finished dolls. :}

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Please have a look at the description, my Doll F.A.Q. and Q&A videos answer all those questions.

[@Zheldra]

Your actual make make-up is probably amazing.

[@chiixichigo]

how delicate do you have to be while holing the heads? can you give it a tight grip or do you hold it gently?

[@akahina666]

where do you get the air brush tool that you use for the sealent and the blush? (you use the same airbrush for each right?)

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

You just spray with a sealant on top of the paint/pastels.

[@fangghoul]

excuse me im a huge fan of your work may you make me one that looks like miku hatsune?

[@ooakmonsterhighjj6255]

Hello! I LOVE your face ups! Do you sell them???

[@kiradyn]

Do you use the gloss straight (out of the bottle or without adding anything to it) or do you thin it with something first?

[@honbun2]

Wow! Where do you buy the eyes?? :)

[@User76422]

Ahh... If only i can make great makeup like this.

[@AgentKnopf]

This is super interesting and helpful - thanks so much for sharing it :D !

[@killerblubblub]

@supajelly5082 they are called dollfies. It's a type of bjd. (ball jointed doll) they are very expensive and beautiful

[@pskwolf]

beautiful work

[@aliciav2000]

I love that song audio logo 026 but how do u find that song easier like MP3 downloads and stuff?

[@_theinkedstone_]

Have a question where do you get all your items from?♥☻

[@ILovezombieboy]

what gloss do you use? amazing job btw!!

[@charlottekatz6851]

Best one yet:)

[@x_Sabi_x_Kadaj_x]

looks so adorable

[@twelveguitarmasters]

Luv ur artsyness girl

[@raventrull4272]

Great job! It's very lovely!

[@TenguxChan]

When it says sealed x times is that number the amount of times you've sealed it for that certain area of work or the amount of times sealed all together?

[@Mythic2882]

Awesome faceup! So pretty

[@DJSailorC]

Andreja, do you have any tips on more Masculine faceups? I have a boy I keep trying to make look like a boy, but his faceup always comes out feminine. >.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

@mercilessgladiator that is not the point of the video :)

[@warlacharla]

im hipnotized!!

[@SilenCePeaRLs]

U R MY HErooooooooooo XD I love ur work ur amazing really .but I want to know how u can find this dolls @@ I'm very inspired with ur work and u give the energy to do that XD .pleeaaaase @@

[@SmilyLily1996]

what about the eyes? What are they made from? How do you put them in? Where do you get them?

[@crime3138]

The eyes are made from resin or clay, depending on who made them. Some people will include eyes with purchase of the doll but usually you need to buy eyes for a more custom look. Etsy and Wish both have good selection (Etsy especially)

[@tsukikyou]

Is it possible to go over an existing face up? I love my dolls face up but I wish her lips had more of a hint of color. I'd like to do that if I can without ruining what's there.

[@MoonCatArts]

This is so beautiful *-*

[@BunnyB34r]

HAHA! At the end, Juri looks like she's flirting with us ;)

[@ashleystrunk5849]

I love yur work!

[@meownowadays]

Hi I'm korean young student. I am clusmy at using English. Hope you can uderstand. And please answer for my question~ I want to know you sprinkle at the very beginning. You are airbrushing. What is that? And I watching this image. It is of help for me. Thank you~~

[@AddisonButts]

She is airbrushing blushing onto the cheeks for a soft, uniform application.

[@rndtn12]

무지 이뻐요..

[@koheiwa]

what you're using " semi-gloss and normal gloss" ?...I mean the brand ? where can buy it ?

[@MrsSazzyWazzy]

is a fixative a sealant? that's what i have to use in school when i work with pastels and charcoal... >< i really wish i could do this xD

[@supajelly5082]

what kind of doll do you use for these? i dont wanna use monster high dolls -.-

[@ShanonOkazakiChan]

awesome work :)

[@mithfaustas364]

would it be alright to use normal face make up on these and then seal it...if that's even possible...?

[@elizabetha3715]

@Zoreael He you buy monster high dolls take them apart then bleach the parts,making them white

[@neternity]

How do you seal it? Just spray coat the sealant and wait for it to go dry?

[@Oranginality5]

Me and my sister are tired of our boring dolls! So we're giving them an anime makeover!! Quick question though: could I use that Crayola airbrush tool for my dolls?? Somebody, please reply.

[@kimbo4677]

I don't think you can, because all those are probably washable...

[@Oranginality5]

Kokoro Miza Washable, huh? I see...What should I use then?

[@kimbo4677]

Oranginality5 I don't know, maybe a permanent marker like a sharpie or something in the airbrush. Just don't use crayola markers or something

[@Oranginality5]

Kokoro Miza NO! NEVER use any makers on a doll!!!!

[@kimbo4677]

Oranginality5 lol, I meant trying to put the sharpie on the airbrush, not actually using the marker.

[@37monkeybananas]

What eyes do you use? And where do you get them?

[@kittzykk]

i like your username

[@leorae9018]

How do u put the eyes in??

[@MsSakura1]

Sorry for the question, but how do you seal?

[@sunnylin8620]

wow!i love it!!!.how you do this?can you help me to do on my doll? i'm from china,my mom say this yesri can't go back to china.my doll need a new makeup ,and your makeup is sooooooooooooooo beautiful...so...can i?

[@mikuzatsune3673]

Can I buy a doll from you? If I can what is the website?

[@OriginalPChic]

what kind of pen are you using at 01:01 ? :)

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Well I have been doing this for more than 3 years and on average I paint 300+ faceups every year. Here is a picture of my very first faceup if it makes you feel any better :) I cant post url links so just remove the underscores that I added h_t_t_p_://w_w_w.flickr.com/photos/27120677@N04/6290278170/

[@mewkhai]

Where do you buy ur dolls?? :)

[@itrixie30]

what kind of sealant do you use? :D

[@cyborgreta]

where you can find the heads? however you are mythical

[@zodiacshogun]

Where do you get the dolls? o:

[@Jojeeh]

Nicolle, I cannot see the pics. :(

[@visjules]

Holy shit nostalgia

[@giannaurena6382]

omg it looks like talia!!

[@XChoclateThunderX]

What sculpt is this?

[@Terka2311]

Awesome!! :O