Kimio The Mantis! - Custom doll • Monster High Repaint in Orchid mantis style

Hi Faeries! 🦋
Today, we will create a doll inspired by a specific type of mantis, the Orchid Mantis. We aim for a balanced mix of a woman and a mantis. I'd like to give her 4 eyes, 4 legs, and maybe even wings. From the back of her head, tendrils, flowers would grow. Initially, I wanted to replicate the orchid, but as I consider it further, I'm thinking of random tendrils like peonies or something similar. Overall, I've been confused from the beginning of this project because I'm not sure about anything. I don't know if the head is a good idea, and I'm uncertain if I can handle so many limbs. And lastly, I doubt the pose; the doll was supposed to sit, but I'm not sure if the wings and the rear end won't interfere. So, I'm truly undecided about the whole project, especially after the previous wisteria project, which was thoroughly planned. But I decided to start and see what happens. In the end, it won't be the first doll I've designed on the go. If you have any questions, please write to me in the comments. I try to answer everything. So enjoy the video and please like and subscribe.
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Materials I used in this video:
- Acrylic paint
- Copper wire
- Two-part apoxie clay
- Two-part apoxie sculpt
- Decoupage glue
- Light air dry clay
- Porcelain clay
- Kohinoor soft pastels
- Mr. Super Clear
- Faber Castell watercolor pencils
- Pearl powder
- Gel Glitter
- 3D decorations for nail art
- Super glue and hot glue
- Gloss varnish
- UV resin
- fake grass
- wood pedestal
- Airbursh
#art #craft #diy

[@melissagagnon1213]

Oh wow! She turned out amazing! It would be cool to see more bug-fairies. Like a moth with big wings, or a metallic dragonfly : o

[@faerieman8958]

Good idea✌️

[@sarahsnow9088]

I instantly thought of a firefly fairy or a glass wing butterfly fairy when I saw your comment. Really good ideas for the future hope we can see them from this artist.

[@lioflores1478]

How tf have I not been recommended this before?? The blend of insect and human, the different textures, the body mods, the painting, all top notch. The dude is amazing at all the skills required for doll sculptures AND the concept is super cool. I’m gonna go binge watch the rest of his videos.

[@Kae.the.Selkie]

Okay I'm glad I'm not the only one. I follow so many dollmakers. How am I only just seeing this?!

[@faerieman8958]

Thank you😍😁

[@amberharrington4653]

Same!!!!! 😂❤

[@artistryanxiety6132]

1:19 "I also used Pintrest. Which confused me even more, so I turned it off." This was funnier than it needed to be, lmao. Love it!

[@faerieman8958]

I use pinterst for inspiration 🤣

[@Formoka]

I’m always a little sad to see dolls lose articulation, but I cannot deny how lovely this doll turned out. The sculpting is very cool.

[@littlepockets4959]

The creation is amazing, you're very talented . The only problem with the video is i the music, i couldn't hear your voice and in the end had to mute it and just watch without sound, You have a great voice and with your creativity and skill you don't really need music, it just takes away from your overall effect. Other than that, great job here.

[@pauieeepau]

She's gorgeous! I like how you didn't stray away from insect anatomy.

[@kittyvanoosten8578]

'There were so many imperfections it had to be intentional.' LOL. Hats off to you, Sir! Great work. She reminds me of a CoralReef BJD. Very cool!

[@ms_katia2267]

He’s using software to change his voice, he is from either a Spanish or Italian area as some of the items he used were in an other language,it’s not AI generated because you can here him breath. Yes it did bother me. Lol

[@TheEigylyte]

Oh my god... l thought to make doll mantis in years ....and u did it 😮❤❤❤❤ shes soooo beautiful u made my dream real ❤❤❤❤

[@prazeo4192]

She's so beautiful, the delicate pinks and oranges with the pops of green! Orchid mantises are so otherworldly and delicate looking and i think you translated that wonderfully! My favorite detail is the freckles and the petals on her head. They really add such a whimiscal touch! I think the standing pose was the right choice as it displayed all her limbs and wings very nicely. Love your work and can't wait to see what else you create! I think a luna moth would be a beautiful creation done by you but anything you make will still be a delight.

[@faerieman8958]

Thank you i love this details too🩷🌺🩷

[@bogbert7019]

this is stunning!!! I can’t believe you don’t have more views?? this is incredible work!

[@faerieman8958]

Thank you 🩷

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Loooove your voice over - great sense of humour! As per the doll… I have no words! She’s stunning, ethereal, majestic! Your creativity knows no bounds!

[@Astral_Artz]

Orchid mantis are my fav bugs(besides dragonflies) I love it ❤

[@faerieman8958]

thank you

[@HelenT45]

You are amazingly talented. And I do appreciate the amount of work you put into the narration. But could you please please please tone down the music, as it is too loud compared to the narrator voice and as a person with imperfect hearing (and not native English speaker) it makes it very difficult to enjoy the time and effort you have put into your videos. Which are otherwise great! I really do appreciate your art and hope to see more from you in future!

