REVAMPING OLD DOLLS | CLEO DENILE MONSTER HIGH | Doll repaint and customisation [relaxing] | etellan

[@RBrent88]

Honestly, a series where you do maligned female characters from history and give us the real story during the face up sounds AWESOME.

[@mauraharms8315]

Oooooh! that would be so cool considering how nysotolgic her style is

[@Azkadelya]

+1 I would LOVE to see that

[@Victoria-si8tp]

Tht would be so cool like history and art, sounds amazing

[@ellespoonies]

this would be so amazing, i would LOVE to watch this omg

[@candlerunner]

Medusa would be a great one!!

[@flowerchromosome8349]

The doll isn't misshapen at all ! They just rounded out cleos face in that doll mold since that doll is a rerelease from 2014-15 !! That aside the work u did on cleo is absolutely spectacular!

[@etellan]

Youve laid my pondering to rest finally haha. I had no idea they were from the rerelease, so I'm seriously thankful you pointed it out😍

[@flowerchromosome8349]

@@etellan of course, happy to do so!! Keep up the good work!

[@GrubbyGub]

I actually like the rounder face on Cleo I feel like it suits her very well

[@ph0bicluvr]

@@GrubbyGub I don't think the roundness is bad! But I personally prefer the thinner mold, just because it makes her look more mature and refined compared to the rest of the ghouls. I also think it fits her character better. I hope this doesn't cause controversy lol

[@dandy-dani]

@@GrubbyGub me too it's much cuter

[@hayliecassidy711]

I literally feel like all ur revamps fit their voices and personalities better than the original designs

[@etellan]

That's such a huge compliment! Thank you!❤️

[@Peggycartersgarters]

Y’all just be kissing ass at this point

[@josiecroix]

The gold shimmer looking best in the sun really suits her character! If you're going to be in the sweltering heat, you might as well look regal and expensive whilst doing it! :)

[@snookie3314]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@L3N0R4L4N3]

Etellan: Alas, I don't think you came here for a rant on ancient smear campaigns Me, a history nerd: *don't you threaten me with a good time*

[@kariechaos5382]

SAME. I have watched several history documentaries about Cleopatra, and also Empress Wu from ancient China. Smear campaigns of ancient female rulers abound.

[@etellan]

Hahah I will need to keep that in mind for future script writing, always have to cut back on the random tangents 😅

[@L3N0R4L4N3]

@@etellan I honestly really enjoyed it! I love history, and you have a wonderful narration voice! If you wanted to include more historical info in your commentary, I for one would be all for it! ❤

[@kariechaos5382]

@@etellan I agree! I always find history so very fascinating, cultures a world apart can have similar beliefs without having ever come near one another and it's just really interesting!

[@svehyoung]

Same, I love egyptian history

[@mazzykat976]

Those eyes are practically glowing, Cleo turned out so beautiful, There are so many that I want to see in your style but Ghoula and Laguna (I feel like you've done her but I don't know now) in your style. between the music you play and your voice these videos have helped me unwind and destress from life and work thank you.

[@minutemaidd]

Yesss I almost comment this myself !!

[@ms.eldritchmothdevourer8318]

"you're going in the scalding hot hair water where i can decapitate you, reach into your skull and remove your hair from the inside out" sounds like the most threatening thing ever, even though that's literally what happened

[@etellan]

I question how creepy my hobbies sound when taken out of context daily hahah 😅

[@beepusboop8678]

I'm going to start threatening people like I threaten dolls

[@ctoinc9471]

I love this series and your take on their style, even if you have limitations and mistakes I feel that makes them even more special and unique. Thanks for making them and sharing.

[@etellan]

That's so so kind of you to say. I'm so glad you're enjoying the series, thank you for checking it out❤️

[@Aya-uw1ni]

I love how she respects our culture and keeps calling it kohl not eyeliner , you have a new subscriber 🥰

[@perfectication]

I actually liked the flatter face on the other Cleo doll - made her look more ethnically diverse. I think the head you swapped out could make a good head for an Asian-inspired doll! :)

[@sebas2593]

@National Socialism brown-wash? are you serious?

[@paperdollmaker9345]

@National Socialism 9th grade World History? Try 3rd grade Geography since you seem so ignorant of where Egypt is (if you didn’t know: it’s in North Africa) Any real historian would know that “whiteness” is a construct. Even if we ignore that, Ancient Egyptians are not white... please take your pseudo history elsewhere

[@paperdollmaker9345]

what is your definition of "white people" then, genius? :)

[@paperdollmaker9345]

@National Socialism lol

[@twiiinkkk]

@National Socialism I have no idea who told you the people who needed a dark pigment around their eyes due to the sun and quite literally worked days and days under the heat were white in the slightest. As they evolved through time, the pigmentation of the skin got darker. However, this isnt to say some parts of egyptians were lighter. As we see today, there is a gradation of skin towards Sudan. Some might have been white in race due to Greece - their skin was most definitely darker than a Europeans.

[@Dragonrider0592]

I love her! I have always had a love of Ancient Egyptian culture and style. It made me so happy to see you take the traditional style and modernize it without losing the spirit of the original. I would love to see you do a Operetta doll in the future.

[@crystalmahaffey2047]

YES

[@Oshidorinohina]

The really interesting part is Cleopatra VII Philopator, didn't even live during ancient Egyptian times, the pyramids were already thousands of years old by the time she was around. It really starts to put into perspective how fucking old Egyptian history is.

[@Dragonrider0592]

@@Oshidorinohina Yeah. I also love to use the comparison that she lived closer in time to the moon landing than the building of the pyramids.

[@zoeyyyy]

I adore your style. It's not the type of style I've ever seen in doll repainting and I think it's gorgeous! you do amazingly with the limitations you're put under, i love it

[@SeegiChannelOfficial]

The makeup style is so attractive

[@etellan]

Thank you!!

[@timmyimmy5697]

The face mold difference is probably due to the signature doll being a later release, you can tell by her clothing, after a few re-releases they started giving her a simple black edge on her top instead of the lace in earlier releases

[@anerrorintheuniverse]

SHE LOOKS SO BEAUTIFULLL, AS WELL ALL THE DOLLS YOU'VE MADE❤ im saving money so that one day I'll be able to get enough money to repaint dolls, thank you your craft inspires me everday

[@Fearthemushroom]

Good luck!! I hope to see your customs soon!💗💐

[@etellan]

Thank you so much! Oh wow that's honestly so exciting to hear! I really hope it all goes well for you❤️

[@anerrorintheuniverse]

@@etellan I hope it goes well too!^^

[@ellespoonies]

Every single time I watch these I desperately wish doll manufacturers had better technology to print more unique, detailed, and modern designs on their dolls, It’s such a shame that doll designers have to be restrained by the limitations of their printers, because watching faceups like these really shows how incredible dolls could be if that barrier wasn’t there.

[@iconenthusiast]

I actually really love the misshapen Cleo head, it's got an odd beauty to it and I'd love to see her get a face up into a new character

[@abbey2cold]

I think the misshapen head is just from the 2013-2014 re-release Mattel did, but I could be wrong.

[@nxct0ic204]

@National Socialism they were talking about the dolls head. I am aware she was white but the doll isn’t cleopatra (I probably spelt that wrong I apologize) it’s a character from monster high. Also I’m not trying to be offensive, i would appreciate not to have a fight or anything of the sort :)

[@nxct0ic204]

@National Socialism she is? I didn’t know that I’m sorry :(

[@eochiiii]

@National Socialism Cleopatra in real life literally wasn't white. Please stop spreading white washed history around online lmaoo?? Not only is it infuriating hearing this type of stuff growing up despite it being completely wrong and erasing actual history when it's been proven multiple times that she was poc. Egypt is a middle eastern country and close af to Africa. We know dang well her and King Tut was not some pale red heads lmaoosnsjdbdjybs---

[@Frostjotnar]

@@eochiiii ‘Scholars generally identify Cleopatra as essentially of Greek ancestry with some Persian ancestry. This is based on the fact that her Macedonian Greek family - the Ptolemaic dynasty - had intermarried with the Seleucid dynasty that ruled over much of West Asia.’ I think people get ethnicity and nationality mixed as she was born in Egypt and spent her life there.

