Faceup Supplies for Beginners - Back to Basics ep 05

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[@julesv_]

I always love hearing you talk, you have such a nice voice

[@MinxyMSP-ShiroAndSora]

Idk if you've heard of Asmr but imagine her starting a channel 😍

[@TheCloverKelly]

+Minxy MSP My. GOD. My ears are dreaming of it.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+UnegaWaya You are all too kind, thank you :)

[@alexrojas9013]

When you're a poor midle class and brazilian and you just :///// holyfuck i need to rob a politician

[@arado1400]

Same here. Plus, I live in a small town, so no art stores or hobby shops. Jesus, help me.

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[@anobody8935]

+Odara Alves Pretty much same, but everything is soooooo expensive!

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[@alexrojas9013]

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[@nigaitoXOX]

Can you please do a step by step super basic face up tutorial?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

My very first episodes of Faceup Stories have every stage of the process explained in the lower thirds. Is there a specific part that you are unsure about that I haven't covered yet?

[@nigaitoXOX]

+Nicolle's Dreams i saw the video and it was awesome but i was thinking of like super more easier and like super natural for beginner type of face up step by step tutorial

[@nigaitoXOX]

+Nicolle's Dreams with also using just the items you showed on this awesome video

[@kataraandhakuandluka]

+LuckyBjdS I agree, I would also like to see a video like that

[@kirakiwi5457]

That moment when you wanna do doll redraws but you're broke af.

[@PatchesDaRat]

Kiwi Plays Games ME THO! XD

[@rikab4640]

Literally bought everything i needed from amazon for less than 30 pound :) If you wanna know exactly what items im happy to helP!

[@arlyfrancella6177]

+Erika B how

[@rikab4640]

AbigailFrancella you just try to search and search and search...i bought a pack of 32 pastels for 4 pound...water colour pencils for 4 pound, brushes for 2 pound, spray for 8 pound etc...

[@kirakiwi5457]

(Is still 100% broke I live with my parents I have like 3 bucks)

[@psychi1465]

After I saw he show the respirator mask, I kinda got all excited, just imagining her sitting at her desk, making beautiful, intricate dolls, and then she's adding a coat of sealant and someone walks in while she's wearing that respirator mask and then they freak out xD

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Haha :P

[@psychi1465]

Lauren Parker I know, I've seen her room tour. She could do that, but I'm guessing she opens a window or something and that it doesn't take a whole lot of sealant for one coat. Multiple coats, yes, but I'd guess by the time she was done with doing the eyes or something, the smell or vapors might have dissipated enough for her to apply another coat in the same room

[@AirellePelltinaVT]

Andreja, you are a lifesaver!! I've been trying to find Mr Super Clear where I live, but its IMPOSSIBLE, and as I live in a place with very strict mail laws, I cant get it from online either. But I KNOW I can get Tamiya Color here, I've seen it MANY times I was just unsure if it could be used. Thank you so much!

[@addiebarr8225]

Does it work well? (if you've tried it)

[@Yamashta]

The two polychromos pencils are not watercolor. I'm assuming it doesn't make a different with those specific ones, but do you prefer watercolor ( example: albrecht durer by faber castell ) over polychromos/non watercolor?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Massive thanks to everyone who is sending subtitles! If you want to contribute but don't know how to check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGrGfJqto6t8d9k Subtitles available: Russian English Spanish I do not get informed who sends the subtitles so let me know that way I can credit you

[@kylesinadjan7697]

where to get a sealant? i keep on searching but i havent seen one and i kinda afraid to buy online. where do u usually buy your sealant and what do u replace if u dont have a sealant?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+Kyle Sinadjan depends where you live. Sometimes buying online is the only option. There is nothing that replaces a sealant, you will have to use it if you want the materials to work properly.

[@kylesinadjan7697]

thank you so much for the reply :)

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+TheKittyCorner you can find the full list of materials in my F.A.Q. in the description

[@art_in_your_face4494]

Is there a no toxic alternative to Mr.SUPER CLEAR?

[@jaejoongkim4926]

I love these back to the basic videos, they're very helpful. Thank you!

[@emilysumner6598]

I started repainting dolls in January and your videos have boosted my confidence in becoming a pro like you. Thanks so much for all of your amazing tips and ideas! (Also your cat is so cute!)

[@poldoll5683]

Thank you for the video, I've been dying to try this out myself since watching your videos, and now I know what I need. I love, love, love your work. You are an inspiration, thank you so much for being amazing!!

