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Finished New Photos, Full Body and New Outfit 12/7/08 "Tatine" my first BJD

Feb 10, 2008

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    1. Thanks to all of you for the inspiration (especially Enaibi, lilicat, and twigling)....I finally started sculpting my own doll. It's been a long process, and I still have a long way to go, but I'm really enjoying it. It's fun to see a doll emerging. I sculpted her head with Fimo polymer clay and am sculpting her body with Premier air dry clay. I really like the premier..this is my first time using it and it's pretty easy to work with, tho' requires lots of sanding!!

      I'll be posting my progress as I finish other body parts. Thanks for taking a peek!

      Here's a look at all the body parts

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      Some quickie pics I took today

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      #1 Dianna, Feb 10, 2008
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    2. Wow, you're doing a great job! Her face is so delicate and pretty! WTG : )
       
      #2 rabidshehamster, Feb 10, 2008
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    3. Wow, I'm honoured to have inspired something like this, she's gorgeous, looks like a more mature version of something that Kaye might have sculpted. Is the first pic from the same point of progress as the other three?
       
      #3 twigling, Feb 10, 2008
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    4. Hi Twigling..thanks for the compliment!! The first pic is from before the last 3 pics..when I was first starting the body. I hope to finish the detail work in lower torso in the next day or two. I think I'm hooked on this doll making thing!! Oh..and thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone.
       
      #4 Dianna, Feb 10, 2008
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    5. Can only see the top picture with the body parts and it is looking good. I wish I could see the other attachments. I look forward to more pictures and your progress. Doll making is addictive :) have fun with it!
       
      #5 Bruny, Feb 11, 2008
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    6. Wow Dianna, this is amazing. You are so talented. Can't wait to see it finished.
      Marianna
       
      #6 Marianna, Feb 11, 2008
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    7. Hi Marianna, Thanks so much for the compliment! I can't wait to see her finished, too! lol! I still have a long way to go.
       
      #7 Dianna, Feb 11, 2008
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    8. The doll so far looks awesome! :)
       
      #8 eibrablady2, Feb 11, 2008
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    9. Stunning! The way her neck looks at different angles to the head is perfect. :)
       
      #9 bjewel, Feb 11, 2008
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    10. Amazing ! You're doing a wonderful job !
       
      #10 Lynnzee, Feb 11, 2008
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    11. She is looking beautiful Dianna!!! What an amazing work of art!! Looking forward to seeing more photos as your work progresses.
       
      #11 LeeAnnB, Feb 11, 2008
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    12. oooo, she looks amazing!
       
      #12 antevorta, Feb 11, 2008
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    13. Awesome!!!
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      #13 UrsaLunar, Feb 11, 2008
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    14. waaaa !! She is absolutely beautiful.
      Can't wait to see more.
       
      #14 lillycat, Feb 11, 2008
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    15. Dianna you should be very proud of yourself! That's an amazing job and the doll looks great already!
       
      #15 DWPhilpott, Feb 11, 2008
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    16. Thanks so much everyone for the nice compliments! I was really nervous to post pictures..so they help alot!

      Lillycat...thank you for the compliment! I'm a fan of your work and you helped inspire me to make her.
       
      #16 Dianna, Feb 11, 2008
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    17. It's all been said, You have a great talent! She's really beautiful!!
       
      #17 Allison Wonder, Feb 11, 2008
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    18. Wow! I'm impressed. She's beautiful! Can't wait to see her finished.
       
      #18 martyinms, Feb 11, 2008
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    19. Wow! She's lovely. She's an amazing first sculpt.
       
      #19 Oubliette, Feb 11, 2008
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    20. My dollies all say "WE WANT ONE"!!!!
       
      #20 Fairlight, Feb 11, 2008
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    21. Wow! She's gorgeous! Great job! :abow:
       
      #21 Kahoko007, Feb 11, 2008
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    22. She has a really unique looking face and body.. totally excited to see how she comes out when you finish her!
       
      #22 rolopuppet, Feb 11, 2008
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    23. This is great work Dianna.
      Just love her face with those luscious lips and her lovely slim body.Can't wait to see her after one of your fabulous face-ups.