[@screamy_]

OMG SHES GORGEOUS. ancient egyptian mythology has always fascinated me and i adore studying the unique cultures that have blossomed from their beliefs! this looks incredible, as usual. ❤️✨

[@pilesofpeonies]

This Cleo is so beautiful. Also, love the bits about the real life Cleopatra ❤ Egyptian history has been so disrespected for so long and it's nice to see someone making an effort to clear even a small part of it up ❤❤❤

[@LuckyJ88]

@National Socialism yup!

[@curator3539]

I LOVE how her hair turned out with the braids! Her makeup is wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

[@allychristie7818]

after 4 years of watch repaints i e finally started my own, thank you for inspiring me !! xxxx

[@LEdTheFullmetalkid]

Now she looks like an actual queen! I love what you did with the braids!! It looks so cool!

[@0applefish]

little did I know when clicking on an etellan thumbnail that I would learn something about the historic religious implications of eyeliner! for some reason I'd never made the connection between kohl and Horus before, but it makes sense. beautiful face-up as always :)

[@mariaharcibal4304]

I think your revamps on the original dolls are absolutely stupendous! And, are you planning to revamp as many of the characters as possible? Also, would love to see you revamp Spectra.

[@Emily-ye1rj]

Ooh yes!!!

[@etellan]

Ahh that's the hope haha. I want to revamp as many of the dolls I can get my hands on really haha

[@OfCraftsCurios]

She turned out so gorgeous - as always with your dolls!! I am loving this series so much, can't wait to see which doll gets the etellan make over next!!

[@lemonknife]

AAAAA SHES SO PRETTY.... im absolutely in Love with her new hair!!your versions of the hairstyles always just look so nice!! and the faceup 💛💛💛 im deeply in love with your use of strong bold lines and heavy blushing, its so pretty and absolutely floors me everytime. shes so lovely..... Id love to see your take on catrine demew, maybe giving her some new ears and tail? or laguna.... really, im always looking forward to you videos no matter what they are about

[@etellan]

I'm so so glad you like it! Thanks so much for checking it out ❤️ oh my gosh, both those suggestions would be perfect! Ill need to keep my eye out 🤗 ahh that's so kind, thank you so much 😭❤️

[@n.c.pictures]

OH now I'm really looking forward to the other main characters!

[@kdcthelioness]

I love the gold in the hair, I'm so glad you were able to work it in and make it look elegant rather than.... (I have adjectives for this but they're all too mean, so let's go with-) not. The kohl looks great, and I loved hearing the background about it too! She has a gaze that makes sense for a powerful female ruler who ruled with her intelligence rather than seductive powers: smart, assessing, thoughtful. Excellent work, and as always thank you for sharing with us!

[@christineingram55]

She’s absolutely stunning .I love the facepaint and the eyes are gorgeous.The hair is so beautiful with those pretty beads all intertwined in that elaborate pattern over the front of her hair 🥰

[@Spockette5200]

Cleo de Nile looks absolutely amazing. I love the details in the eyes and eyeliner. I’d love to see you make a lagoona revamp

[@kitkat6259]

Her expression looks so more calm and confident! You did a great job, this makes me want to try out doll repainting! Maybe one day lol

[@Bladesmessofplaylists]

they're making the dolls worth buying again now they look pretty good, i love your videos and appreciate the craftsmanship and effort you put in for each doll

[@Sonicthefoxhogey]

Cleo was the one I was most looking forward to when I found this series and you did not disappoint! She looks absolutely gorgeous in your style!

[@Blackrosealchemist5]

Incredible! And I am much glad you didn’t give up on the gold hair, I actually think it looked better braided in with the yarn! The historical information was quite enjoyable too, very beautiful face up too! The metallic paint was an excellent touch! As for the next doll, I’d say Lagoona could use your magic touch poor thing.

