Water Pics, Yay or Nay?

I've been curious about this for awhile, is it safe to have a DD in water? I would imagine so long as the face remained above water to avoid possibly smudging a face-up it would be alright.

 

I've read discussions about such things with resin dolls, and typically most agree it's alright so long as the elastic is dried out well after. Since DDs do not have elastic, I'm going to assume that it's alright to do so, but I so far have very little experience with DDs in general so I can't be certain.

It's mostly safe, as long as you allow ever part to thoroughly dry afterwards. Which may mean disassembly. Otherwise, you could get mold growth inside of the vinyl skin parts.

For me, only if it's very clean water (i.e. tap water). But i would avoid water, I don't like taking apart my girls too often. So much hassle cleaning & drying them. The only part i worry about is water getting in to the feet.

Personally, I wouldn't put my girls into ANY water past their knees in a standing position. Not only do I fear mold, mildew or other things trying to grow inside the nice vinyl interiors, I worry about the screws inside rusting and causing problems with joints. I don't think there are any screws below the knees on the DDII bodies and above so that's why I say that as a line to draw for me.

 

I also don't enjoy taking my girls apart often because I don't want excessive wear and tear on them. I fear their heads getting looser as the main issue there.

 

 

Billy

All the water out here is salt water, and I would NEVER take one of my girls near salt water. I'm sure just the mist in the air could cause damage to the faceup!

All the water out here is salt water, and I would NEVER take one of my girls near salt water. I'm sure just the mist in the air could cause damage to the faceup!

 

I've taken Manami to the beach and she has suffered no damage from it. She didn't go into the water but she got quite sandy. All I did was clean her thoroughly when I got home and she has been just fine. So don't worry about the faceup quite so much, as long as she isn't faceplanting in the sand every 5 minutes or doing some snorkeling, I think you will be just fine. Just make sure to wipe your girl down with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser afterwards and things should be okay.

 

 

Billy

I worry about the screws inside rusting and causing problems with joints.

 

I also don't enjoy taking my girls apart often because I don't want excessive wear and tear on them. I fear their heads getting looser as the main issue there.

 

 

Billy

 

That totally sums it up for me. Those screws will totally rust.

 

I've taken Manami to the beach and she has suffered no damage from it. She didn't go into the water but she got quite sandy. All I did was clean her thoroughly when I got home and she has been just fine. So don't worry about the faceup quite so much, as long as she isn't faceplanting in the sand every 5 minutes or doing some snorkeling, I think you will be just fine. Just make sure to wipe your girl down with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser afterwards and things should be okay.

 

 

Billy

Couldn't the salt water break down the paint somewhat, and then wiping her face down cause it to come off or deteriorate?

Couldn't the salt water break down the paint somewhat, and then wiping her face down cause it to come off or deteriorate?

 

 

I'm sure over many, MANY repeated visits it could. BUT, NEVER use the Magic Eraser on a DD faceup! It alone could cause some of the clear to come off or even paint if scrubbed hard enuff. I just used a soft, damp towel to wipe her face off. Everything else got the Eraser.

 

And if we are talking about the Volks default faceups, I think those are sealed even better than customs so I wouldn't worry as much about those. But here again, don't use the Magic Eraser on a faceup.... just to be safe.

 

 

Billy

Hmm, water pics are tempting~. I might do a water photo shoot someday (^^)

 

But I believe its safe to do water pics as long as you clean, wipe, and dry them.

Hmm, water pics are tempting~. I might do a water photo shoot someday (^^)

 

But I believe its safe to do water pics as long as you clean, wipe, and dry them.

 

I was thinking of getting a kiddie pool for a summer swimsuit photoshoot, since I actually tend to have a decent amount of swimsuit material on hand ( because it makes awesome bodysuits.)

I was thinking of getting a kiddie pool for a summer swimsuit photoshoot, since I actually tend to have a decent amount of swimsuit material on hand ( because it makes awesome bodysuits.)

 

That sounds like fun~! Summer isn't over yet~! I think....

 

Speaking of swimsuits I need to get some for my daughter~ LoL~ (^^;; )

I would be way too worried about water getting inside

I say YAY! Water pictures are lovely, and it's not hard to fully dry your girl out - though it does involve her being naked and a hairdryer.

I say YAY! Water pictures are lovely, and it's not hard to fully dry your girl out - though it does involve her being naked and a hairdryer.

 

Sounds like a great occasion to take some additional photos

Silicon bodies are supposed to be able to go in water. I heard it is part of their maintenance even.