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Thank you so much Kiera :D

[@grimthegost5623]

I LOVE you edit on Your videos it looks so natural or calling. sorry if that sounds a little weird

[@jacquelynclark3212]

I can't thank you enough for all of your tutorials. Thaley make mee feel so much better when doing my own doll's face ups. I'm a perfectionist so hearing you say things don't have to be perfect makes me less afraid to make mistakes. Or at least less freaked out when I do make one.

[@batmanlikespizza2541]

This is something I've wanted to do for years now. I never knew exactly what I needed and I messed up my first time trying. Thank you for making this video! It was extremely helpful ❤️❤️

[@loyalglow9122]

Thank you so much for this video,I was inspired by you to do this but I had no idea how to start. also I love what you do,it's beautiful.

[@Creativelyme21]

I love this channel! I bought a Sarah Screams Doll and I'm so excited to start on her repaint!

[@Pennless]

Andreja, thank you sooo much for this video! I went to the store today and I bought nearly everything except a gloss (I couldn't find any :( ) and this just gave me a list that really helped me save a ton of money! Thanks so much again!

[@patriciaannbain6877]

This is what I call real fashion dolls glamorous and elegant classy dresses are the best it makes the dolls even more beautiful... love them all 👗👠👜👛💄

[@E-PlayGame]

I love you, really help me, in my country México, I don't know anybody makes this type of work, I really appreciate your videos. Thank you so so so much! To much time ago i wanting does this.

[@noraloera3857]

Me encantan tus videos...felicidades por tú talento! mi sugerencia; subtitulos en español porfavor. .. saludos desde Chihuahua

[@Quntah888]

I love this! Could you make a basic step by step tutorial for how to use these products and materials when repainting a doll?

[@resinghosts3236]

Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful!

[@0LasUchiha0]

OMG perfect I have lots and lots of pastels and watercolours because I'm artist, so it's perfect! But I have a couple of questions: 1. What do you do if you are wrong? (for example, my pulse is not very good and when I ink in my drawings, most of the times I do something wrong :/) Does exist anything to erase the mess? 2. Do you use any product at the end? I mean, I didn't understand the process. First you seal the doll, wait for it to dry, and then you paint over. And you add some gloss on the lips, but the rest of the face? It stays forever and ever or you don't have to touch it because if not it will be erased? That's all, I hope you keep on working (because you are so freaking talented!) and to answer my questions! Thank you so much, lady!

[@cocnboltorchur]

For those who can't find the gloss varnish locally I recommend using a clear nail polish top coat. As for the sealant there's really no good alternatives that I found other than those she'd mentioned. Maybe a base coat??

[@ShanonOkazakiChan]

I wish you could do a video about different lipcolors and which colors do you use for that :) thx!

[@sugarystar5788]

That's exactly what I was looking for, such a great help! Thank you

[@Alayses]

Finally I can see why your Faber-Castell "water colour" pencils are round and not hexagonal. I've always thought "They look like Polychromos, why is that??" and now I see, ok, they ARE Polychromos. But Polychromos are oil-based and not water colour pencils? I thought they shouldn't be used for faceups? >

[@Zenzika]

Yes, I had the exact same suspicion. Polychromos ARE oilbased. The Albrecht-Dürer are watercolor pencils. I have asked Andreja a few times on instagram but I never got a reply. I am wondering if you can actually use Polychromos as well or if she was just mistaken that they are watercolor.

[@Alayses]

Zenzika Well, I used Albrecht-Dürer pencils and didn't get a very good result. Since I have a lot of Polychromos, I tried them on my Monster High dolls (since I only made them for myself) and I liked the great results. So far I haven't seen any side effects, but I guess I wouldn't use them on BJDs, since it's a different material? >

[@Zenzika]

I am really not sure. I get nice result on my Monster High dolls with Albrecht Dürer. It helps when you dip just the tip in water... I just would never dare to use the Polychromos on my BJDs... I am scared to death of stains... I mean in the end everyone can do whatever they like to their dolls, I just thought about customers, when you actually use Polychromos on face-ups... Maybe someone else knows if they stain on resin or not?!

[@Alayses]

Zenzika I now bought the derwent watercolour pencils and with those it works well. Yeah it would be nice to know if it works with Polychromos or if they stain...