[@MusLaboratoris]

I love her makeup! It frames her blue eyes, making them even more gorgeous :). My favorite revamp so far! I would love to see Lagoona next :)

[@katherinemonae4492]

Lagoon should be a Christmas episode. Or around the time, her favorite holiday is Christmas and the theme fits her style perfectly. You hit the ball there!

[@cecefleurie]

This is beautiful as always! Pls do Nefera (cleos sister), Skelita Calaveras, Catty Noir and Jinafire Long. They were my favorite dolls and characters in general. They are all so beautiful and unique I really love them and would like to see them in your style. Especially Skelita would be so interesting to see in ur art style!

[@KittySoftPaws337]

I can’t even imagine doing a remake of a doll with so much detail, i would definitely give up after realizing there’s another side to the face.

[@kylief03]

She's not a popular character, but I'd love if you could do Jinafire Long at some point. She's my favorite for so many reasons.

[@uhm-ff8xk]

yes!!! I love Jinafire, she’s my absolute fav

[@soul45mortal]

You made her ✨FABULOUS✨

[@MrSuperCustoms]

She's so beautiful! I love the touch of the gold in the braids, I think you tackled that problem so well! I've been so looking forward to your version of Cleo, you could revamp any of the girls next and I'd be thrilled, but I'm really curious to see how you tackle Ghoulia, I think her face mould is so unusual and I can't wait to see how you interpret her xxxx

[@keegansings4172]

I'm glad that you keep the original outfits for each doll instead of making new ones! it makes it so interesting because it feels like an actual revamp. Usually a lot of the revamps I have seen they even redo the clothing into something else. It makes the dolls feel like the originals in a way. Its like originals with your own kind of twist to it and that's what makes them so unique I love them so much! its amazing what you do!

[@chanelc.2894]

i’ve been having a lot anxiety recent and i’ve binge watching your video and it really give me a calming feeling and helps me feel at ease so thank you for helping me with my anxiety, your channel feels like a safe space for me. :)

[@littlepam]

cleo was my favorite, she was my obsession back then. i absolutely love what you did with doll, especially the braids ❤️

[@skinsuitfullofbees4135]

I'm so stoked you're doing Cleo! Cleo was my favorite MH character when I was younger. My "main" character if you will. I remember getting the newest doll accessible to me when we were able to get toys.

[@sailorellie9133]

Personally, I love hearing the history and inspiration you’ve found when researching your characters. It’s one of the things that make your videos stand out. ❤️ Cleo looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.

[@zombieashes2705]

I'd love to see you do more of this series with more of the other characters especially our nerdy zombie girl 🥰

[@leesquee]

You work so incredibly hard to get the perfection you want. I can barely register what you consider mistakes, just in awe of your skill and patience!

[@kittyvanoosten8578]

Wow, this one is stunning. I love most of your repaints, but somehow this one really speaks to me, Her eyes are mesmerizing. So well done!

[@kUr0k0chan]

Yes yes yes!!! I love how she turned out!!!! Ghoulia has been a favourite too. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@beilingjiang4385]

я ни слова не понимаю) Но очень приятно слушать ваш голос и наблюдать за вашими работами

[@AlisHappy]

Я очень рада, что нашла твой Ютуб канал, твои видео наполнены атмосферой сказки, они просто прекрасны

[@kio4173]

I think this revamp is my favorite out of this series, i think it might just be the eyes that are absolutely beautiful. I would love to see you make Ghoulia doll! ^^

[@coeynchoi]

I come back to this channel both for the beautiful content, but also for the *music.* Your taste in music is ✨immaculate✨

[@aakrutiramakrishnan7074]

I simply adore your style! Maybe Lagoona next in the ghoul squad? I would love to see some of the guys like claud, deuce, Heath and Gil to go with the ghouls in your style as well!!

[@kyrameowmeowmeow]

i love the way you talk about things that you're passionate about during your videos

[@kaernt]

5:40 yes i did, please continue Also, i am loving so much this series, and your calm and pretty voice narrating over the amazing video always gives me peace

[@user-sd6cf5cv7v]

I am obsessed with how this doll turned out ,she really just brings them to life in a way

[@allylambert8470]

Love her. Your style is breathtaking. I’d love to see Abbey, Lagoona, Lorna, and Sirena next. Will you include Deuce with Cleo??!??

