LeoDOLL Posted May 12, 2014 good morning to all! are an Italian guy who collects dolls for over 10 years (barbie, mh, fashion royalty, but especially bjd). I have always found the DD very nice but I've never bought one because I've always been afraid that you could smudge or ruin. But now I feel like a MDD! : D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Aurea Posted May 12, 2014 Welcome and good luck on choosing your first dollfie =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayuuya Posted May 12, 2014 Hello ~ I also collect BJD ^^ I found that with DD you just have to be more aware of what can potentially stain them, and do more prewashing than I ever bothered to do for my BJD :'D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeoDOLL Posted May 12, 2014 @Suiseiki4life: thank you! I must become a culture! @Ayuuya: what is the pre-wash? O__O I think I am really ignorant! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Aurea Posted May 12, 2014 @Ayuuya: what is the pre-wash? O__O I think I am really ignorant! LOL Most of the outfits you will need to hand wash, same with wigs to prevent staining and air dry. Most of us are very paranoid about some outfits with dark colors. The vinyl bodies tend to absorb the color, sometimes more if they aren't washed before wearing. Here is one of the topics relating to stains and dollfie bodies. Tried finding the one on the steps to hand washing clothing but couldn't find it. Hopefully someone else knows where it is. viewtopic.php?f=38&t=1887 You can prevent some staining from outfits, but some outfits will stain no matter what you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayuuya Posted May 13, 2014 ^^ Suiseiseki4life explained pre-washing way better than I could have done, so I'll just link a few more threads that also contain useful information. This tutorial on figure.fm is about how to pre-wash/colour lock DD clothes in the washing machine. viewtopic.php?f=8&t=523 - This thread has a list of some outfits that have stained DDs viewtopic.php?f=21&t=9970 - This thread has some advice and different tips about how to wash wigs to prevent staining. ^^ I hope these help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites