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Esthetics Temporary Eye Closure?

Oct 29, 2023

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    1. Hello, All! :)

      In the interest of flexibility for photo stories, potential animation, etc., are there any “practical effects” type methods to temporarily make a BJD’s eyes “close?” Not a permanent mod job, but the type of expression change you might see on a stop-motion model?

      I’m certain computer editing could work towards this end as well, but if at all possible, I’d honestly prefer to get a bit hand-crafty with it.

      Any guidance is appreciated!
       
      #1 AspiringAngel, Oct 29, 2023
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    2. I've thought of this, too. The only thing I can think of is a tutorial MyFroggyStuff on YT made (she mostly deals with playline fashion dolls) for making doll eyelids for Barbie and Disney Princess dolls. They were made with glue/Mod Podge and paint, and were made to the shape of the eye. I think these could work, in theory, for BJDs, but if your doll wears real eyelashes then they'd get in the way... Other than that, I'm not sure.
       
      #2 MonochromeNocturne, Oct 29, 2023
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    3. Photoshop. Like previous said, if your doll has eyelashes there’s no real way to move them out of the way for a lid closure. Learn to use the liquify tool!
       
      #3 ashbelEro, Oct 29, 2023
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    4. If your doll doesnt have lashes you could make polymer clay inserts and paint them to look like eyelids. But you'd have to do a little photo editing to edit the upper lashline anyways, so probably easier to just edit in its entirety
       
      #4 fairithilien, Oct 30, 2023
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