      Will you be making any to sell?!
       
      #23 moggyuk, Feb 11, 2008
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    24. Wow I just love her face :D you're doing an awesome job XD
       
      #24 Ayperi, Feb 11, 2008
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    25. Great job Dianna, thanks for posting the pictures.. You definitely have a winner!
       
      #25 Bruny, Feb 11, 2008
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    26. She is just beautiful! I am so excited for you and can't wait to see more updates!:D

      Mary Anne
       
      #26 Leeloo, Feb 11, 2008
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    27. Wow,thanks everyone!! Your nice compliments are keeping me inspired!
       
      #27 Dianna, Feb 11, 2008
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    28. Wow, the sculpt of her face and body shape are GORGEOUS!! I'm so excited to see what she looks like upon completion! This inspires me to start working on my own. If only I had the money for materials! D: Perhaps soon.

      GREAT JOB!
       
      #28 djkhimtaka, Feb 11, 2008
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    29. Wow! She is gorgeous!! What a great job!!
       
      #29 artdoll56, Feb 12, 2008
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    30. wow shes gonna be gorgeous finished!
       
      #30 bebop845, Feb 12, 2008
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    31. really lovely Dianna! can't wait to see more pics!
       
      #31 patl, Feb 12, 2008
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    32. Oh AMAZING!

      She reminds me of the girl from "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Scarlette Johansen? I dunno, but especially the lips make me think of her!

      I love it! It makes me want to start my own right now! I wish I had the money to...
       
      #32 Blackberry Sage, Feb 12, 2008
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    33. Hi Pat..thanks! That means alot coming from you as I am a fan of your work! Your preying mantis lady is one of my all time favorite sculpts!
       
      #33 Dianna, Feb 12, 2008
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    34. I love what you have done so far. The shape of the mouth and eyes give her such a sweet expression. You definitely have some tallent. Can't wait to see more of her progress.
       
      #34 Fushia Lace, Feb 12, 2008
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    35. Wow, Dianna, she's awesome! You are so talented!! I can't wait to see her progress.
      I adore her elf ears...she is going to be soooo cute...GR8 job....

      xen
       
      #35 xen, Feb 12, 2008
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    36. Goodness me! Her lips are like pillows and so detailed!!

      I love her and I'm subscribing to watch!
       
      #36 sullen-embrace, Feb 13, 2008
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    37. She's very pretty! Is she SD size or ?
       
      #37 Chrystika, Feb 14, 2008
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    38. Shes lovely! She has the sort of body ive always wanted for my dolls, it looks perfect ^_^ Im assuming youre only making one? or what? And what size is she? And when will i get to see her finished because shes lovely!
       
      #38 petitefilou, Feb 14, 2008
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    39. Thanks for the nice words!
      Tatine (I've finally named her) will be Unoa/Narae size with more of an adult faerie body...slimmer, longer legs, etc. If I'm happy with how she turns out I will try my hand at making molds and casting. If that part is successful, I will make a limited edition of her.
       
      #39 Dianna, Feb 14, 2008
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    40. wow she's such a looker!
      What a serene, shy beauty!

      *Jen
       
      #40 sumomo123, Feb 14, 2008
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    41. Sheesh! I've been working and working on my girl but it doesn't seem like I'm making much progress! lol! This is my first time working with an airdry clay and all I seem to be doing is adding and sanding. I'm hoping it will all start coming together shortly and I hope to add new pics of her this weekend. My fitst attempt at hands was a bust, but now I know what I did wrong.
       
      #41 Dianna, Feb 19, 2008
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    42. hey Dianna,

      yeah - I've been using paperclay for the last few years because of allergies, and had gotten used to the longer timeframe you need for it ..... its amazing how much faster the polymer goes. Are you drying your paperclay in the oven ? I found that helped alot, especially with the premier which seems to stay damp inside forever.

      but isn't she so beautiful all white and pristine in the airdry clay?

      looking forward to more pics --- what did you do to make the hands go better? (sometimes i hate hands almost as much as i hate ears....)
       
