FancyIndia Posted November 9, 2011 Hi everyone! My name is India and I recently purchased my first doll, who happens to be a Dollfie Dream. I am very excited to learn all about Dollfie Dreams and get customizing. I am currently reading up on how to do the whole face-up thing, which is kinda scaring me ! Oh, her name is ChocoMint and she is an original character. Anyways, I hope to learn a lot on here and get to know some other DD owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoltFiend Posted November 9, 2011 Hello and welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to ask, as there are quite a few of us here on the board who can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innocentsake Posted November 9, 2011 Welcome! Good luck with doing the face-up, I'm sure there will be plenty of people here who can give you tips on anything you need to know along with information that is already up ChocoMint is such a cute name, can't wait to see when she's all done and ready to be introduced! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XOHimitsuOX Posted November 9, 2011 My 1st time was scary too I had to redo my 1st DD several times. As long as you take your time, plan ahead and research possible mistakes that may occur. I'm sure you will have a beautiful girl to show off Do a mock up of what you will like her to look like, for example take a pic of the plain head and try to do the face up in Photoshop or any other package. Or you can draw the eye holes on a piece of paper and draw the eyes, lashes and brows . Once you're satisfied, it time to apply that the head. Prime the head with a clear coat, then draw the guide lines of the lashes and brows. Then use thin layers to paint them in, make sure the paint is not too thick or thin. Use paint retarder to slow the drying time. I think you should give a light clear coat between layers. I have failed several times trying this I need to practice more Goodluck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poofiemus Posted November 9, 2011 Welcome, India! Good on you for doing a custom girl for your first; they do take some more planning to get together, but they're very rewarding. Don't let the faceup intimidate you too much either. Granted, even as an artist already it was tricky to get Agatha's to a point where I was happy with it, but if you do mess up, you can take some rubbing alcohol, some elbow grease, and possibly an old toothbrush and wipe whatever looked funky. You can do it! In this household, sanity is considered a tresspasser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveAngel Posted November 9, 2011 That is surely exciting! Take your time, ask all the questions you come up with and have fun while working on your doll. Welcome to the forums! Wordpress - Twitter - Facebook Proud mother of Yukino-chan, Aoi-chan, Ms. Mariko and Millhiore F. Biscotti. Waiting for : $$$ Wishlist : Miku Hatsune costume Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlmySidaKay Posted November 9, 2011 Hiya, I'm new as well, but you are far braver then me, I'm buying my first head pre-painted because face ups scare me! But grats on your new girl! A hobby isn't supposed to leave you wistful, regretful and vaguely disappointed. Do whatever pleases you in this hobby, because otherwise, why do it at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitsuki Posted November 9, 2011 Welcome, FancyIndia! I hope you like it here. ChocoMint is such a cute name! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Posted November 10, 2011 Welcome, FancyIndia! As an alternative option to doing your DD's face-up, you can have someone else do it for you. Hikaru is pretty well known. You can give him a try (his wait list is very long). If interested, here's a link to his business page: http://www.flickr.com/groups/ohime-sama_aesthetics/discuss/72157626401033342/. DD 娘 - Dollfie Dream® Daughters {1} : DDS [ユ-ピィ] - Euphie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OtakuDepot Posted November 10, 2011 Hi, great to have you join us. If you have any questions just ask away on the board. Lots of friendly people here. We even have some that do faceups. **James. Otaku Depot's growing family. “Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life.” ― Terry Pratchett, Jingo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pupi Posted November 14, 2011 Welcome India (that's a lovely name ><)! I'm happy about your purchase** I hope you can have fun with your one of a kind DD! She will be beautiful <3 Have fun in this nice place!!! enthusiast pasta girl - she/her - power bi Mini Mode Lab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FancyIndia Posted November 20, 2011 My 1st time was scary too I had to redo my 1st DD several times. As long as you take your time, plan ahead and research possible mistakes that may occur. I'm sure you will have a beautiful girl to show off Do a mock up of what you will like her to look like, for example take a pic of the plain head and try to do the face up in Photoshop or any other package. Or you can draw the eye holes on a piece of paper and draw the eyes, lashes and brows . Once you're satisfied, it time to apply that the head. Prime the head with a clear coat, then draw the guide lines of the lashes and brows. Then use thin layers to paint them in, make sure the paint is not too thick or thin. Use paint retarder to slow the drying time. I think you should give a light clear coat between layers. I have failed several times trying this I need to practice more Goodluck Thanks for the help. I ended up doing exactly what you said and I think it came out pretty well! Took me a while to start, but once I jumped in, it didn't seem so scary anymore. I found it to be similar to applying makeup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FancyIndia Posted November 20, 2011 Thanks everyone for all the warm welcomes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
