Update!!! 11/10/08 -Introducing a very unique BJD :) (horse/human and more!)

UPDATE 11/10/2008:

Hi

New photo

Thanks,
~Sarah~

Here's the most resent horse photo-


I don't have any really resent ones of the fox/wolf, but here are some of the in progress photos to give an idea of what it looks like-








UPDATE 10/12/2008:
Sorry for the delay in working on her ; ; I've been super busy this summer. I plan to start working on her again very soon so watch for updates!



She still needs her hands cast and one of here thighs needs to be drilled so I used the clay original in these pics so I could string her for photos.

Not sure on pricing yet, but keep watching and I will let you know soon.

You can see more pics at http://themushroompeddler.deviantart.com/




UPDATE 06/25/2007:
Well, I decided it would be a good idea to create a blog for the updates.
I will still post here, but things like mold photos and casting process pics will go here:
http://www.mushroompeddler.blogspot.com/

Oh, for those who don't know, I am creating a small doll company with my good friend
Jessica Douglas (http://mistressofspam.deviantart.com/) called The Mushroom Peddler.
We are both stay-at-home mothers each with two small children and we will be offering my dolls,
wings, clothing, and other uniques accessories for my dolls and for other dolls in our store
The url for the store once it is ready will be www.TheMushroomPeddler.com

We are going kinda slow right now since I am sculpting/casting dolls, building the web store, making wings,
and last but not least, keeping my kids happy and well fed lol But we'll get there as soon as we can


UPDATE 06/13/2007:
Ok guys… Here’s another pic. As you can see I have now cast several parts (though she only has one lower leg until I cast them lol I couldn't wait to post) I am excited to string her together. but it will have to wait until all the parts are cast since I don't want to risk the clay chipping.
Things are going well and I plan to do some more casting on Saturday, so check back soon!

Also, here are some pics of the cast fox/cat hand:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/animals/casthand.jpg


UPDATE 04/10/2007:
Well, I have been sick over the last few weeks and am still recovering, but I have still been able to do a few things. Here’s a couple of pics of the fox/claw hands and feet that I finally finished :




UPDATE 03/29/2007:

Ok… major update here.

Here’s an updated body photo, though it has still improved since this photo, so we are still not completely up to date *sigh* The arms have been completely resculpted and the thighs joints are now being reworked as well, but this will give you guys something to show you that I am not idle lol


This second photo is a teaser for something new I am introducing… the Stallion! Not sure if this will be his final head yet though. In the first pic below, it shows him more put together, however the second pic has some modifications to his muscle tone.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/animals/male_body.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/animals/malechest.jpg

I hope you enjoy!

UPDATE 03/18/2007:
Here are some pics of the first resin casts!

I am so excited! This is so much fun to see them advancing to completion! I can't wait until I can get the whole dolls cast and costumed…

Which brings me to a question: How many here would be interested in just the head versus the whole doll? (there are sample pics of the whole body on page 7)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/animals/sarahbseiter_castings.jpg

Also introducing another head I have been working on. She is supposed to look somewhat animal-ish since she will be using the animal legs as well... thus the longish snout lol
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/animals/sarahbseiter_newhead.jpg


UPDATE 03/16/2007:
Pics of fox hands/claws! On page 7!

UPDATE 03/12/2007:
New pics of the body! On page 7!

UPDATE 02/09/2007:
Well, I am still working on them and am almost ready to cast the first doll thanks to some anonymous donators who are helping with the cost of supplies. If anyone else would like to donate to this cause, my PayPal email is [email protected]

I have to say that the dolls are turning out amazing! I hope to have them ready to sell before summer rolls around, so keep checking back.

I have decided to hold the photos for a while though until I am a little further along in the process, maybe even with a fully costumed doll to show off. So… look forward to some awesome updates within the next month or two *grins*


UPDATE 12/27/2006:

Well, I decided to take a little break last night from body/leg/arm sculpting and created these two heads. They still need a lot of work, but I like how they look so far. So, here’s a sneak peak at ratty and fox heads. The ratty one is more MSD sized, so I will have to make a smaller body for it (thought it was fitting that it be a smaller doll).

