Faceups Yellowed Head Faceup

I don't actually do faceups, so take this with a grain of salt, but one thing about makeup specifically for yellower undertones is that you usually want to work with the yellow instead of trying to counteract it. So in theory, try using the yellow as part of your overall colour palette - add a tiny hint of yellow to your colours to unify the palette and make them all sort of fit together. Coral is a really good colour for warm undertones, as it's a sort of pink-orange, which makes it perfect for lips and cheeks, and it also works well for the waterline of the lower eyelid.

 

I've painted several yellowed heads and I don't remember doing anything differently than with non-yellowed ones. Especially if it matches the body it's going on and the yellowing is even, you should be able to paint it as you wish.

If you want to gloss lips or other parts of the faceup later, I would also get some gloss varnish, and if you want to use paints then get acrylics or gouache but otherwise I think you're good to go!

 

Have you tried treating the head with something like a Polident soak to reduce the yellowing?

Teddy

 

Fair enough.

I've haid a bit of success with reducing yellowing on dolls form 20 year old dolls with Polident, so I thought I'd suggest it in case you'd be interested

Teddy

 

Hey there!
Here's some things that might help you out from my experience.

Although the head might be yellowed, the MSC that's from the original faceup has also likely protected the face from getting as yellowed as the places that weren't sprayed. Sometimes when I've removed faceups before, they've suddenly become a couple of shades lighter than what they started out with because the MSC on their face has yellowed, but it's protected the actual doll. (Not to say that the doll hasn't also yellowed some too)

However, in terms of tools; this is what I use.

• Kuretake watercolors (any watercolors will do, this is just the brand I happen to use; you can find them on Amazon)
• MSC
• Fine tipped paintbrushes. (Really good ones are for nail art)
• Small fluffy makeup brushes (These are really great for picking up chalk pastels, just like you'd use blush for your face)
• MASKS TO PROTECT YOUR LUNGS (Please!!)
• High Gloss (For lips/waterline)
• Winsor and Newton Brush Cleaner and Restorer will remove faceups
• Magic Eraser
• Acrylic Paints (I use Golden brand, but any that you're comfortable with will work)
• Chalk Pastels (I use Rembrandt)

Optional fun things like Mica Powder to make things shiny

For your yellowing tones, there's options like de-yellowing as well as leaning into the color. Humans also have yellow undertones, so you can pair it with yellow, blues and reds/pinks and it will look more natural.
I hope this helps!

 

(Oh my gosh, it's so nice to know others use the same brands I do for things; I'm super amateur, but try to have good materials to grow with them.)

I've got a doll that Angel Toast did a face up on whose head is significantly more yellow than his body, because I got them separately. Seconding that coral tones look lovely for that sort of thing! It's the same as any other head: you've got to pick tones that work with the resin color. So long as you've got the ability to do a face up you like, I'm betting you'll do just fine with a yellowed head same as any other!

 

I have a lot of older, yellowed dolls and I agree with what other people have said about leaning into the yellow. I've found warm-toned faceups and wigs flatter yellow resin.

Also, please make sure to use proper respiratory protection with MSC! This thread here is a good start as to how and why: /threads/what-you-need-to-know-about-respiratory-protection.399096/

@Angelesk listed a lot of helpul materials. Some things I've found with faceups (I'm still very much a beginner) is acrylic paint dries near-instantly and is less forgiving for learning than watercolour paint.

Other people have also noted Windsor & Newton's formula has changed, making it less effective at removing faceups than before. 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol or a clear acetone like Mr Color Thinner might prove a more effective cleaning product, though you have to limit the exposure the resin has to them (especially acetone – don't soak parts in a jar of it!) and rinsed off thoroughly.

Good luck with your faceups!