[@AphroditeLee]

SO ANGRY I missed the premier but SO HAPPY to see this beauty come to life!!!

[@faerieman8958]

Sorry for that i mistake in date than premiere was today and not tomorow 😁

[@CorvidMantis]

oh this is stunning as always!! your customs are beautiful!! I'm nonbinary and actually chose Mantis as my middle name, specifically because of how much I love orchid mantises, so this was especially lovely to see ❤

[@hearthorrordolls4683]

She is so beautiful ❤ your artwork is stunning 😊

[@elizabethaffantranger8842]

Faerieman, you are an incredible artist. Wow

[@faerieman8958]

Thank you

[@whykiki334]

In a world of custom doll artists you are still able to keep the moulding, painting and video fitting to your very own style. 👌🏻 this is what turns your work to art 💥❤️✌🏻

[@art.elodie.g]

So nice to hear your voice, the doll is amazing, as usual !! 😍🤩 If I may, the background music is too loud compared to your voice, sometimes we can barely hear what you say 😅. You should have an option that says when you talk, reduce background audio track ? And also it's a shame your doll dsnt get more light when in front of the tv screen at the end? With the backlight we can't see the doll very well and our attention moves to the background, which is a shame coz we want to see the doll 😍😍😍 Anyways thank you so much for making the videos, I know how difficult it is 😅😅 thank you!!

[@faerieman8958]

thank you :) i will be reduce audio track next time

[@art.elodie.g]

@@faerieman8958 yeeyyy I can't wait to see your next doll !! I always look forward to your next videos 🤩🤩

[@skyounkin]

She is breathtaking!

[@PeggyVanHoecke]

She is both scary and beautiful,love her.❤

[@Zoe-Eves]

This Mantis is incredible 😮 can't wait for more 😍

[@warrennolan6398]

I’m so excited to have discovered your content! They are stunning! I’d love to see a collab with you and Catmelion Studios!!!

[@faerieman8958]

Maybe in future will be 🥹

[@hylianflower9681]

The diaglogue is just hilariously amazing, thank you for this 😂😂😅❤❤❤

[@faerieman8958]

Thanks 🤣

[@cerridwenrowan]

I'm continually amazing by the level of detail you achieve ❤️

[@polker2]

its the voice for me yes plus the doll..10 out of 10 across the board ❤❤❤❤

[@faerieman8958]

thx

[@paisleykitty7]

She is incredible! Wow just wow!

[@dkp7073]

Beautiful! I've been keeping inverts, including orchid mantises, for many years, so I love seeing them reimagined.

[@virginiavalenciano4160]

Beauty orchid mantis queen

[@christinastalder4727]

Not much to say, but she's beautiful. Just stunning work.❤

[@SirBass15]

I love your voice over... love the artwork, the concept, the fairy is so gorgeous... love to see more from you...

[@Dustanne]

She is stunning. I l9ve how she turned out!!

[@alycechattin9367]

This is such an incredible piece of work. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. They look stunning and your concepts were so dreamy

[@emilycookie1499]

Kimio looks amazing!! Her design is really cool and beautiful!

[@HaywireLillend]

The watercolor step to check your sanding is so smart! I'll need to remember that!

[@RaquelSarinha]

The background music is too loud. But the doll is beautiful.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

she's beautiful. mantises are one of my favorite insects.😍❤❤❤

[@Lightkeeper.Lumina]

It's beautiful! Are you OK with fanarts? I'm in absolute love with your dolls

[@faerieman8958]

Ofocourse you can tag me 😍

[@Beepony]

holy sheeeeet shes so pretty. omg wonderful sculpting.

[@petrahachmann5289]

She looks incredible, love the face molds very much…the little uv resin drops make it like a delicate orchid looking.

[@christineingram55]

She’s Exquisite.So imaginative.I love the colours you painted her,and her face paint is gorgeous.Your sculpting is incredible,it looks like she was made like this.not created.Beautiful work..I love her 🥰

[@c.i.ponies5332]

She's very beautiful and her pose so dynamic even though she's a figuring.

[@AegyoNeko]

I would love to see more bug theme characters or even reptiles! I keep all kinds of exotic creatures an I love this!

[@baldemarsilva8603]

Wow! Awesome work! So much detail!

[@lilahwolfe]

I absolutely love how you're watching league of legends in the background ❤❤❤❤❤ I watch LOL esports all the time 😊

[@faerieman8958]

😂 Thank you im big fan and player ❤

[@dingo1666]

Amazingly beautiful.

[@lilmidnight.]

Very beautiful doll, and unique concept!

[@sherrykloster7489]

Absolutely gorgeous as usual! Your sculptures are amazing, you are soooo talented! ❤❤❤

[@PlayfulCalamity]

super sweet little bug!

[@vil8374]

I actually had a plan to make a mantis doll based on that specific one two for more in the style of a mutant from rottmnt

[@SheriLynNut]

Loved watching her metamorphosis, you are incredibly talented! She’s stunning and so dynamic 💖

[@kieranmcelhill1899]

So beautiful

[@vickinoeske1154]

Oh my goodness, she's a goddess.

