How to better your doll's proportions - Head Shrinking Tutorial

Hi there!
This time I prepared for you a little tutorial about head shrinking.
It is a great method if you want to achieve better head to body ratio on your customs. I know I love it!
I hope that you will find it helpful and that I will see more shrunken heads in the future :D
PS: New doll project is almost done, so I will see you indeed very soon!
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[@jellyfishwitch]

Head shrinking has truly become one of your signatures !! Love it when you do it !!!

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Head shrinking is life! :D

[@MoonMinah93]

THE QUEEN HAS COME BACK, I REPEAT, THE QUEEN HAS COME BACK

[@bryleebaggett7199]

YAAAAAYYYY!!!! my favorite customizer is backkk! love you catmeleon!

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Thank you! ^_^ And a new project is also almost finished! ^_^

[@bryleebaggett7199]

@@CatmeleonStudio Oooohhh cannot wait! I need a distraction from my own failed ooak project 🥲

[@CatmeleonStudio]

@@bryleebaggett7199 Step back, take a break and smash that project next!!! :D (I mean finish it successfully, not trash it XD)

[@bryleebaggett7199]

@@CatmeleonStudio XD Alright

[@renatabelikova5927]

I am so very happy you are back! Hope your and your husband's little project is happy, healthy and doing very well! Best wishes for all three of you!🫶💐

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Thank you!

[@ghostgirl6970]

I don't make dolls and have no other need to shrink heads but I like listening to your voice and I always enjoy a good doll head shrink. 🙂

[@CatmeleonStudio]

:D Thank you so much!

[@Mandavee]

Thank you for the tutorial and the comparison between fast and slow shrinking.

[@MaryDayton-t1e]

You always make my day when you post! Definitely going to try shrinking a dolls head the next time I customize one. You're an inspiration and I absolutely love your dolls!

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Thank you so much! I definitely recommend this technique :) I just love the more natural proportions on those dolls!

[@marcwest7673]

Using the slow method you can keep the original factory painting too. Some colors may change a little, but still a good method if you don't plan repainting the head. Not to mention that you can keep the original hair too !

[@CatmeleonStudio]

I haven’t mentioned it because I never leave either hair or og faces, but yeah, I have heard of it :) Just another reason to always choose slow over fast method! :D

[@craftysean945]

Welcome back :) Clear and concise. Thank you very much for the tutorial.

[@odalhawthorne]

Yeeees!! Another video to feed my Catmeleon addiction 😊

[@msk4795]

Great to see you. Very clear and informative tutorial, thank you. Sending you and your little family hugs and peace.❤

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Lots of hugs and peace in return from us! ^_^ Thank you!

[@amandae5165]

I never intend to customize a doll, but I LOVE watching you do it!! 💞

[@CatmeleonStudio]

So nice to hear that ^_^

[@Luke-uf3jw]

Good to see you again! ❤❤

[@dyenahh]

Welcome back!

[@fabianastacia3350]

Thank you for the tutorial, I hope you do some more in the future. You're so professional always! And thank you for the footages of your adorable kitties at the end of your videos, it always makes my day!

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Kitties are valid part of this channel! :D

[@debb5470]

Welcome back we missed you!!!!

[@mocadelite18]

Yay! Im so happy you are back😊

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thanks Marzena. I've watched you do it so many times but this is a little extra modavation. I'm totally going to try this next time. I hope that you and your family are well 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Shrinking heads is life! :D Thank you! We are doing as good as we can :D The baby M is perfect ^_^

[@leighlyle2304]

I love your channel and the dolls you create are true masterpieces! I miss you when you have had a long absence ❤

[@bethsmith3421]

Great tutorial! Love the kitty bit at the end. I hope your little project is doing well. What do the kitties think of the new addition? Here's hoping all of you are happy and healthy.

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Thank you!

[@casolari92]

Welcome back we missed you!🥳🎉

[@Lovebratnsfw]

Ainda bem q ela voltooouu, estava com saudades

[@xr1028]

I missed ur videos! I love watching them when I’m sewing

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Thank you! Happy crafting! ^_^

[@Nico-zr1dv]

Yay welcome back we missed you!