      #42 patl, Feb 19, 2008
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    43. Hi Pat,

      No..I'm not drying the clay. It's actually kinda good that it takes awhile to dry..that way it forces me to move on to another piece. I've been called a "perpetual smoother" so with polymer I can smooth a piece to death (lol!)..but the airdry clay forces me to move on...it just requires a TON of sanding. Especially since I'm not an accomplished sculptor and don't know what I'm doing half the time!
      As for the hands..I made the first pair too wide and the thumbs were positioned too far down...so I'm redoing the hands for better proportioning.

      Hey....Do you think Forest will give this bjd thing a try? I'm a huge fan of her work and would love to see what kind of bjd she'd create!
       
      #43 Dianna, Feb 20, 2008
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    44. Dianna,

      are you wiping the surface with wet cloth, or fingers or wet paintbrush before you leave it to dry? that can smooth it a lot for you..... also gently rolling the rounded surfaces on smooth glass will take out a lot of fingerprints...

      "accomplished" is nice - but you have a wonderful eye for form and ability to translate it to clay. thats more important. accomplished you can become.

      I'm really hoping Forest will start too --- I know she is interested and believe that is why she joined this forum. - i would SO love to have one of her harpies as a bjd.....
       
      #44 patl, Feb 20, 2008
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    45. I've finally finished a couple more parts for Tatine. Right now she's a Frankendolly! tee hee My friend Julie let me borrow a couple minis from her for models..so Tatine has Limhwa hands, Castle Anne lower legs and Unoa feet. Guess she is truly a hybrid! I finally made a head cap that fits okay..now if I can just finish the other body parts.

      Now that she is strung I can see some things that I need to work on..so she'll be a work in progress for awhile longer.

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      #45 Dianna, Feb 25, 2008
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    46. Fantastic!!!:D
       
      #46 marbledhalls, Feb 25, 2008
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    47. OMG, how great, your an artist!!!!!!!!!
       
      #47 Marion65, Feb 25, 2008
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    48. Amazing. I really admire your work. She's great!
       
      #48 MaryKinTX, Feb 25, 2008
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    49. Wow, she is going to be very beautiful. What a great sculpt.
       
      #49 Merle in MD, Feb 25, 2008
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    50. Wow! She is awesome! You will be posting more pictures as the progress continues, I hope!
       
      #50 Darling Elizabeth, Feb 25, 2008
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    51. What a gorgeous thing!!!
      Beautiful body and LOVE the hands!
      You have done exceptionally well - I am super impressed!
       
      #51 Meredith, Feb 25, 2008
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    52. Thanks so much for the compliments! It's nice to see some progress.

      Hi DE..yes..I will be posting more photos as I complete body parts..tee hee....
       
      #52 Dianna, Feb 25, 2008
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    53. Wow she is beautiful! I love her features so much.
       
      #53 DenaliWind, Feb 25, 2008
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    54. Dianna,
      she is so very beautiful!!! you are making great progress... her arms and upper legs are very graceful. I can't believe how beautifully finished you are making her!

      when are you thinking of starting molding?
       
      #54 patl, Feb 25, 2008
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    55. Shes awesome! I love her beatiful full lips and her gorgeous hands. I cant wait to see her complete with face up. Well done :)
       
      #55 Lellytots, Feb 25, 2008
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    56. She is really delightful Dianna! You are so talented with sculpting! Fantastic!
       
      #56 hotscotgal, Feb 25, 2008
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    57. What a wonderful job you are doing! I wouldn't know where to begin. Can't wait to see the next phase.
       
      #57 Cindy in MI, Feb 25, 2008
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    58. She grows more beautiful by the day! I love her face and body! Anxious to see her for real when you get back.
       
      #58 manaswam, Feb 25, 2008
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    59. Great progress! Can't wait to see what happens next.:)

      Labetha and Mags say hello!:chocoheart
       
      #59 Leeloo, Feb 25, 2008
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    60. A big thanks to everyone!

      Hi Pat....I still have a long way to go before molding..I'm thinking maybe in a month when I get back home? The thought frightens me, tho'!! tee hee

      Hi Manaswam! Yes..we have alot of show and tell to catch up on when I get back!!

      Thanks so much, Leeloo..give Labetha and Mags a big hug for me!
       
      #60 Dianna, Feb 25, 2008
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