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Resin Rose BJD Expo - The Convention April 15 -17th 2016, Portland Oregon Discussion

Apr 15, 2015

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    1. As the panel coordinator this year, I'm really excited to announce that we've got some great panels forming.

      @batchix has offered to share her hard cap wig making techniques which can be used to make soy and alpaca type wigs. The panel will be two parts over the course of two days and may require sign up in advance and an extra fee. (Signups will be prioritized to pre-registered members first.) Part One will include making a hard cap wig base. Then Part Two on Sunday, she will be presenting her techniques for making wigs from start to finish. The most important part of wig making the finishing, so we will be using faux fur for the sake of cost and speed of use. That way those in the panel can reach the best part and get hands on instruction and tips that will matter the most.

      @TomB will be sharing his Photoshop magic, from some basics to compositing multiple photos to create a scene. He's shared some of his expertise here on DOA and has an interactive thread here. It is well worth checking out, and giving a go. The in person panel will go over many details on a large screen so you can see the process from start to finish.

      @IHeartMantids has offered to do a panel on crafting well composed photos to work in a photostory, both with and without words. Then showing how to add words and make a photostory flow with basic tools. He also is considering doing a panel on cellphone doll photography in particular. You can see some of his cellphone work, including some rather harsh conditions that he worked around, as well as some of his favorite BJD shots here.

      I will be doing a panel on line work in faceups using paint and a paint brush. Those pesky eyelashes and eyebrow hairs seem to be the nemesis of many, and I hope my tips will help folks out. I'll be providing paint, but brushes will be limited. You're welcome to bring your own brushes and heads to practice on. I highly prefer the Kafka 5/0 scriptliner available from Blick.

      @glyndon has prepared a brilliant tooth modification panel, showing step by step how she carves out the inside of a head and creates a removable tooth part that is inserted to bring incredible dimension and change to a sculpt. Her panel will cover tools, materials, and the process in explicit detail. If there is additional interest, she may also cover eye closing additive modifications. Please let her know if this is something you would like to see!

      In addition to panels and formal contests, there will be some fun games and challenges folks can participate in. We are organizing a dolly speed couture contest where entrants will create an outfit based on materials provided for the challenge in a limited amount of time. The contest will may be judged by committee and prizes may be awarded. Some more details will be coming soon, but part of the challenge is in the not knowing, much like Chopped.

      There will also be a headband decoration station with ribbons and accessories. It will most likely be available all day for people to come and go as they please. At the same time, hot glue guns will be available and those that would like to try their hand and sueding their dolls are invited to do so.
       
      #61 FunnyLori, Feb 5, 2016
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    2. Some of our planned panels will have limited space, require assembly materials, or the like. As such, those who have preregistered for two or three day passes (as of March) for Resin Rose BJD Expo, will be receiving early sign-up emails for panels! This gives us an opportunity to move the schedule around to ensure that those panels with the most interest are placed in the largest classroom or that we have enough materials to go around.
       
      #62 MysteryAya, Feb 11, 2016
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    3. Panel info part two: we need YOU! :thumbup

      We are actively looking for people interested in hosting panels. With three classrooms at our disposal Saturday and Sunday, which can seat between 20 and 45 people each, there's still plenty of room to share your expertise, sense of humor, or to arrange a meetup.

      Have an idea? Want to host?
      We'd love to hear from you! What kind of panels are you interested in? Would you like to host a panel? If so, please contact the Resin Rose BJD Expo directly at [email protected] with your proposal by February 28th. We are offering discounted table and pass rates as well as an exclusive goody bag to panelists as well as some other perks that are in the works. In your proposal include how many people you could host (two of our classrooms fit 20 people and the other fits 45 people), whether you would need advance sign ups or to charge for additional materials, what those materials would be and if you would be providing them (such as a doll sewing panel where dress fabric is provided by you, or where everybody would need to bring a pair of scissors), and whether or not you'd need any AV equipment such as a projector for a slideshow.

      Want to host but can't afford to come?
      If it is a hardship to purchase the discounted pass rate, we have two paid for badges that have been graciously donated to us that we would love to pass on to a panelist who would not otherwise be able to come. Please send [email protected] a message with your panel proposal (or proposals if you would like to host more than one) and let us know a little about yourself. Please note, that we cannot compensate for travel, food, or lodging expenses; however the badges are full weekend passes that include the Friday banquet dinner and all the other pre-registration perks. Please send in the proposals by February 28th so that we can respond by March 1st with our decision.

