Aesthetics YOSD Dollzone Black Cat Boy INK TYPE [Progress]

Hey guys. I've posted before about my Black Cat boy anime-type doll and the concept I've been working on with a purely black and white faceup and clothing. Today I started the "blushing" portion just to get used to the whole thing.

Here's the concepts just so we know what we're working with.



I'm kind of sad that his skin isn't quite as white as I wanted. Initially my plan was to get one of the Luts Anidelf models in Zuzu white, which would be the starkest white color resin I can get... But ultimately, I fell in love with Black Cat and the Dollzone bodies rather than the Luts Tiny20.

So here's the steps I'm taking to build him:

✖ Body Blush
✖ Faceup
✖ DIY Eye setup
✖ Fur Wig Styling
✖ Clothing Modification

And once I've gotten to know him better, I'll be developing his persona and name. He hasn't quite told me who he is yet.


Like I said, today was body blushing layer 1 and I went ahead and made his DIY eyes as well. I'm not sure I'm happy with them but honestly, I think I only got one chance to do these, so I'll need to buy another set if I need to redo it. Black Cat came with 14mm eyes but these have smaller irises - I actually like this better, and they fit better in his sockets. Shown here being tested in his face.



... i wonder if there's a way to get those blanks back out now. probably not.

Next is the first layer of blushing, which was done with watercolor pencil. It's not as even as I wanted, but this is my first time doing pencil on MSC. But I think this looks pretty cool.

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So next step is gonna be another layer of MSC and then maybe acrylic paint, then another layer of msc.

But first, faceup. I'm nervous as hell.

Incidentally, is the kneaded eraser taking the MSC off? I'm actually worried about that.

 

Just went ahead and did the first layer of faceup. I like it, at least for my first project, but I'm hoping it'll look cleaner when I do another layer. Tomorrow I'll put on another coat of MSC.



I did specifically color the rims of his eyes in this case. I think it'll look better and give him a better follow-me appearance.

 

I’d love to do eyes like this! But I’m not sure they have blanks this size for him, they’re 12-14 mm. I’ll do some research. I was trying to figure out what SmartDoll was doing with theirs.

 

74% humidity and chance of rain today No MSC layer yet. Aaaaagh.

maybe I’ll work on his hair. I have a fur wig and I need to learn to style it.

 

Faceup layer one complete. Gonna fuss with the wig now since I can't MSC him >:u

 

Also I just looked into this, yes, I'm definitely going to get the cabochons. I've noticed some are more flat and some are more round - should I be getting the super round ones? Where would you recvommend getting them?

 

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I’ll just grab those to be safe. I checked Etsy but the shipping made it more expensive.

 

Of course! I didn’t think I was the first person to try this. Eventually I’d like to create a Junji Ito doll like this.

 

Does it look like fur?? It’s not supposed to oh no.

 

No, not all hatching has to be cross hatching necessarily. I use straight and scratchy lines in my sketches for shading and blush... I just wanted to make him look like an ink drawing. If it looks like fur, I’m scared that other people will see it that way. Maybe I should just redo the whole thing...

 

Thank you, I just got sad last night and I’m fine now LOL. I’m happy with the progress so far.

And yes, I’d love to make one of the Crossroads Pretty Boy probably.

 

Update! Weather was good so I did his second faceup coat and another round of MSC.

And then I restrung him...

And it was extremely painful. Originally I replaced his strings because he was incredibly tight when I got him. Now I'm worried that he's even tighter than before. I'm not sure what to do now. I really struggled doing his legs on my own.

But for now... He's done, faceup and blush wise.



Ignore my background, I'm doing this in the downstairs den where all the LEGO and laundry is...

I have to keep reminding myself this is literally my first faceup ever. When I had my Luts boy, I shelled out extra for the faceup and all the bells and whistles, and I didn't want to do that again. Plus I can always redo him later. But I'm pretty happy with him for now.

And now, we try some of his clothes on. To go with the manga look, all his clothes are only allowed to be black and white LOL.
I have more from Pabadoll and Alice's coming this month, and those will show off more of his blush.

Next step is fixing this wig... he looks like a 2007 scene kid.




Great, now I have to learn to cut hair.

He still doesn't have a name, but I like these clothes.

Incidentally, even though he's a YOSD, his "character" isn't supposed to be a kid. I'm thinking of him more in his early 20's. (which is why I have no problem dressing him like that) I know that's weird with how he looks, but eh.

 

It’s fine, I’m just easily discouraged sometimes ;w;

thank you! I’m really happy with how cute he is so far.

 

when you don’t have a mannequin head that fits the wig...

 

well...

For a guy who doesn’t even know how to style his own hair, I guess it’s not bad for a first try.

 

For now he’s basically done. I’m gonna fix up his eyes but I think the cabochons I got are too small and flat. I’m also considering making his mouth a frown instead of a smile, but I’m not sure.

and then I need to fix more clothes for him