BJD Project Runway: Take II (Main Thread)

I have no idea about this thread is it too late to join?

 

I have two questions:

1. May we use slopers that we have created for the doll as a starting point for a new design?
2. Once we enter the contest, do we wait until the starting date to choose/buy our fabric and draw our design or can we do the prep work before and just work on the outfit once the starting date comes?

 

Yes, you can use slopers. Many seamtresses use them as the foundation for their patterns.

Technically all work should begin on the starting date, but we don't 'police' people. I'm sure a lot of designers choose fabrics and start thinking up designs before the starting date!

 

Our new logo is finished! It will be posted in this thread and in the Challenge 5 thread soon!

Thanks, Adarhysenthe, for all our hard work putting the logo together and congrats to Blue Oracle, our winner of the Logo Design Challenge!

 

Hi, a quick question regarding Challenge 5 - when you say "queen" and "king" costume, does the costume have to represent the gender? i.e. if I have a boy doll, can I enter for the 'queen' costume, and vice versa?

Thanks!

 

Cool! I'm looking forward to it!

 

For clairfication, there will only be ONE winner. King & Queen are not two seperate categories. Sorry for the confusion!

Cross dressing is allowed. Boys can dress in female attire and vise versa. That's the fun thing about Mardi Gras ~ anything goes!

 

Ack! I always do this and ask challenge specific questions in this thread lol sorry about that.
And thanks for answering.

 

I've read the info for the 6th challenge it says pick one of the 8 planets but then it says describe your planet...so are we making up a planet or do need to choose one of the planet in our solar system...just some clarification...thanks. I'll be joining as soon as I decide who to enter. But I have a really good idea it will be my green girl

Nevermind I just reread the thread...duh...it says our solar system..lol

 

Please ask questions about game #6 in this thread:


http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...t-Runway-Game-6-The-Brave-New-World-Challenge


Thanks!

 

Game 8, the Pumpkin Party Challenge has been posted.

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...atch-Party-Challenge&highlight=project+runway

 

sweet this next one sounds very cool..going to check it out!

 

The winners of Game 7 have been posted.

 

Quick question regarding doll entries. Is it allowed to switch doll bodies/heads if they are the same size and gender but the resin colour and head sculpt, for example, is different?

Thanks!!

 

Yes, that's fine. We ask the company name and sculpt mainly so that fans of the game will be able to identify the different dolls.

The only thing important to us is how many tinies are entered, 6" and under. This is because tinies are awarded one extra point by the judges due to the difficulity of sewing for such small dolls.

 

Thanks elfmoon! That's really good to know

 

Game 10, The 2nd Annual Glitz and Glamour challenge has been posted.

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...The-Second-Annual-Glitz-and-Glamour-Challenge

 

oh wow already! hmmm just read over it and I don't know if I want to use a boy or girl this time...drat..lol. still got time to decide though

 

I hear ya, Kitty Blue...same here, and I'm off to suscribe to the new challenge thread.

 

We'd love to see some guys in formal suits!

 

Winners of Game 9 'The Boho Challenge' are now posted.

Congrats to our winners!

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...RUNWAY-The-Bohemian-Rhapsody-Challenge-Game-9

 

First place winners for 2012!

Jan
The Bohemian Rhapsody Challenge ~ Blue Oracle





Feb.
The Second Annual Logo Challenge ~ KGdaKat




April
The Rock & Roll Fantasy Challenge ~ Blue Oracle

 

Reserved for future use.

 

Link to Game 11 ~ The Rock and Roll Fantasy challenge

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...sy-challenge-game-11&highlight=project+runway

 

The winners of game 10 are now posted!

Congrats to the winners and thanks to all our designers!

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...hallenge-WINNERS-POSTED&p=8669636#post8669636

 

I would like to know if there are any doll costume contests or trades going on right now, April 2012? rosalynmouse

 

Rosalynmouse ~

The deadline to join our current contest, The Rock & Roll Fantasy challenge, ended on April 1st so you just missed it.

This is the thread:

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...y-the-rock-and-roll-fantasy-challenge-game-11

The next challenge will be posted on or around May 14th and designers will have until June 1st the sign up. The contest will begin on June 1st and end on June 30th.

There is also a Project Runway chat thread where designers and fans are welcome to leave comments

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?441340-Project-Runway-Chat-Thread

I'm not sure what you mean by trades, but Project Runway is a clothing design/sewing contest and we don't trade clothing.