[@Misstefi]

So many times I ask the same question, can I paint dolls with Polychromos if are oil based pencils? Why she said are watercolors? @nicolle's dreams

[@SakuraTenshi101]

This is super helpful! However, I do have a couple questions. I don't know if face-ups are going to become a consistent hobby for me (I would love if it could be though!), and I already have a lot of art supplies from college that I'd like to put to use now that I'm graduated. Do you know if Grumbacher Matte Workable Fixative or Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating will be good alternatives to MSC? Also, is it ok just to get a face mask instead of a respirator so long as I spray outside in an open area? Then once I know if this is something I'll be doing often, I can save up for a respirator :') Thanks

[@valentinasama5492]

Does mod podge work in the doll's face to seal it? (love you and your channel)

[@edenlaneee]

Nila Wright Yes it gets very sticky and after applying you cant take it off .Take that from someone who has tried mod podge and regretted it

[@chloemiller2863]

Valentina Sama I tried using modge podge but it peels off

[@rebelcraftbunny4912]

mod podge if used as a sealent needs to be watered down them applied using a airbrush

[@mikurinrinn]

Nila Wright l

[@pinkbubblytea8712]

Valentina Sama Can I use clear nail polish? :/ I dunnooo

[@alexandrenovaes1978]

I'm grateful for your video I'm a beginner and I live in Brazil, I do not have these materials. I have to adapt thanks for putting subtitles in Portuguese.

[@araceliblake1584]

Thanks Nicolle, this was a big help! :)

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

I am happy this video was useful :D

[@HANA-mb7xn]

Hi!! I'm Korean and I love your videos!!! and i'd love to try face up, but the link is to amazon so it's quite hard to get those stuff... right now i'm comparing them to other online shoppings!! hope I can get all of em!!

[@shereenmac-intosch9930]

You are my favorite youtuber.Keep up the good work

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+Shereen Mac-intosch Thank you

[@lpsmirandatv2711]

Cool vid amazing art stuff to

[@Chibisuka6]

I had a thought about using the airbrushing sealant without an airbrush. Could you feasibly use one of that pump up aerosol cans that you use in cooking to put it in and spray that way?

[@tatyjeong7699]

very helpful!!! thank you!! great video!!!

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

I am very glad, thanks for commenting :)

[@ingtsyrify]

Love your videos! They really help me a lot as a beginner in faceups. :) Could you perhaps do a tutorial on how to draw eyelashes/eyebrows? I really suck at them :(

[@jerrickmacasocol2322]

Do you still use sealant after the complete face up? I learned a lot from your channel. Thank you! ♥️

[@yourlittleharlot]

Do you have any recommendation as to what respirator to get? Btw Thank you for this video❤

[@FriggAndFreya]

Thanks! That was really helpful. My biggest issue though is the sealants and the glosses. I have an airbrush and it doesn't seem to seal correctly (I have the liquitex sealants you recommended in the other video and watered them down as you showed). I don't know what is going wrong it always comes out sticky and that never goes away. I am not using any pigments or pencils that are oil based either.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+Frigg And Freya it could be that you apply too much of it, it has to be a very light mist, this is why we have to do it multiple times so that we are 100% that we cover the whole head.

[@FriggAndFreya]

Awesome! I'll try again when I get a chance and only lightly apply it. Thanks.

[@visorah9299]

nice tips! but as someone who as no clue about faceups; what kind of pastells are suited for faceups, soft pastell or the oil-based ones? and you say/link watercolor pencils, but the polychromos you show in the video are oil-based as well. so i'm a little confused :,)

[@sleepyblue3357]

I know it's been 7 months but in case somebody is wondering, you should use soft pastels and water based pencils 😃

[@marleemarstardoll7620]

Thank you so much for this video very useful I can't wait to start!

[@Ohbeesneeze]

Thank you so much for the video, it was super informative and I'll make sure to remember it when people ask me about materials in the future. I was totally under the impression that Polychromos pencils were oil-based so I'd avoided them in the past, looking now though I have no idea where I got that idea. I look forward to buying 100000 of them in the future XD

[@Sillie82]

+Ohbeesneeze As far as I know Polychromos pencils ARE oil-based. They're def. not watercolor pencils (they're actually water resistant). That being said, they're wondeful pencils with a lot of color pay-off. FaberCastell does have watercolor pencils, but they're called Albrecht Durer. :)

[@Ohbeesneeze]

Ahh that's what I was thinking, I got a couple of pencils from both the Polychromos and Albrecht Durer ranges to test out, it should be fine as long as I never use the Polychromos pencils on resin, I don't want it to stain but that doesn't matter as much with Monster high ^^

[@DiciChi]

I was wondering which three you had; I have different brand of soft pastels but I DO want the three you have... Could you please post the color names ; Schmincke (3) Pink, Peach, Brown? They have numbers instead...