[@cgil1974]

She's beautiful A masterpiece! Congrats.

[@Selma_li]

Tbh this is giving Melanie Martinez vibes (I absolutely love it) what about doing her doll next time ?

[@faerieman8958]

I dont know her arts😔 but i look at her

[@brianahawkins8124]

She looks gorgeous! Also the monster high doll you used for the Mantis head is Jane Boo Little. See you next time.

[@PippinMint_]

Oh my god!! Absolutely wonderful, the design??? I'm in love that's it

[@jennaneely9483]

Absolutely STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS!!!!

[@candimoomey1698]

The head you used (purple) is Jane Boolittle. My daughters are huge fans of the G1 series.

[@faerieman8958]

thx :)

[@bryanlefrancois8447]

This is phenomenal!! You are incredibly talented!!!

[@xiaomeimichels5063]

OMG she's beautiful!

[@exitium6251]

I love your work, it’s amazing however I can see that you take inspiration from Enchanterium when it comes to font, your logo and even miniature pics, maybe you can come up with something in your style?

[@faerieman8958]

Yes, of course I love the Enchanterium, and I was inspired to make my logo, but that's only because I have a style like a fairy. And I can't imagine any other style for my dolls. And besides, it's not bad to be inspired or to be like someone who is better than you

[@eveilwolf]

YES!!! im happy to see your new doll THAnk you!!!!!!

[@SuperRainbowCrash]

She is soo stunning omg.

[@lisacampbell9257]

Wow! I'm speechless. ❤

[@beanpots8524]

i love her!!!!! i think this might be my favorite doll you’ve made so far 🥰🥰🥰

[@Myriako]

Thank you for this video! 😀🌸

[@beheroot]

I absolutly love your creation, and hate your sound editing. Music is too loud nearly all the time and your VO tends to 'dissapear' behind music. Orchid mantis idea is awsome and execution even better :D

[@faerieman8958]

Hate? Realy? 🤣

[@beheroot]

@@faerieman8958 for most part i needed to relay on cc ;) I like to hear what artists had to say in therir videos :D especially good ones :P

[@KBish]

This is amazing! You really look at all the details, I’m very impressed! I was first clued into your art by the dandelion you made. It is not hobby for you, you turn it into art!

[@legendarymudkip2096]

You're a fantastic artist!

[@colleenmartin4373]

She's stunning! Your work is amazing!

[@simplymichael51]

She is beautiful!! I love all of your work!

[@MDeLorien]

She looks absolutely fantastic. 🤯 You did a absolutely mind blowing job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Happy new year 😊

[@looyosummers5796]

So beautiful, I love praying mantises.😊

[@ichigood9442]

this is absolutely stunning

[@crocutaqueen1311]

Amazing!!!!! I love orchid mantises!!!

[@cheriwigo3119]

She is stunning!

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Love Love Love your work, as always! ❤

[@ArachneAnathema]

So beautiful! I love how you made all the legs!

[@soemoo6350]

Wait just realized I’m the first person seeing it. 😍😍😍

[@faerieman8958]

thank you :)

[@meva4714]

The owner of the second head is Jane Boolittle.

[@pjsparkle1843]

beautiful 💕

[@maryandrews11]

Absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@nickieverdeen7952]

she looks amazing!!!😍

[@evelynsephus3028]

You did a magnificent job!

[@JuJuCrafts]

Wonderful creation - I subscribed

[@daniellefoster8237]

Soo.. beautiful 😍

[@rachelstevenson3686]

Beautiful doll

[@The_mad_man_35]

Wow so beautiful

[@RuruNilou]

Ok, stunning doll of course, love her colors and intricate details...but can i say you are SO CUTE??? ❤ I think i fell in love 😂❤

[@faerieman8958]

ouu thank youu :) you are lovely

[@KeeraMoon]

Ficou mágica!! Feliz Ano Novo!! E sucesso em 2024!!

[@tylergood3773]

Amazing!!

[@catherinetetrault4789]

She's gorgeous,but you would be able to see her better if the background wasn't so bright, in my opinion. I do think she is very beautiful in those colors. Your artwork is very good. Just saying.....😊

[@VondaInWonderland]

Daaang. She's so nice ❤

[@yumetsukiyumi8052]

Keep going! I love your work 🩷

[@karenthomas9009]

She has an Ethereal Beauty♥️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍

[@vonkatartistry]

Pretty!!

[@sasariwtf]

Anyone know any good alternatives to MSC as both a sealent and primer? And also alternaives for soft pastels? Im on a strict budget of... broke. ;;;

[@faerieman8958]

The higher the price, the better the quality. This is true for . Other options have poor quality

[@CazCarsonMsBimbie]

Dollightful has a good video about that

[@soemoo6350]

So pretty 😍

[@bennikathleen8138]

Beautiful