[@shanicek5188]

I've never been more excited as an ancient Egyptian enthusiast

[@kelseytrapp9974]

This is beautiful, the characters that I’d love to see is Deuce and Lagoona :)

[@kikirinhaa]

Omgg, so pretty, the blue of the eyes are popping so much with the black and gold, and the hair fits so perfectly, and even more accurate to the egipcian style than the original, I LOVE HER!!! You could really do Laguna next, she is going to be so adorable in your style, I'm so exited to see her or any other character, bc all would look amazing in your style!!!

[@janedoe885]

Aaaaaah love how Cleo turned out, and really enjoyed hearing about the research you did around Cleopatra too! It's always exciting to see that attention to detail woven in! ^^ In terms of next dolls, I'd be very interested in Porter Geiss, Invisi-Billy, or Spectra I think? I lean a little toward the guy dolls because they're less common and would offer another visual angle for the group.

[@tati8383]

Ahh I love that you include your mistakes and show what did and did not work. Keep up the amazing work, i love your style🥰

[@iridianny]

I love this series. It’s satisfying in a way to see the collection grow in your style. Your dolls are very pretty! Also, thanks for showing me Macaroom!

[@gamayundoom]

She is DEFINITELY my favourite so far! I love her eyeliner and gold hair strands so much! She looks magical!

[@queenofcats1410]

She is absolutely stunning!! Cleo has always been one of my favorite characters and she always has had the prettiest dolls in my opinion. You did such an amazing job and I just love what you decided to do with the hair!! As for another character I would love to see you do is my favorite of all time Lagoona blue!! I love Lagoona so much and I would love to see her revamped in your style! :D

[@sonjahughes2065]

Oh she came out beautiful 😍 I love how you incorporated the gold in her hair in, in the end!! I would absolutely love to see Rochelle join this series one day

[@sydneyharmon3031]

I *squealed* when I saw the notification for this video. I was always drawn to Cleo as a child, and I was really hoping you'd do a video on her. Amazing, amazing, amazing work as always! Hope you're doing well! Edit: I don't remember the character's name, but I recall there being a centaur monster high doll, and I would LOVE to see you repaint that one, especially looking at your work with the Fawn dolls!

[@zoe_dawg]

It was Avery Trotter

[@c.i.ponies5332]

She looks fabulous. Those golden braids are so spot on.

[@Noe-t_here]

This somehow popped up in my recommended page and I don’t know how. Honestly I am glad it did the doll looks so pretty. You definitely got a new sub today

[@pastelcloud1730]

I love her calming voice. I sometimes rewatch her videos just for background noise.

[@ouchonon8487]

you see- i KNEW my ancient mythology and times nerd phase (still lowkey kinda in it tbh) would come in handy one day. now i can confidently go “yeah, i knew that too!” to whatever facts etellan tells us. (that comes off kinda brash i realize but i promise it’s just a joke 😅😅😅 - etellan did an amazing job with the doll and the amount of research she did 💜💜💜)

[@chaz12582]

Wow! I can’t believe her hair started off as just yarn! Great job!!

[@catrionaoldfield3489]

etellan: you probably didnt come here for a rant on ancient smear campaigns me, adhd nerd and with 7685940 friends with similar hyperfixations who i love listening to because they're interesting and i love them: NO TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY SMEAR CAMPAIGNS TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE WOMEN YOU LOVE FROM HISTORY AND WHAT THEY WERE REALLY LIKE I LOVE LISTENING TO YOU TALKING ABOUT STUFF YOU FIND INTERESTING

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

as an autistic adhder, we are experts at retaining this type of information

[@kyreekai7805]

Ahh! I love these so much, your face-ups are absolutely stunning!