[@selinadudley8270]

So glad you made this tutorial. Definitely very helpful. Thank you! ❤ Also, if you like Operetta's face sculpt but not her scars, after the head shrinking you can cover the scars with apoxie sculpt. 😁

[@the__melonlord9946]

I can't wait for your next fairy/or dark projects! I've been rewatching your videos, while waiting patiently for another video! Keep up the amazing work!! ❤😊

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Very soon! It's almost finished ^_^

[@mizzuzie3338]

This is an excellent reference video!

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You are back !!!! ♥️

[@AmandaRNeves]

Welcome back, love!!

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Welcome back ❤❤❤

[@dwerenat1]

Hey, long time no see! I'm glad you're back.

[@indiecraft24]

Dear Marzena, thank you very much ❤ I love your dolls and always wait for a new video.

[@CatmeleonStudio]

You're welcome! The new project is almost finished ^_^ So there won't be another months of waiting for the next vid ^_^ I promise! :)

[@shantoyjackson3496]

Soooo excited for a new video from you! Hope that your family is doing well ❤

[@CatmeleonStudio]

We are! Thank you! ^_^

[@EstreLany_]

Your videos help me to learn english and I love your content 💛 kisses from Brasil 💚

[@charysdolls3615]

Thanks a lot for sharing this information with us!!! and welcome back I can't wait to see your next work of art❤❤

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Very soon! The new project is almost finished ^_^

[@charysdolls3615]

@@CatmeleonStudio YAY!!!

[@brianahawkins8124]

This will be very helpful, see you on your next crafting video.

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Soon! :)

[@brianahawkins8124]

@@CatmeleonStudio Take all the time you need.

[@MrsTitina]

Yaaaaayyyy you’re back!!!

[@Fever-dreams0]

Some ideas for your future projects is to remake some of your old dolls and seeing how you’ve improved from when you first made your dolls

[@glenmurie]

I see Warhammer 40K Termigants in the background! One of us! One of us! Seriously, I've stolen so many good ideas from you and the other OOAK creators for my Turnip 28 and other wargames projects. Love your videos. Some day I may recreate one of my child's cosplays on a Monster High doll just to see if I can do it.

[@prometheuse6318]

Yay!!!!!! A new video. I love it!

[@Craziecory]

Welcome back. I see Nids in the background.

[@CatmeleonStudio]

My little buggies, waiting patiently for their mommy time XD

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Very good

[@murderycatdoll1380]

I hope you and your little one doing fine!!!❤

[@CatmeleonStudio]

We have a small allergy problem, but other than that she is just perfect, thank you!

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Yeah new video 😊

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I miss you‼️

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I love ur videos sm, u should do a coraline and kakegurui inspired doll 😍💕

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[@VaporeAnne]

Thank you for a very informative video, more if you have them in you, please.

[@anajuliaa.deandrade6533]

Hi!!! ❤

[@tracybowling1156]

Hi Marsena! This is as interesting as I thought it would be! You explained everything very well. And it all seems like fun. P.S. How is that new baby? I hope very well! ❤

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Happy to hear it! The baby is just perfect ^_^ A little allergy problem at the moment, but we are on to it! Thank you!

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[@karinasanchez3285]

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[@emzixd]

you make the best videos, thank you so much Marzena!!❤ (...is that how you spell your name??)

[@Ksusha-RRB]

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[@Fuffydud]

Since the fast shrinking can distort the face, could you use this to your advantage? I don't like how wide and circular Ever After High heads are, but if I use the fast shrinking method and then put the head in some kind of vise to force it to be narrower when it shrinks, would it dry and set as a narrower, more human-looking head or would the structural integrity be damaged and ruin it?