[@MissArtsyGurl]

Awesome video

[@kataraandhakuandluka]

Amazing and informative, love your nails!

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+Mew the Goddess Thank you for watching :D

[@miguelianni]

This is very helpful and I appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos. I have a question, what pencil sharpener do you use? Is there any brand you would recommend to achieve that perfect sharp point?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Honestly 99% of sharpeners are fine, the issue is that the blade gets blunt quite quickly. Nowadays i simply buy blades and replace them when needed.

[@annoyingziggy383]

i want to customize dolls too😍😍 and try to sew some clothes 😊 this is great for beginners thanks i love this 💜

[@jazzestardust]

This is a really lovely video for newcomers like me! :D Thank you so much Nicolle

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+Jasmine Morgan I am very glad it was helpful :) Thank you for watching!

[@NemMassariol]

Best video for begginers ❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aazizok]

Thank you for your nice video, it's really inspire me^^

[@darkmoore05]

Thank you so much for making this video. I couldn't find single Schmincke Pastels and the ones I got are way too hard, so I'm thinking about ordering the Schmincke ones online. Would you mind telling me what colors these three are you show in the video? thank you so much!

[@itsamy.h]

I always love ur intros 😊😆😊 and thanks for the video, it's really helpful

[@aurorafoster2038]

I love this hopefully I can get some supplies today so I can finally transform my barbie doll I have. also the same thing goes for the mask if their is a non toxic brand, cuz I know I have one but I do think where it went. also where do you buy the doll clothing?

[@江波也]

Haha glad to see I was not the only one wondering about why she kept using Polychromos (oil based) pencils when those are supposedly bad for resin... well since the video is older it might be cleared up by now.

[@duckduckerson9784]

I know that you didn't just wanted to calm the situation 😊I'm glad your ok now

[@annasorz2417]

Could you please write down the name of the last things you use over the doll when you finish painting them? Please, please? 😍

[@icrycxndy5349]

Thank you so much! But I have a very important(/not important at all lol) question to ask. What is the best shade of blue is good for dolls with brown hair? (For the Derwent water colors) Thank you so much, I love your work! :3

[@beatrizspinellimilani1285]

Hi!!! I've been watching your videos for years and I loooove them! Just have one question: you said watercolor pencils, but the FC Polychromos are permanent. Should I stick with them anyway??? Or should I try others??? Thank yooooou!

[@kulta7532]

Hi Nicolle! I have a msd size bjd that came with its own default faceup and I've decided that I'd like to add on to it a bit, however I'm too nervous that I'll mess something up and ruin the doll so I'd like to try and practice on something more inexpensive first. I was wondering if I could use the same methods to repaint a Barbie doll face as practice, and if it would actually work. Thanks!

[@joshh5638]

I never knew you needed respiratory gear to use sealants!

[@AgentKnopf]

Thanks so much for this super helpful video! I was trying to guess the Schmincke colors - but I might be off, so could you maybe list the names/numbers? My guess: orange: 010 Orange hell D (not sure about this one) pinkish: 046 Karminrot M or 045 Krapplack M (again not sure which one) brown: 047 Krapprosa B (no idea? This seems wrong xD) Help would be greatly appreciated :) !

[@DaylijahTV]

+Agent Knopf I just realized: You show Polychromos which are oil based and based on what I read, one shouldn't use oil based colors on BJDs? I realized this before trying to work on my doll and got the Faber Castell Watercolor pencils instead.

[@needledolly5555]

this is really helpful what about eyes though could you do a video on those

[@gracejing4899]

do you specifically need water color pencils or can you just use normal colored pencils

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

water colours are much safer. Any materials containing oils may stain your doll.

[@Alayses]

Nicolle's Dreams in this video you are using Faber-Castell Polychromos, and they are not water colour pencils, but oil based. Thought I'd let you know

[@janyeev3152]

Nicolle's Dreams would the prisma brand work?

[@happyjacki626]

Regular colored pencils are wax based and may harm your dolls. Watercolors are not wax based and can be washed off without staining the head, which is why they are ideal.

