How to use air-dry clay to sculpt dolls - sharing my trade secrets

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  • @rhissannadollmaker9664
    @rhissannadollmaker9664 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Beautiful doll hands! I love how you get paper clay to stick to the armature wire smoothly. Thank you!

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love sculpting hands! Hands convey so much character.

  • @kilodeltawhisky1504
    @kilodeltawhisky1504 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    It's nice to find current content on making bjd from air dry clay, and from scratch! The information about carving dry clay makes sense... This is awesome! Thanks for posting!!

  • @recreepy
    @recreepy ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I am amazed by the level of detail and realism in your doll and puppet creations. They look like they could come to life any moment. You have a remarkable talent and skill!

  • @emilyjohnson5315
    @emilyjohnson5315 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I also love using air dry clay, just wanted to say you are incredibly talented and love when you post a new video!

    • @emilyjohnson5315
      @emilyjohnson5315 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      could you make a video about your ball joints?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! ☺️

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have a video about knee joints on my Patreon. You can also find a free article on my blog at nymphaidolls.com But thank you for suggestion, I think I can make one in the future. 👏

  • @lasssary
    @lasssary 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks! Your English is so easy listening for a foreigner. That was very useful. ❤

  • @annettegreen5474
    @annettegreen5474 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It's been so hard for me to find a good tutorial on doll making with air dry clay! Thank you so much, this was brilliant! And I love your dolls. ❤

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for watching! 🫶

  • @goblin1226
    @goblin1226 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much! 👍🏻 i've only just started with sculpting dolls, but it's a lot of fun and i always feel like i'm bringing a little creature to life haha 😀

  • @DaLareira
    @DaLareira ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you so much!! I follow your dolls since a lot of years, you are an really good artist! good luck and kisses from Spain

  • @jeanmarie905
    @jeanmarie905 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You´ve got a great talent there, thanks for the tips im suscribed from now and its my first video.

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome aboard! ☺️

  • @ayaalnasan3205
    @ayaalnasan3205 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    can you tell me how you leave them to dry without cracking? mine always cracks after i put a lot of hours into them, this would be so helpfull thank you

  • @farihatariq3640
    @farihatariq3640 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Magnificent 😍

  • @royalhavoc327
    @royalhavoc327 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello, I’m one of your students with a question! 😅 I’m making a doll right now with your masterclass and I’m about to start on the hip joints… my question is should I use two of the same exact size balls or one bigger and one smaller? I couldn’t tell in the videos or the blueprint if the balls you made for the peanut double joint hip were slightly different size or the same.
    I have the same question referring to the knees?

    • @royalhavoc327
      @royalhavoc327 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      PS your accent is so pretty sounding! Thank you so much for your masterclass and videos!

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It depends on your design. They can be the same size or different sizes. If you want to make the doll's hips wider, you make the upper ball larger, and vice versa.
      For the knees, they will look better if they're the same size, but depending on the design of the doll all the variations are possible.

    • @royalhavoc327
      @royalhavoc327 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Nymphaidolls Thank you so much! In the future it would be super awesome for a more detailed look into joints and the possibilities with them. I only mention because you had said to let you know in the comments that kind of stuff.
      Have a wonderful day. :)

  • @RoothieDoodles
    @RoothieDoodles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video is such a god send! I always come back to reference your super helpful tips! I'm trying out the la doll clay myself and I noticed that even after a few days of the clay being dried out, I'm still able to leave a nail dent? Is that normal and will it go away when varnished/ sealed? I've tried adding a primer as well and after that stage it didn't do much to "harden" the clay to make it no longer dent-able. The exact type of clay I'm using is the La Doll Satin smooth natural stone clay.

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Some dents are definitely possible, but after spraying with primer it shouldn’t be the case anymore. Unless you use force to leave a dent. Maybe the layer of clay is too thin? Or you’re not waiting enough time for the primer to dry? Usually primer is touch-dry after a few hours, but it takes up to 24h to really dry. I feel that my prototypes are quite resistant, because I sculpt in many thin layers and use grey primer in a few thin layers as well. This helps to form a good structure. In the end, the air-dry clay won’t be as strong as resin, porcelain or even air-dry casting slips.

  • @KatjaTheAutiArtist
    @KatjaTheAutiArtist 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

  • @olesiabockelie3289
    @olesiabockelie3289 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, thank you very much for the video! Do I understand it right that you prefer porcelain over air dry clay for your dolls? Can you tell why?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I still sculpt all my dolls from air-dry clay but cast them in porcelain later. For me, it elevates the doll to another level and it becomes this precious art piece. Another factor is longevity. Porcelain can last for hundreds of years if cared for properly. I love the look and feel of porcelain, but still sculpt with air-dry clay every day. ☺️

    • @olesiabockelie3289
      @olesiabockelie3289 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Nymphaidolls thank you :)

  • @Melinda00000
    @Melinda00000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Meravigliosa❤

  • @dollplexus74
    @dollplexus74 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    best video ever,

  • @jillianumo-etuk7224
    @jillianumo-etuk7224 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sorry i am late but i wanna know is activia la natural stone clay good and i really love your dolls

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! It should be good, but I never tried it. La Doll is from Activia brand and is stone clay as well.