      Suggestions we've gotten so far and what we're looking for:
      Some panels that have already been suggested include alpaca processing (and fiber comparisons), as well as sock couture. Both are great ideas, but we need people willing to host them.

      Other panels we'd love to see are sewing and pattern making tips for dolls, prop and set building, doll maintenance and body blushing, and how to save up and budget for dolls. Even games like bjd themed bingo, or a dolly crack hour where we can all titter together about optional parts and various doll endowments may be a welcome diversion.

      Airbrushing:
      If there is a lot of interest in an airbrushing panel, I am open to bringing my airbrushing equipment and showing how my setup works. Including what is needed to get started, and how to consider bringing multi-taskers into the equipment you buy. My compressor is compatible with most homemade resin casting chambers, can also multi-task to fill car tires and basketballs, as well as run light duty air tools. Not everybody needs to buy the expensive mini airbrushing only compressors. There would be an interactive chance for everyone to try their hand at airbrushing. Since this is a lot of equipment to haul around and would require some special considerations (noise especially) I need to get an idea ahead of time of the interest in this sort of panel. Please feel free to PM me or post here if that is something you'd like to see. I'd need at least 10 people to sign up in advance before I can commit to this panel. (There would be no extra charge to attend.)
       
      #63 FunnyLori, Feb 18, 2016
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    4. Syntheic fiber wig styling! I can't lead it, but I would live to attend it!
       
      #64 glyndon, Feb 18, 2016
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    5. 49 Days until Resin Rose and 18 days left to preregister. We will be announcing our Menu for the banquet on Monday. It will be platter style dinners so we will have to know what you are getting in advance. Due to us needing to know your dinner choice ahead of time we will no longer be able to sell 3 day passes after March 15th.

      To find out more about preregistering please visit our website:
      Registration

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      We still have a few vendor spots open. Space is limited.
      Vendor Registration closes on March 15th, 2016.

      Vendor Registration Info

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      #65 MysteryAya, Feb 25, 2016
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    6. I never even knew... now I am going to scramble to try and make it! Sounds like a total blast! Lots of interesting panels and artists!
       
      #66 chalyss, Mar 9, 2016
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    7. @chalyss We look forward to seeing you there!
       
      #67 glyndon, Mar 9, 2016
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    8. Resin Rose BJD Expo 3 day Preregistration is closing on March 15th, 2016.

      We have to turn our menu in on the 15th to the Hotel so we will no longer be able to sell 3 day passes after March 15th.

      The Benefits of getting the 3 day pass:

      You get to go the Friday Night Banquet with your choice of Food:

      -Top Sirloin Steak, Herb Marinated Chicken or Vegan Lentil Curry with Sweet and Smoky Tomato Compote

      There will be prizes given away during the Banquet.

      You get an exclusive vendor swag bag filled with goodies!

      1 Hour Early Bird entrance to the Vendor Hall on Saturday.

      A free faux fur wig provided by Unstrung Hero BJD

      You will get an extra daily raffle ticket for Saturday and Sunday.

      We will also have a snack break room that will have treats and drinks available on Saturday and Sunday. It will only be open to 3 day pass holders and Vendors.

      So what are you waiting for?!?

      Sign up for Resin Rose BJD Expo on our website-

      Registration

      If you have problems with the form or having any questions please contact us at [email protected]
       
      #68 MysteryAya, Mar 13, 2016
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    9. I am excited! I am new to this hobby and plan on going to learn and meet people!!!! What is the entrance fee?
       
      #69 bigeyedbeauty74, Mar 13, 2016
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    10. Now until March 15th (next Tuesday!) 2016:
      3 day membership $94.00
      2 day membership $79.00
      1 day membership Saturday $49.00
      1 day membership Sunday $49.00

      March 15th, 2016 and later - and at the door (no more banquet or snacks available)
      2 day membership $85.00
      1 day membership Saturday $55.00
      1 day membership Sunday $55.00
       
      #70 glyndon, Mar 13, 2016
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    11. Than
      Thanks!!
       
      #71 bigeyedbeauty74, Mar 13, 2016
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    12. Resin Rose BJD Expo is only 11 days away!!! OMGOMGOMG!!!!

      You can still preregister for 2 day and 1 day passes on our website.

      To participate in the contests you need a 2-day pass.
      If you want to participate in the paid raffle you need a Sunday 1 day pas or a 2 day pass.