[@owlgirl1998]

I adore the fact that you talked about the history of Cleopatra, I've been obsessed with her since a little kid and I have like no patience for the surface level "hurhur sexy lady evil" takes on her. I would ABSOLUTELY love a history focused series of doll repaints

[@galacticplague6158]

She looks lovely! I love every time you release one of these videos! I'd looove to see your take on a spectra or maybe ghoulia

[@naamahdarling]

Actually, watching a doll face-up AND a history lesson that corrects misinformation and deliberate character assassination about a prominent female ruler is SO UP MY ALLEY. I love and appreciate it. I hate that sexuality is used to demean historical figures -- sometimes male too, but usually female. Your mini-rant and this face-up are a nice tribute to history. And film history. The movies may have been serving lies, but the actresses were serving LOOKS. 👑

[@raine_0542]

I think I would actually die if you did a Spectra Vondergeist revamp, she's my favorite(because she was my first) and I am in LOVE with your style!

[@-flood-]

i love how you use history, and teach the history behind the look while doing it

[@devinm3633]

Another wonderful revamp! I enjoy this series so much and am excited to see more. I would love to see you do Lagoona from Monster High. I think you could make her revamp look stunning! Or there is also Venus which I think would be interesting.

[@lilagharib1000]

As an Egyptian I really appreciate how you took the time to look into the history of cleopatra and how we use kohl 🖤

[@gingerdog8203]

For lagoona, PLEASE use long directly untwisted yarn instead of brushed out. I really want her to have long wavy hair as i think it would be a good contrast from clawdeen's

[@sugar-fen]

I've been binging your videos and this is my favourite series! I've never watched monster high or had a doll in my life.. but the transformations are just so addictive haha

[@lenb4142]

I think this revamp really suits her character. Cleo has always strikes me as the rich girl who always flaunts her fortune and status as royalty. This look really shows how she flaunts her status and her culture while making it look like she's still fresh off a runway not just fresh out a sarcophagus. Like she'd definitely brag about every little detail of her look and it's historical meaning.

[@Mianna.]

If she could do this I can just imagine how well she would do with makeup 🤩 I would love an eyebrow tutorial from her along with contouring.

[@tintin_moonie]

Dang so beautiful! My favourite has always been Toralie, or was it Toralei? I must say how the hair looks is quite different from other creators I've watched! And I absolutely adore it! Stay safe

[@thatonetransguy8216]

I'm dying to see Lagoona Blue in your style! You would definitely do her justice. Either way I'll be happy with what you do next

[@KieranH612]

Its kinda weird how Cleopatra's sexuality has become demonized when Hathor, a goddess known just as much for her sexual nature as her nurturing and motherly one, was such a prominent deity in ancient Egypt. Almost makes you wonder where such a narrow world view might have come from... (@ Christian colonizers reducing any vaguely sexual/romantic religious figures to "fertility goddesses" 👀)

[@Tori-wt7dy]

*(@ Christian men)*

[@jascindabuzzelli8618]

Gurl keep feeding us. Love these. Keep going with these revamps!

[@JaydenMicallef]

Cleo was my gay awakening

[@peachylxv8]

all of your creations are so beautiful and unique! i wanted to do doll customizations when i was younger, but watching your vids makes me want to get back into it. thank you so much for all the effort you put in! love you, keep doing what you're doing 💕

[@viennaluong1717]

I love the way she does the doll's lips & the eyes they are so gorgeous

[@C.K.Productions]

This is my favorite revamp yet. She is GORGEOUS.

[@sarahs5340]

Your intro is the best I’ve seen. Love it. Doll repaint is very professional looking and the hair ended up being better than the original idea.

[@pondingwater]

cleo is my favorite that you've done so far! she looks stunning

[@elli.blackburnx]

How could a doll be this flawless and feirce!?

[@YuKiiGP]

This is honestly so beautiful! I love the details on her face and the way you did the hair is so pretty and fancy!!

[@anagabrielaospina2772]

OMG, THIS REVAMP WAS AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE CLEO DENILE AND IT TURNED OUT SO GOOD! 💖

[@maniczzz]

Man, you gave Cleo the BIGGEST glow-up, honestly!

[@skyer0blue]

She's so unbelievably gorgeous!!!