Contributed by DoA member : EbinCan3an Word of Caution Use care *wash hands, use latex gloves* and appropriate ventillation methods *dust mask, well aired working area* when using certain types of clay and molding materials, for they can be toxic and harmful to your health. Always follow the manufacturers directions. Before starting your project, ensure you have the proper tools and materials to achieve satisfactory results. How To: http://homepage2.nifty.com/abyss/ http://www2d.biglobe.ne.jp/~dhnoah/make_00.htm http://www.ne.jp/asahi/haru/doll/make/makeindex.htm http://www012.upp.so-net.ne.jp/futoyama/Htm/Howto/workroom.htm Suppliers for Modeling Clay and Polyurethane Resin Casting Materials: http://www.alumilite.com/ *Available How To tutorials including Dyes* http://www.smooth-on.com/default.htm *Available How to tutorials* http://www.hobbycast.net/ *Available How to tutorials* http://www.synair.com/index.html *Por-a-Kast, Por-a-Mold, etc* http://www.chavant.com/index_main.shtml *NSP Modeling Clay* Other Online Suppliers: http://www.hobbyengineering.com/ *Alumilite Products* http://www.dickblick.com/ http://www.artmolds.com/index.cfm http://www.sculpt.com/ Related Links: http://www.dolldesigns.com/tips.html *Various Links: Anatomy, Sculpting, Casting, etc..* Forums + Groups: http://www.alumilite.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi *Casting related discussions* http://www.shiflettbrothers.com/messageboard/index.php *Various info related to sculpting* http://groups.yahoo.com/group/balljointeddollymakers/ *BJD*
Sculpting + Clay Tools: http://www.dickblick.com/categories/modelingtools/ OR Your local craft and art supply store A good figure drawing and sculpting book to use as a reference. Proportions in making or modifying your doll, could play a factor in the end result you're trying to accomplish. Books to Inspire: Thanks to DOA member BiscuitBear for the recommendations Koitsukihime http://koitsukihime.cool.ne.jp/page/furuerumabuta.html http://koitsukihime.cool.ne.jp/page/ningyohime.html http://koitsukihime.cool.ne.jp/page/ningyohime.html Hori Yoshiko http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4795236372/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_f/249-8681716-3248316 http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4797410310/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/249-8681716-3248316 Yoshida Ryo http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4757208650/ref=pd_sim_dp_2/249-8681716-3248316 Ouno Kira http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4344804627/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_f/249-8681716-3248316 Various artists in Hitomi 7 & 8 http://www.d1.dion.ne.jp/~maria_co/hitomi.html Dolly Dolly yearbook http://www.graphicsha.co.jp/Data/dollydolly.html Shoujoningyou http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos...7733/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_10_2/249-8681716-3248316 etc etc!