 

looking forward to the next challenge for June will it be announced soon?...though I have a few things going on I'm addicted to Project Runway so I must join..lol

 

The next challenge will be posted shortly!

 

yay! sooo excited, you come up with the most interesting challenges!

 

Thanks! We try our best to keep them fun.

 

Game 12 The Tales of the Arabian Nights challenge is now posted.

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...ts-Challenge-Game-12&highlight=project+runway

 

I don't understand "reserving." Does it mean the required information can be added after the deadline? If not, then what does it accomplish?

Or, are there only a limited number of entries allowed? If so, I think they should go to the people who are prepared to make their entry post with the required information.

 

Are we allowed to post concept sketches and in progress pictures on other photo hosting sites, like flickr?

 

kcurry9 - I think that they're reserving the spot to post their outfits later in the challenge so that they don't all end up at the end.

 

kcurry9 ~ Honestly I don't know why designers 'reserve' a spot. There is no limit to the number of designers that can enter.

The entry form must be posted before the deadline or the designer is disqualified. I guess they do it to make their intention known and they can add the form at a later date after they've decided which doll they want to use. Also it tends to keep the entries all in one place instead of scattered throughout the thread.

Implingz ~ You can post design sketches and in progress photos in the game thread in a separate post from your entry form. I don't see the harm in posting these photos in other hosing sites. However, we do ask that you not post the completed costume on another site until you've post it in the PR thread.

 

I see, it's just a way to get a good "post position." (Sorry, can't resist a good pun.) It seems like it would make it more difficult for the organizers to keep track, but since it's OK, I'm off to stake out some territory of my own. It's been a while since I was able to participate, but I think I can manage it this time around, and the medieval Arab challenge is quite intriguing.

 

Winners of Game 11 The Rock and Roll Fantasy Challenge are now posted.

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...roll-fantasy-challenge-game-11-WINNERS-POSTED

 

Winners of the Arabian Nights challenge have been posted.

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...unway-the-Under-the-Big-Top-Challenge-Game-13

 

PLEASE READ!

This post is a response to a question I received in a PM.

The question was if the cost of props is part of the $25 spending limit.

Props can be purchased, unless the challenge states they are to be handmade, which doesn't happen very often. Accessories must be made by hand unless otherwise stated in the challenge. Any item that is handmade is part of the $25 spending limit if it is a required part of the challenge.

Accessories that are normally worn with garments, such as belts, shoes, socks, and nylons can be purchased and are not included in the spending limit.

Any prop that is not a required part of the challenge, whether purchased or hand made, is not included in the spending limit.

Does this make sense?

 

The new challenge is posted! Sign up ends on 4-30. Link: http://www.denofangels.com/forums/s...-eye-candy-challenge&highlight=project+runway

 

Challenge 19, 'Behold Mt Olympus' is now posted

 

This thread has been updated to reflect changes in the policy.

 

Some questions to be clarified.
I have seen multiple times that shoes, socks, nylons and such can be purchased. That they are not accessories in the judging per se. But I also saw one post that said if those were made, to let the judges know. In that case would a written note as well as pictures be needed?
I'm also seeing a lot of talk about props. Is there a line between props and accessories? For instance if I made a belt, that would be an accessory, but if I made a sword to go with it its a prop? Or would that be two accessories?
Also a side to the material cost. I like to shop for stuff at the goodwill and have found that I can get two outfits from a $3 shirt. For cost estimate would I say the whole $3 or break it down to the $1.50 that goes into this outfit? I know figuring the cost of scraps is hard, but I tend to be all over the place with that... Old sheets that I made a skirt out of for me, and same with drapes. Once I use enough that I can't make people clothes I considered them complete value used. Now I have the dolls and those scraps suddenly aren't dusting rags for mom, or waxing rags for dad...

 

BlissfullyModest ~ I'll try to answer your questions so that they make sense.
The rules state that an accessory has to be hand made by you. So if you include a hat, purse, backpack, ect that you made then they're accessories. If you purchased them they're props. If you made a sword yourself then it's an accessory. No points are awarded for props.
If you make nylons, leggings, shoes or boots they're accessories. You don't have to send a note. When you post your entry just state that you made them so the judges will know they're accessories.
As far as scraps go if you have 1/4 of fabric and use 1/4 yard then it's full price. We don't ask for a break down of how much you spent on your outfit because of the difficulty of assigning value to scraps. We trust our designers to use their best judgement. Also remember that the $25.00 limit includes the cost of the entire outfit, not just fabric, so you're using lace, beads, leather, feathers, ect that cost needs to be counted.
I hope this helps!