[@sciamatica]

Hi -- you mention that you shouldn't use oil-based materials on the dolls, but in the video, you show Polychromos pencils, which are oil-based. Do you use Polychromos on the dolls? Or watercolor pencils? They look so creamy and soft! But I'm confused about what you use :(

[@catlover-s1x]

Thank you so much!

[@foxy_ghoul7242]

OMG, You are the best! thank you! Finally i can make beautiful faceup for dolls! :)

[@Wihstrum]

Hello Andreja, I was wondering of you would be willing to list some of the colors you use for the Schminke pastels?

[@ConnieFaye]

Eventually (when I get time) I plan on making some dolls (mainly to recreate some of my gaming characters in the past) so I've been watching so that I understand the process better. But I had a question about the pencils in your video. You showed Polychromos pencils, which are not watercolor pencils but an oil based colored pencil. (I currently use them with my watercolors for illustration), so... those will work in this method, the oil isn't an issue or anything?

[@jumanaelbakri8947]

I would love to start, but I wanted to ask, with brushing on a Matte Sealant, and using pencils or watercolors, does the paint( or pencil, or pastel) move around? I've had a problem like that, not on doll making but in general, and thought I'd ask! Also with good ventilation(And protection of breathing "holes" XD) would a spray matte sealant be better?xx

[@stunningkurry2561]

Wait so you seal the whole face after drawing it out with the color pencils?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+stunningkurry i do it 3 times before I start drawing, many times in between the drawing process and a couple more times at the end. There is a lot of sealing involved to get this kind of colour intensity.

[@ninjinbunny513]

Should you also be wearing the respirator for the gloss varnish?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

if you used a lot of it, then yes because I'd assume it would emit a strong odour which could cause you headaches. However because I literally use less than one drop of it every month, you can't really smell any of it - at least not from the brand that I use. The main reason why you must use a respirator with the spray sealant, is that you could easily inhale the actual sealant airborne particles when spraying and get that nasty stuff stuck in your lungs.

[@desidilek]

Yay! The only emberassing thing about this hobby is buying the monster hight dollXD

[@noellsmith7194]

can you make a catrine faceup? and could I use chalk pastels for faceups?

[@patrikarte]

Thank you for this video. Do you use the varnish before the last layer of mr clear sealant or after? Thank you very much.

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+patrikarte i explain my sealing process in detail in my Brush on Sealants video :)

[@Kaname2907]

Andreja where did you get those nice see-through drawers? Did you get it at your local art shop or you had to order them from online? They are great! Thanks love!❤️

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+Kaname2907 I got them from Muji :)

[@Kaname2907]

+Nicolle's Dreams perfect! Thank you!

[@priscillagarcia507]

Do you mind sharing the exact three pigment colors that are pictured in the video? Thanks in advance ❤️

[@alynkabear]

First: Hello and thank you for your videos! Second, I have a question, do you need the mask for the liquitex varnish sealant or that's just for the spray alternatives only? TIA

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

You always need a face mask no matter what you spray. You can imagine that inhaling any kind of varnish and coating your lungs with it would not be very good for your health. Stay safe :)

[@ahru4207]

Does it matter what brand of watercolor pencil you use?

[@marikaczarniecka9646]

I will definitely try and customize a doll

[@BasementCorvid]

Can you use makeup for faceups? I'm curious.

[@novaisnormal9090]

May I ask, for the sealant,Is it possible to use something else instead of the respirator?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

I don't believe so, respirators with the correct filters are what will give you the needed protection. The regular dust masks that you can buy in most stores do not work against sealants so make sure you read through the Respiratory thread carefully to purchase the correct item.

[@happyjacki626]

The main reason why a dust mask wouldn't work is because a dust mask is for dust. I do recommend wearing a dust mask when working with pastels, as pastel dust can be harmful in the long run (something I have formed as habit as being an artist in general) but the problem with sealants is that they release toxins in the air that a dust mask absolutely cannot protect you from. Respirators are made to shield you specifically from these, by using filters. I picked up a respirator for only $35 online but Lowe's sells the same one too (I don't remember the exact model number but it was by 3m). I'd highly suggest for your own health to please invest in one. If you read through the thread that was pictured in this video there is a testimonial from somebody who had done faceups for a long time without a respirator who now suffers permanent lung damage. It's no joke.

[@scythescythe884]

you can get good good respirators for as low as 15$ if you go to ace hardware when they have sales, or a 2 for 1 deal its rare but getting one is SOOOOOO WORTH IT!

[@minteaglella6643]

Just a question but do you use Fabre Castell polychromos or Fabre Castell water colours??

[@AngelIcestormSapphire981411721]

What about the Liquitex Professional Matte Varnish Spray does it work for doll customizing and do you think you can do a video experimenting on it please? I don't want to have a Life and Death situation with those sprays and i have to wait until i get more money in order to buy the airbrush (Plus what kind of Airbrush do you use?)

[@onetrunerd]

Love your videos! Looking to custom dolls myself, but I have to ask: If I want to paint the dolls face and body a different color can I use acrylic / water based paint and then seal that with a flat sealant to then draw over and paint?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+onetrunerd You can do it, but be aware that the paint will chip very easily. I've done it a few times, but do not do it anymore, it just doesnt seem worth the effort and time since the doll becomes so delicate and sensitive that I am afraid to damage her by just picking her up or changing clothes/shoes/wigs/etc

[@onetrunerd]

+Nicolle's Dreams Thank you for the reply!! If acrilyic paint doesn't work best even if you seal it, how else would I go about if I want to change the skin tone of the entire doll? What do you recommend?

[@emihugstrees552]

Instead of using water colour pencils, what else can you use?

[@Ashicakez3]

I’m pretty late on this video lol. But to do face ups, would it work if I used only acrylic paint to do the face up and then use Liquitex matte varnish as a sealer? (I would brush it on)

[@iddee05]

Since I'm cheap will crayola airbrush work?

[@yakutieq3967]

I'm still really confused about respirators, and even though I've done a bunch of research and compared brands I'm not really sure which one I need, that would be best for me to use while doing face ups. Do you have any recommendations?

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+Yakutie Q did you have a look at the DoA thread about respiratory protection? It suggests quite a few options :)

[@yakutieq3967]

+Nicolle's Dreams No I didn't I will look at it right now, thank you!

[@chinhpham2005]

Hello Andreja. It would be amazing if you give me a link to the thread too ;) Thank you tremendously ;)

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Chinh Pham I don't have the link on me, just search on the forum "respiratory protection" you should find it.

[@nekomoon21]

can you paint the sealer on the face instead of spraying it, like would it have the same effect or mess anything up?

[@lari6389]

where are you from? I am wondering because of the farber castell pencils. :D

[@Minavimivi]

May I ask, what respirator are you personally using or would recommend?

[@Hallowxqueen]

for when using the watercolor pencils.. do you need to wet the color afterwards? or is it best to just draw and leave the lines dry??

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

+Anna Portillo I never wet the pencils, they are always dry. If they were wet, the tip would become soft and you wouldn't be able to draw thin crisp lines.

[@picklerific]

I have found that KRYLON matte finish has a similar look to msc. But it doesn't have very much tooth

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

polychromos pencils are wax/oil based pencils, won't they upset the resin?

[@komaeda2428]

And also do you put the sealant all over the doll's face?

[@prismstudio483]

Sorry to ask, what materials do you use to model the dolls?

[@bertiesgirl1]

I have also had problems finding mr super clear, the sealant I have found in the uk is called americana which is also an acrylic matte sealer/finisher spray, I also can't find schminck pastels so I have purchased the best quality ones the art shop stocked, I have derwent and faber castel pencils to use and have a few mh dolls to begin with, I have tried so many times to remove the factory paint with cotton balls and acetone but it smears the paint, I found that using cotton buds (q-tips) was easier but I have a question about the removal of smeared paint and the black staining that the paint leaves, do I just continue to use acetone and cotton wool to rub this away? it doesn't seem to be coming off, what is the best way to remove factory paint? do I just hold the pad on the eye, do I rub it off or do I gather it up into blobs the scoop it up? is it normal to take a long time removing the paint, in videos people seem to remove the paint really easily and cleanly in a few wipes! This is a brilliant back to basics video, will you be doing a wig making tutorial soon? also which stores do you buy your wigs and clothes from? thanks for the amazing videos, I look forward to them all the time! you do the most gorgeous faces and the dolls look incredible once finished.

[@minani__8072]

Does tamiya color work well like mr super clear ?

[@kaitlynshyann3369]

Could you use modge podge gloss in a bottle if you water it down to put on the eyes of an EAH?

[@saraeilenstine326]

Hellos! First and foremost! I have been following you for a while and I very much admire your work!

[@NicollesDreamsShop]

Hey! Sorry I don't know what you mean with Acrylic Drawers but I left all the info about the materials and links to stores in the description box :)

[@saraeilenstine326]

Hello! I did see the list!