      Registration
       
      #72 MysteryAya, Apr 4, 2016
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    13. I just registered for Saturday! So excited!
       
      #73 hyssop, Apr 4, 2016
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    14. I am so not ready to deal with this. :ablah: Like, I'm excited, but I'm just not ready to actually...go to the event. I just don't have any of my dolls ready (I haven't even touched any of my dolls in months, have no idea what doll/dolls I want to bring), and I'm taking a class that requires me to read 1-2 philosophy books per week (Heidegger, Descartes, Kant, Ronell, etc), and just...lots of things going on.
       
      #74 Kiyakotari, Apr 5, 2016
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    15. Resin Rose BJD attendees:
      We're trying to get a head count on those who own a Haru Casting Adori and will be both ATTENDING and BRINGING the doll with them! We'd like to get a photo shoot with all the attending Adori!
      If you're coming and also bringing along Adori please PM me!
       
      #75 Mirror_ada, Apr 5, 2016
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    16. It feel like it jumped from six months away to two weeks away overnight.
       
      #76 glyndon, Apr 5, 2016
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    17. It did, and you can't convince me otherwise.
       
      #77 Mirror_ada, Apr 5, 2016
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    18. I am super excited to go to my first BJD con. It's great this event is held in my hometown Portland, Oregon. I <3 Resin and can't believe I will get to meet so many of my idols in one place.
       
      #78 ponyboy1981, Apr 6, 2016
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    19. I don't know where the time went! However, things are coming together and I'm very very excited for that.

      Panels have been confirmed and set. The schedule has been finalized. And the contest prizes have been announced! Official contest details, panels and times, and schedule can all be found on the Resin Rose website under Programming. Programming - It's a big page, so we've also made a page just for the schedule for quick reference. Schedule

      We've got some exciting things happening. In addition to our panel schedule being finalized, on Saturday @dollhausen will be sharing their photography skills with convention goers. You'll be able to get a photo of your doll taken in a very unique way. Please check out their website: Sander Dolls

      I am late in sending them out, but the panel signups email will be going out very soon. If you can bring scissors, please do.
       
      #79 FunnyLori, Apr 6, 2016
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    20. Just to clarify, people won't be going home with a print. I'm shooting color negative film that afterwards I will send out to be developed (ironically enough by Citizen's Photo in Portland) then I'll be making traditional chromogenic prints in a color darkroom. I'll have model release sheets where I can get people's contact information (and information about their dolls) and will be sending them a print later in the size of their choice (either 8x10, 11x14, or 16x20). I'll bring some samples so people can see what the prints look like.
       
      #80 dollhausen, Apr 7, 2016
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    21. My apologies! I'll correct that. Thank you for offering this really neat opportunity to those going to Resin Rose!
       
      #81 FunnyLori, Apr 10, 2016
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    22. Thus weekend, guys! And I decide to add a couch to my diorama now?
       
      #82 glyndon, Apr 11, 2016
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    23. I can't believe it's coming up so fast! I look forward to meeting all of you, especially the lovely organizers!
       
      #83 Sicktress, Apr 11, 2016
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    24. #84 Mirror_ada, Apr 11, 2016
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    25. I can't wait to meet everyone too!! It's going to be so much fun!
       
      #85 MysteryAya, Apr 11, 2016
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    26. We've opened panel sign ups on the website. If you haven't done so, please fill out the form so we know how many people to expect. :D It isn't required to sign up in advance, but it will speed up the process. *edit* It helps if I post the link: Panel Signups
       
      #86 FunnyLori, Apr 11, 2016
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    27. I wanted to confirm, for the swap spaces, sales will be allowed, correct? It won't only be for trading? Thanks. :)
       
      #87 Septunie, Apr 12, 2016
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    28. That is correct! Sales are totally okay (I love a good barter, though).
       
      #88 glyndon, Apr 12, 2016
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    29. Correct!

      Also, everybody may come to shop, but only those who have paid for a swap space may sell. :kitty2
       
      #89 FunnyLori, Apr 12, 2016
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    30. Resin Rose is only 2 days away!!!!!! So Excited!!