[@CatmeleonStudio]

I would still recommend slow shrinking, cause squeezing the head while it is big, squishy and delicate may end with a disaster... But yes, reshaping the round heads of Ever After High dolls is possible :) You just need to put them into a V-shaped construction, made, for example, from two pieces of wood, after removing the head from the jar. Secure the head there and while it harden, the jawline will stay in a more V-shape :) I saw how it was made, but never made it myself, so I can only recommend experiment a little with it :) I guess Dirilli Dolls made a tutorial about this topic :)

[@thummberland]

Thank you for sharing ❤ I have question 🙋‍♀️what if 90% acetone, and keep the head in there for 24 hours instead of 48 hours, will it shrink just less?

[@CatmeleonStudio]

You can try and tell me :D I would assume that.

[@jasonpatchen1912]

what else can acetone shrink?

[@CatmeleonStudio]

My lungs capacity XD With all seriousness - there's always room for experimentation :)

[@Ai_Ayumi]

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[@kevinjanfruto6008]

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[@Somethingsomethingidkk]

I have a build a monster doll that has hard plastic on some of the scalp area where wigs from the series can go. Is there a way I could shrink that head?

[@maddawg2002]

Thank you for this tutorial and I must say it will be a very useful resource for folk customizing. However I’m a little confused with the ace-ton and water mixture. How much would the measurements be in let’s say cups? 1/2, 1/3, 1/4? I want to make sure I get it right when the opportunity ever comes for me one day

[@flipnawesome5756]

Hi, its a concept of 9 equal portions of acetone plus 1 portion of tap water. So, if you use 9 oz of acetone you would add 1 oz of water. 9 : 1 Hope that makes sense.

[@maddawg2002]

@@flipnawesome5756 thank you very much 😊

[@CatmeleonStudio]

As it was already said: the measurements will always be 9:1 aceton to water (9parts acetone, 1part water). No matter how big of a container you have and how much solution you need :) I wouldn't recommend using cup though... It needs to have a lid, cause acetone just left in a cup would evaporate and it would surely effect the process (and stink all over the room). If it is a cup with a lid - remember that they cannot be plastic. Acetone eats through plastic. I can't say about metal ones. Think they may be ok, but I still prefer glass. You can find glass jars everywhere (mayo, jelly, etc.) :) Hope that helps! :)

[@alejandrovillalobos3354]

I have a question, Do I need to prepare a new solution each time I soak the head or can I use the same solution?? Would be great if you could answer, I'm so excited to show you what I'll be working on

[@CatmeleonStudio]

The truth is, with each soaking the solution will work less effectively, so it’s up to you how many times you want to use it. I usually do the second soaking in the solution from the first one. But if I make a third soak, I mix a fresh solution :) That works for me :)

[@miraquler]

hej marzena

[@nicopadro4593]

Can we see the shelves set up for the dolls.

[@CatmeleonStudio]

They are not that spectacular, since majority of my dolls are at my parents house :P My mom seasonally display them in their dental office, so they are never just in one place :) One day I will update my "workshop tour" and show which dolls I still own and how I display them :)

[@skadoodle1076]

I have a question,, how much is 1 part of water? is there a specific measurement for one part or do you set your own?

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Well… it depends on the jar you use and the amount of heads you want to submerge at one go. It’s always 1/10 of the amount of liquid in total, that you need to cover your head/heads completely. In milliliters it will be different for everyone. I even make the hole animation to show you how to know how much to pour, without making exact measurements :)

[@Autistic_Emperor]

Wait, I’m really sorry, but will there be an actual doll customization video this month or is this the only video you were talking about?

[@CatmeleonStudio]

Sorry to disappoint you with this one. I said there will be new project video and a tutorial. The plan didn’t change, just the order :)

[@Autistic_Emperor]

@@CatmeleonStudio thanks for reassuring me! If I now know that there will be another video soon, then I won’t be disappointed!

[@cacti485]

how small can you get it? id like to see comically small head

[@CatmeleonStudio]

As I said, there are limitations and it depends on a doll. I never got to 100% realistic proportions, but even if I could, I am all for bettering them, not going from one extreme to another :)