  • @shiroishatsu
    @shiroishatsu 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hi, i'm a 3d artist and i've done a lot of digital sculpting but now i'm thinking of trying to sculpt a doll in real life. how much clay would you say is needed for one doll? wondering how much to buy :D (i understand that would depend on the doll's size but a general estimate would be great to have)
    p.s. your videos are so nice and informative, and you sound so charming

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@shiroishatsu Thank you! I use up about one pack of La Doll, but I recommend getting two, to leave some room for mistakes. ☺️

  • @nutmeg9892
    @nutmeg9892 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for such a beautiful video. I am just starting to get into air dry clay and sculpting. I was wondering if you had any advice for the layering part. Most people say that the layers of air dry clay have to be the same level of wetness to adhere. Your sculptures seem to be proving them wrong but I'm not sure if there's a trick to it. When I've watched some other people try to work in layers they ended up with clay that wouldn't stick together well once dried. They even used water, slip, and did scoring but still had problems with keeping it all together. How do you avoid this problem?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Use stone clay like La Doll and always use water when sculpting. I wet the area before adding fresh clay and use additional water to smooth the clay out. Also, sculpt in thin layers. These are the main tips. I never had any problem sculpting like this and get good results. Sculpting in layers gives more control when handling the clay, so I can be more precise when sculpting small details. ☺️

    • @nutmeg9892
      @nutmeg9892 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Nymphaidolls Thank you so much for the response and advise. Is there a certain level of dryness beyond which you wouldn't add more wet clay? Have you ever layered over fully dried clay by just rewetting? I appreciate you helping this newbie out with your knowledge.

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@nutmeg9892 Yes, I always add more clay on fully dry sculptures! It takes me weeks and sometimes months to sculpt one doll, so it’s really dry by then. This wouldn’t work when sculpting with traditional clay, so I think this is why it’s a strange concept. But La Doll clay is great for that. 👌

    • @nutmeg9892
      @nutmeg9892 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Nymphaidolls So good to know. I will definitely give this brand of clay a try. Thank you so much again for taking the time to help me figure it out.

  • @roxannebyerly7206
    @roxannebyerly7206 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow😮

  • @hasnainhasnain6883
    @hasnainhasnain6883 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How to avoid cracking in air dry clay dear? ❤

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      1. Use good quality clay
      2. Sculpt in thin layers
      3. Wait for inner layers to dry before adding more clay
      4. When sculpting use water to smooth the clay out
      5. Make sure your sculpture dries evenly, if you’re in a very dry environment, cover the sculpture with plastic bag to slow the drying process

  • @leannecresante5213
    @leannecresante5213 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you paint a doll

  • @bugbitez
    @bugbitez 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love it its so detailed and amazing! i have a question tho.. how do you connect them together? is it after they dry or do you glue them in somehow

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Like any other ball-jointed doll you connect it with elastic string or steel springs. For air-dry clay dolls it’s usually the elastic string. ☺️

  • @chuaclarice3503
    @chuaclarice3503 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you happen to know the difference between ladoll red vs. ladoll blue (premix)?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a very slight difference. I like both. Premix (blue package) is a mix of La Doll and Premier clays. So it’s a little bit smoother and more pliable. But the difference is quite small.

  • @Hrotriks
    @Hrotriks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of primer is it? Acrylic?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can see in the description. The particulate is acrylic, but the carrier is usually lacquer based.

  • @Jilianity1
    @Jilianity1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you connect the ball joints together?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Using elastic string or if it’s a porcelain doll - steel springs.

  • @KingofL85
    @KingofL85 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi do you know anything about padico stone paper clay?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven’t tried it, but Padico makes La Doll stone clays as well, and they’re my favorite to sculpt with. So I’d think other stuff from them is good quality too.

  • @mi.n.u.co.
    @mi.n.u.co. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    for the more intricate shapes like the (bottom & top part of the legs) do u shape them naturally?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you elaborate? I’m not sure I know what do you mean.

    • @kilodeltawhisky1504
      @kilodeltawhisky1504 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@NymphaidollsI'm wondering if she means the ball part of the joints...?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kilodeltawhisky1504 If that’s so, then yes, I sculpt them myself. I show how I do it in one of the BJD sculpting videos.

  • @lainify
    @lainify ปีที่แล้ว

    Mabey I wasn’t listening good enough but how do I make it hollow? U said something about foam but I don’t really understand how I’m supposed to use it?. ❤

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s a video on my channel about sculpting ball-jointed dolls from air-dry clay, watch it ☺️ You’ll see a section where I show that I cut biggest parts in half and remove the core. For small parts like arms, you can use paper straws.

    • @lainify
      @lainify ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nymphaidolls thank you so much I’ll go cheek it out!

  • @GM-qq1wi
    @GM-qq1wi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those hands are so cute

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! 🫶

  • @roxannebyerly7206
    @roxannebyerly7206 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎉

  • @zehraardal3001
    @zehraardal3001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, how can we get porcelain doll materials?

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  ปีที่แล้ว

      I get most of my materials online. Check out The Porcelain Place, they have a lot of stuff for porcelain doll making.

    • @zehraardal3001
      @zehraardal3001 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nymphaidolls thank you 😊

  • @sephirothcrescent5768
    @sephirothcrescent5768 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This sounds really nice and all, but what about people who cannot afford the air dry clay to make their own lil dolls or the classes, do they search somewhere else or learn doing the whole thing by themselves without lessons?...

    • @Nymphaidolls
      @Nymphaidolls  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have a lot of free resources on my two blogs, you can find them in the description. There you’ll find articles about best practices for sculpting, proportions, etc. Also, everyone learns best by just sculpting a lot. Courses are only a shortcut, but you still need to train your sculpting skills by yourself. 🫶