      There is still time for last minute 2 or 1 day registrations. You will get a free commemorative tote bag too!
      Registration

      If you've already signed up, we do have advance panel sign ups (not required but it guarantees you a spot for the panel)
      Panel Signups

      Swap spot are still available. You can also purchase your spot on Saturday at the door. You can sell or trade. It is free to people that just want to buy. It is only $10 for those that want to sell/trade. There is no room sales allowed at the hotel.
      Registration
       
      #90 MysteryAya, Apr 14, 2016
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    31. I really wish I could go. Sadly, things have shaken out and I'm not going to be able to attend after all. I hope everyone has a wonderful time! I'm viewing my pre-registration as a donation to the future success of the convention. :D I want to see Resin Rose happen again in future years!
       
      #91 Kiyakotari, Apr 14, 2016
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    32. Sorry you can't make it Kiya :(

      The fun is about the start in a few hours!! So excited and anxious!!!!
       
      #92 MysteryAya, Apr 15, 2016
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    33. Everyone, please post tons of photos and stories!
       
      #93 Kiyakotari, Apr 17, 2016
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    34. Did you open a Flickr photo page, Lori??
       
      #94 TomB, Apr 17, 2016
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    35. I, for one, had a fantastic time, prize-winning aside. No, really, thank you to everyone who organized and helped! I can't wait for next year already!
       
      #95 Septunie, Apr 17, 2016
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    36. Soooo tiiiired. Happy, though. Huge thanks to everyone that took the time to join us!
       
      #96 glyndon, Apr 18, 2016
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    37. I took a ton of photos and once I recover from out 11 hours drive home I'll get a flickr with them all set up.
       
      #97 Mirror_ada, Apr 18, 2016
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    38. Thank you everyone for coming to support our event :) I have tons of photos to share but will have them up after a couple days of recouping!! It was an amazing weekend. Can't wait until next year!!!!!
       
      #98 MysteryAya, Apr 18, 2016
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    39. It was so nice to meet some of you! I had a great time walking around and generally lurking- I know I met @batchix, @Raesha, @Mirror_ada and @Sicktress (and others whose usernames I am not sure of!) and all were so lovely! :dance I was the wandering person wearing a striped dress. Maite and Sindri both got new dresses, a book and a candle holder, and Sindri got some blue glittery horns!
       
      #99 hyssop, Apr 18, 2016
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    40. And the album is up!
      https://www.flickr.com/gp/127323489@N06/W59d6i
      Most photos are just raw from the camera, though I did g through and blur faces where I found them if I didn't know if the person was OK with having their photo taken.
      if for whatever reason there is a picture including you, your doll, or any merchandise (vendors) that you wish to not be displayed please let me know and I will remove it from the album!
      109 pictures total, and that isn't counting what I took on my cell.
       
      #100 Mirror_ada, Apr 19, 2016
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    41. I might have missed it. How much money was raised for donation? ^^
       
      #101 Septunie, Apr 19, 2016
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    42. I had a lot of fun! It was great meeting you too, @hyssop !

      Thank you to the wonderful, amazing organizers for such a great con!
       
      #102 Sicktress, Apr 19, 2016
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    43. I HAD SO MUCH FUN! It was so good to see everyone! And I was so blessed, three old friends who I haven't met in person/or seen in years came! One completely unexpectedly! It was hard not to start crying. Everyone who came up and talked with me was so kind and everyone's dolls were so beautiful! AND I WAS SO HAPPY TO FONDLE ABADDON. omg, I fangirl so much for that doll. XD

      I can't wait till next year! I am FULL OF IDEAS.
       
      #103 batchix, Apr 19, 2016
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    44. Next year can't come soon enough. It was amazing.
      I'm still in complete shock I won the delta/eta prize, I've been spending the last 48 hours running through ideas for her and I'm glad we got to fangirl over each other's dolls!

      I'm not crying, you're crying
       
      #104 Mirror_ada, Apr 19, 2016
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    45. Thank you for sharing these photos! I couldn't make it this year, so seeing the photos is a treat!
       
      #105 GlowingTomes, Apr 19, 2016
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    46. Yeah, this was a blast. It was great to meet a lot of people including someone I only knew online. I want to thank Funny Lori for letting me setup to do my photography thing. I regret I was so booked I had to leave on Saturday. Next year I'll stay for the whole thing!
       
      #106 dollhausen, Apr 21, 2016
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    47. @dollhausen thank you for sharing your amazing camera with us and taking the photos! I can't wait to see them and it was an absolute pleasure meeting you!
       
      #107 Mirror_ada, Apr 21, 2016
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    48. Thank you!. It was good to meet you as well. I can hardly wait for next year!
       
      #108 dollhausen, Apr 21, 2016
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