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~20cm Dolls Little Dalis - an experimental doll

Oct 31, 2019

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    1. Hello!
      I've always liked difficult challenges, I always sculpted in 3D, but I've never tried to do something seriously in polymer clay. And that's why I wanted to try to create a doll traditionally for comparison. I just ordered SuperSculpey and for now I designed my character which I called "Dalis". Dalis is an elf woman with short legs and a plus size body. Her "charm" is incorrect body proportions - small head, big ears ... I've never tried to make a whole BJD doll, but I've read various tutorials and DIY. I start working on sculpting as soon as I receive a package with polymer clay. This is an experimental doll, but I hope that this project will be successfully completed. She will be about 25-30 cm tall.
      Criticism and advice are welcome!
      Best regards.
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      EDIT:
      The Dalis project has been suspended at the moment, currently I will work on a smaller version - Little Dalis!
       
      #1 Honnie, Oct 31, 2019
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    2. She looks so cool! I'd recommend making the feet a bit wider though just so when it comes to posing and standing on her own she'll be able to support her weight!

      I can't wait to see when you start sculpting ^-^
       
      #2 Wolfina5, Oct 31, 2019
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    3. Indeed, these feet seem too small - I didn't think before that she may have problems standing and posing. Thank you very much for the valuable tip - I will remember it when I sculpt. :aheartbea

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      I made a skeleton prototype from tin foil.

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      #3 Honnie, Nov 1, 2019
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    4. I'd recommend sculpting the ears afterwards instead of having it a part of the tin foil base ^-^ just because it will be difficult to mold with it being hollow in the ears, as well as sculpt.
       
      #4 Wolfina5, Nov 1, 2019
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    5. You're right - I will cut her ears from the base when I sculpt. :)
       
      #5 Honnie, Nov 1, 2019
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    6. I can't wait to see more!! I love seeing the process <3
       
      #6 Wolfina5, Nov 1, 2019
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    7. Thank you, I also started making (trial) joints. :3nodding:

      EDIT:
      Attention: I would like to inform everyone that the Dalis project will be suspended at the moment - but I will work on creating her smaller version - Little Dalis! It will look very similar but she will be reduced in size.
       
      #7 Honnie, Nov 2, 2019
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    8. Oh she looks so cute with the round cheeks!! :D:D
       
      #8 NelTheWarlock, Nov 3, 2019
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    9. Thank you! <3 Little Dalis will, however, have closed eyes and smaller hips.
      This is her first conceptual sketch, but I will definitely change a few more things while sculpting:
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      #9 Honnie, Nov 4, 2019
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    10. Huh, okay... I just finished sculpting the Little Dalis head prototype, effect? As you can see - medium, not very good. But I will still sanding this head (because the surface is uneven) and modify it - I will probably re-sculpt it. Any tips? :sorry
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      #10 Honnie, Nov 6, 2019
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    11. Looking great so far! are you using Sculpey for her? I think you mentioned that, but I'm not sure. If you are, there are a couple of things that are really cool about it: 'prebaking' I've found is really nice when making dolls because once you're happy with where you're at, you can bake it and once it's cooled down you can continue. I'm a bit heavy-handed with my projects so this prevents me from squishing/messing up the progress I've made so far. Once you get used to Sculpey, you may want to change to Super Sculpey which is a bit more durable and I think sands better. Also just using a reference for anatomical sake is always a good idea, even if your character is not purely human. Keep on going, can't wait to see her progress! :)
       
      #11 Ray Vel, Nov 6, 2019
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    12. Thank you very much for the advice! I will try to do it - I will bake the parts only if I think they are good. And Little Dalis received a new body part... :celebrate
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      #12 Honnie, Nov 7, 2019
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