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/animals/sarahbseiter_rattyandfoxi.jpg
More ratty pics since it is further along than the fox (If you look closely, you will see the tips of her ratty teeth lol So cute!)-
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/animals/sarahbseiter_ratty8.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/animals/sarahbseiter_ratty5.jpg



Original Post-
Ok, I have been lurking in the artist doll area for a long time. Today I finally decided to sculpt something out of Super Sculpey to put up I have been meaning to make this doll for quite a while now and I plan to make a body for her as well, but so far she is just a head on a Dollfie Dream 2 body. She turned out even better than I thought she would *beams*

I have not sanded her at all yet, but I couldn’t wait to put her up to see what you all think of her. Haven’t thought of a name yet. She needs her ears still too lol As soon as I sand her and do a faceup I will update.

Thanks,
~Sarah B. Seiter~

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/horse/sarahbseiter_horse1.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/horse/sarahbseiter_horse2.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/MisticUnicorn/horse/sarahbseiter_horse9.jpg

 

Those are the plans so far... if all goes well In fact I am working on sculpting her body today and should have some updated photos by tomorrow *beams*

I know almost nothing about resin casting other than things I have read, so it may be a while before I feel like the quality is good enough to offer for sale Will have to do some experimenting.

As far as the Tauren… I thought about that, but the neck is so thick and the body so bulky that it would be difficult to make one as a BJD. I was leaning toward doing a Nightelf (since my main char is a Nightelf druid ), but I decided to do this equine one first.

 

Of course she’ll have hooves LOL Already drew up some idea drawings for the legs and feet. I am both excited and anxious about how they will turn out.

I sculpted the two part torso today, so now I have the head, hands, and torso at least sculpted (though they still are likely to need adjustments). I may post new pics tonight or tomorrow morning if all goes well

 

Yeah It took about 3-4 hours of sculpting time (an estimate since my two little ones, 5yr and 2yr, kept needing my attention ) and about 1+ hours of boiling in the microwave lol I made the base head and then boiled it, then added the details and boiled it again. Just found out about this method, and I am really liking how much better things work. *dances and sings* No more burning, no more discoloring, no more brittleness, no more major stinkiness! lol Didn't think I would want to use Sculpey anymore, but this opens up some really neat possibilities.

 

Just updated with new photos of the body sculpt that I created today

 

Yep I thought I'd give her a bigger behind to go along with the horse theme... since she'll have a tail there Hopefully it will help balance out her longish face as well

 

Actually I did the head yesterday, and the torso today. I have never made a ball jointed doll before so I am experimenting and very pleased with the results so far. I am a freelance artist by trade though, so I am sure that helps

 

Actually I am working on digigrade legs for her right now. I haven't figured out how to make her stand yet, but I am getting close *whispers* I would post photos, but they are supposed to be a surprise when I unveil the finished leg design lol Hopefully they will be done soon. I ran out of clay though, so I will have to go get some more before I can work on them again.

I really need to find a good source for some casting materials and resin so I can start experimenting. The Sculpey is too heavy to know how the legs will really work.

 

Digigrade legs are like the hind legs on horses, cats, and such. If you look the word up on Google you will see what I mean Tauren have digigrade legs for instance.

*clears throat* You are getting ahead of me now... and spoiling surprises I am planning on eventually doing several different animal types and a mousy/ratty type is one of them lol but one at a time please

 

She has a really amazing style Thanks for sharing *wanders off to browse through the artwork*

 

Hmm... maybe I will make a smaller MSD version if all goes well with the large one Once I have the body figured out I will be able to be more versatile with the heads, but I would have to sculpt a whole new body to make a small one, so it may be awhile

 

Added photos of some other heads I am working on

 

I am just hoping I can figure out the casting in resin part I don't have a lot of funds for experimenting, so it will probably be a while I do plan to cast them when I am able to figure it out and get enough $ to fund them though, so keep watching

 

Well, I couldn't resist and started the ratty head See updates and added photos in the main post.