Making porcelain ball-jointed doll - the process and behind the scenes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- Here's a short overview of making porcelain ball-jointed dolls (BJD). There are still lots of info that I couldn't include in the video, so consider joining one of my doll making classes:
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Adele, I had no idea that some of the liquid is poured back out. So that's how you make a hollow cast.
I'm glad you've learned something new! ☺
I didn't know this either! I got a 3D printer and will be modeling mine and printing but anyways have been curious about hand sculpting!
Those are breathtaking pieces of art. I always found it so mesmerizing how one has to learn so many different mediums and techniques to bring one doll to life. Your dolls are stunning, truly beautiful pieces of art.
Aww thank you so much! That’s such a beautiful comment. Really made my day 🫶
Thank you so much for making this video! I have been in love with porcelain dolls for years now, and got my first blank bjd a few months ago to customize. I've had an amazing time doing so, and am considering sculpting a doll from scratch. This video was very helpful for knowing what I might be getting into. As someone who absolutely adores porcelain dolls, I truly admire you!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it
Your attention to detail and craftsmanship is truly extraordinary, making each doll and puppet a masterpiece."
Every single doll you make is so stunning!! I don’t even know how to put into words how beautiful they are, and seeing the process behind them makes me appreciate them even more.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video
LOL. My 5 year old came in at 3:27 and thought it was a nose!
Wonderful ❤❤❤
Amazing
Your work is amazing! Keep it up
Thank you! 🥰
Adele: I fervently hope your course is good to go!
I'm budgeting for all classes, but will send in the first bunch for the Making BJD masterclass + the course, Making Plaster Molds.
The final courses will be signed up for on August 3rd.
I'm very excited! This will be the realization of a lifetime dream. You are a beautiful artist, of each discipline. I'm ecstatic!
Thank you so much! ✨
They're so beautiful 😍💜🥰. Thank you for showing your process! I am lucky and had a very small table top kiln given to me recently. I think I'd like to make a very curvy doll first. It has been a while since I fired a kiln up and I really miss it (terracotta clay was my fav, I loved the smell).
I can't wait to get started. Thank you! 💜
That sounds incredible! Good luck making your doll. 🧡
Good luck!! Did you end up making that doll you were planning on?
@@axuwu6939 not yet. The weather has been off and on here and I figured it would be better to work with the kiln in the garage when it's not freezing 😅💜. I did end up getting some paper clay in the meantime and sculpted a head for a smaller nendoroid body, that was fun!
Thank you for posting!
What kind of kiln do you use? I had a kiln from 1988 for a long time that used cones, but it looks as if you have an automatic temperature-setting system? Thanks for information.
Yes, it's an electric Kittec Studio Line kiln. 🙂
I've adored porcelain dolls since my Grandma gave me one around eight and would love to try making one myself. But I'm not quite sure how I'd be able to fire the parts so frequently as I doubt I could afford a kiln, would it be possible to use an oven?
Unfortunately, porcelain needs way higher temperatures than an oven could reach. About 1220 celsius (~2228 Fahrenheit). But you can find ceramics workshops where you could fire the porcelain parts.
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I really like this video, but I have a question, can we make a doll without a mould?
Not from porcelain, but you can sculpt one from air-dry clay or polymer clay. This way you won't need molds.
@@Nymphaidolls ok thank you 🤗
Очень интересно ☺, побольше таких видео выкладывайте 👍.
А где такую печь купить?
This is so cool, I would love to start doing something like this! How long did it take you to learn?
Thank you! It took me a few years to get really good at making porcelain dolls. But if you’re a little bit artistic already it doesn’t take that long to start making dolls at the beginner level.
Thank you so much for this nice presentation! Could you tell me at what temperature and for how long do you need to bake the painted clay (each layer)? I have never worked with china paints before, I only knew engobe (which is powder made from clay and pigment that you mix with water). Thank you so much for your answer and a nice yt channel!
It depends on the paint you use, so you need to fire the test tile before painting the doll. Different colors fire differently as well. But the range is usually something in between 680°C - 715°C
Will this method work with resin as well? Would it be possible to do the “pour out” method with resin? I don’t have a kiln, so I’m trying to find a material that won’t require one.
No, not really. Resin requires silicone molds. It also hardens in the mold, so the process is different in that regard.
Wow amazing video and such interesting process overall. Your dolls are absolutely beautiful especially the one in the hot red wig because of the contrast with the skin colour. I have a question regarding the doll assembling. Why do you use springs instead of rubber elastic like they do for non porcelain bjd? Does it have added benefits for the doll movement? Also I notice that you have added some kind of fabric layer between the limps to avoid too much rubbing? What kind of material is that?
Thank you! Springs hold the tension better and don't lose that for a long time. If you use elastic, you have to re-string the dolls after a few years because they become loose. The layer in between the joints is very thin leather. ☺
@@Nymphaidolls thank you for the quick reply!! Very interesting information ❤️
Hola cómo estás, tus cursos tienen subtitulos en español?
Unfortunately not, it’s only in english.
Where do I get templates similar to this? I searched a lot, but did not find
I'm not sure, I make everything myself.
Hi, for different face features you need different molds, right?
Mostly yes. You can make some changes by carving the bisque fired porcelain. For example change the lip shape. But if you want very visible change of the features, you would need to make a different prototype and mold.
I went on your Etsy shop, I didn't see any full dolls, just heads. Do you ever sell full dolls ♥
I don't have any for sale right now. But when I do, I sell them on nymphaidolls.com website. I have two doll brands: Adele Po. Etsy shop for plush dolls, and Nymphai Dolls for porcelain dolls. ☺
@@Nymphaidolls Thank you!!! Your work is beautiful 💃🏼
What about the head / eyes. HOW do I install glass eyes in a porcelain head...? I am not interested in going the route of 'painted' eyes, only GLASS eyes. It seems I will need to forget using porcelain for the head and stick to using super sculpy. I would LIKE to use porcelain for the head as well, but I cannot figure out 'how' to put eyes into a head unless I cut a great big hole in the back of the skull, which THEN cannot be fixed properly.
There are some artists who use glass eyes and use the same technique as with resin dolls. Meaning you create a removable magnetic cap on top of the head. Then insert the eyes securing with some putty.
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Can I keep the doll as a air dry clay doll or is it better to have it in porcelain? I am a student in arts and wish I could spend more money on doll making and have tried since a kid and never succeed. I also don't have money for all of that... I am wondering if I should subscribe to your online lessons but I am worried it might only teach me about this process and not how to do dolls on a budget
You can keep the doll from air-dry clay. My BJD masterclass is about sculpting the doll from clay. Then you can cast it in other materials or leave it like this. It’s possible to paint it with acrylics and soft pastels, seal it with varnish and have a finished doll (painting steps are not included in the class). All the materials I use are listed in one of the course pages. If you can’t find it, just email me and I’ll send the link. ☺️
@@Nymphaidolls thank you so much. Even if I don't plan on casting it with any other material until I understand sculpting air dry clay dolls, I really want to get started with your course one day. I'll check it out and thank you so much for your help. Have a good day!
Btw: your dolls are so beautiful, it's really inspiring to see such pieces of art being made by hand!
Do have lessons on making male dolls too?
Unfortunately, only the female body for now.
@@Nymphaidolls ok thanks 👍
Can I don't do sanding?
It depends on the doll you’re making. If you want a satin smooth finish, then sanding is a must.
@@Nymphaidolls how I do sanding?
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Amazing
Thank you!