ShadowXM1 Posted October 25, 2019 Not too long ago Mina was bugging me about doing some photo shoots with her, and seeing as it's the Halloween season once again, how could I refuse her request? It all begins one night in the man cave of myself and my dad... IMG_2945 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr IMG_2946 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr By the way, I made the coffin you see, both outside, and inside. I used some specific pieces of hardwood from Lowes, as well as wood glue and black stain, and some mini hinges from Hobby Lobby, some quilted fabric for the interior and some satin fabric for the pillow and the jewel and ornament I got from Hobby Lobby. IMG_2947 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr A lot of hard work, but it paid off I think! I know Mina likes it... IMG_2948 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Oh wait! something's moving! IMG_2949 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr M - "Hmmm Ah another night to have fun with..." IMG_2950 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr M - "(sigh) What a boring sight...no décor what so ever, he really is slipping...though I guess I shouldn't be TOO hard on him, that timid little flower, Yukino, said he IS busy with college at the moment. IMG_2951 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr Ah there you are Mina, you're awake finally, I have to say for a vampire you've slept in a bit. M - "What do you mean I slept in? What time is it?" About 11:35pm. IMG_2952 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr M - "...…………………………………" Mina? IMG_2953 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr M - "Hey no pictures! I don't remember giving you permission to photograph me. >.> " Oh well....sorry. IMG_2954 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr "Ugh....what did I DO the other night? I'm still woozy..." IMG_2955 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr M - "I recall the girls and I going out and having a fun night on the town, had an argument with a sasquatch, and convinced that gang of obnoxious skin walkers and wendigos not to follow us home under penalty of death...but after that...UGH!!! I'm drawing a blank, a complete BLANK!" IMG_2956 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr (Isn't she lovely?) IMG_2957 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr (Oh, by the way, aside from her high-heeled boots, I made everything you see on her going total gothic style was a LOT of fun!) IMG_2958 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr (I need to do a little bit of work on the inside, but still...) IMG_2959 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr IMG_2960 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr (A few shots of the interior of Mina's coffin) IMG_2961 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr (Sitting on top of her coffin) IMG_2962 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr IMG_2963 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr M - "Since you're photographing me, how about you photograph me in my birthday gift you gave me last year hmmmm?" Huh? Ohhhhhhh right! Okay sure why don't you go get it? A few moments later.... IMG_2964 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr M - "Eat your heart out Count Dracula." 😜 Oh boy.... IMG_2965 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr IMG_2966 by Tim McFarland, on Flickr M - "By the way, I'm getting hungry and since you're my keeper, that's your responsibility you know?" There's some blood packs in my mini fridge in my room I'll get some for you in a moment Mina. M - "Mmmmm, yum...or I could just take it from you...I've done it before you know while you were asleep." Wait what!? How? M - "Ooooh do you REALLY want to know how?" On second though...no. (LOL that's all for now! and if I don't post anything at that time, Happy Halloween everyone!) 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dollfie-Sarah Posted October 25, 2019 That coffin looks amazing! And your vampire is so pretty 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXM1 Posted October 25, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 11:07 AM, Dollfie-Sarah said: That coffin looks amazing! And your vampire is so pretty Aww, thank you so much to both! ^-^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testament Posted October 25, 2019 Awesome work! Both the coffin (even if I've preferred red interiors) and the dress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXM1 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) On 10/25/2019 at 1:27 PM, Testament said: Awesome work! Both the coffin (even if I've preferred red interiors) and the dress! Hey thank you! And as far as color is concerned, hey we all have our own preferences....though, now that I think about it....that sounds interesting! If I make another vampire DD I may just have to go that color route for her coffin! Hey! thanks for the idea! 😄 Edited October 25, 2019 by ShadowXM1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testament Posted October 25, 2019 Well, I love the white version too. But if you search for "vampire coffin" 9 out of 10 are red (some purple). It's a pretty classic horror movie color for a vampire's bed XD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXM1 Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) On 10/25/2019 at 3:07 PM, Testament said: Well, I love the white version too. But if you search for "vampire coffin" 9 out of 10 are red (some purple). It's a pretty classic horror movie color for a vampire's bed XD. Ah, good point! Good point! I'll keep that in mind next time I'm hunting for resource images. Edited October 25, 2019 by ShadowXM1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testament Posted October 25, 2019 Otherwise, in doll's terms, maybe one must take in count (dracula ... ... ok that's horrible XD) the red stain-factor... white is obviously a more safe color to avoid color transfer 😕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dollfie-Sarah Posted October 25, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 11:40 AM, ShadowXM1 said: Aww, thank you so much to both! ^-^ Your welcome! I wish that I could make bjd props and clothing that good haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiofraLu Posted October 26, 2019 She’s gorgeous! The craftsmanship of everything, the clothes and the coffin, I just! I’m speechless, honestly I have at least 1 vinyl vampire planned though (just watched Interview with the Vampire for like the 100th time last night) and now I know my husband can make me a coffin for her. *evil scheming laugh* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXM1 Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 5:19 PM, Testament said: Otherwise, in doll's terms, maybe one must take in count (dracula ... ... ok that's horrible XD) the red stain-factor... white is obviously a more safe color to avoid color transfer 😕 Okay, it's official, next vampire DD I do, she's gonna have a coffin with red interior. XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXM1 Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 9:53 PM, Dollfie-Sarah said: Your welcome! I wish that I could make bjd props and clothing that good haha Actually, with her coffin, I just got lucky really. ^_^; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXM1 Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 3:27 AM, SiofraLu said: She’s gorgeous! The craftsmanship of everything, the clothes and the coffin, I just! I’m speechless, honestly I have at least 1 vinyl vampire planned though (just watched Interview with the Vampire for like the 100th time last night) and now I know my husband can make me a coffin for her. *evil scheming laugh* Oh wow, just....wow thank you! And oh yeah, watching that movie in particular, can definitely get you inspired! Well if that happens, can't wait to see your results...though I've noticed Volks really doesn't have the White Skin fully assembled DD bodies anymore.....I wish they did though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiofraLu Posted October 28, 2019 @ShadowXM1 I sew some myself so I appreciate all the little details. ^^ Yeah, Volks have discontinued their white skin apparently, so the Semi-White will have to do. She'll just always appear as if she's recently fed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerkala Posted November 10, 2019 Wow she's really beautiful! quite a bit different from what I usually see and I LOVE her coffin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowXM1 Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/10/2019 at 6:57 PM, Zerkala said: Wow she's really beautiful! quite a bit different from what I usually see and I LOVE her coffin! Oh wow! Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
