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It has come to the attention of forum staff that Dollshe Craft has ceased communications with dealers and customers, has failed to provide promised refunds for the excessive waits, and now has wait times surpassing 5 years in some cases. Forum staff are also concerned as there are claims being put forth that Dollshe plans to close down their doll making company. Due to the instability of the company, the lack of communication, the lack of promised refunds, and the wait times now surpassing 5 years, we strongly urge members to research the current state of this company very carefully and thoroughly before deciding to place an order. For more information please see the Dollshe waiting room. Do not assume this cannot happen to you or that your order will be different.Dismiss Notice
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Dollshe Craft and all dolls created by Dollshe, including any dolls created under his new or future companies, including Club Coco BJD are now banned from Den of Angels. Dollshe and the sculptor may not advertise his products on this forum. Sales may not be discussed, no news threads may be posted regarding new releases. This ban does not impact any dolls by Dollshe ordered by November 8, 2023. Any dolls ordered after November 8, 2023, regardless of the date the sculpt was released, are banned from this forum as are any dolls released under his new or future companies including but not limited to Club Coco BJD. This ban does not apply to other company dolls cast by Dollshe as part of a casting agreement between him and the actual sculpt or company and those dolls may still be discussed on the forum. Please come to Ask the Moderators if you have any questions.Dismiss Notice
Face-up
Face-Up - The application of varied mediums to a doll's facial surface area(s), in part or in whole, to create varied aesthetic effects. To enhance facial features; To create a different appearance from the original face. Also been known to be referred as "make-up or makeup" by some or spelled as "faceup" without the dash. Sometimes the words are separated, but are usually spelt together depending on the person.
Faceups are what gives the doll it's main looks and personality. Even with the same sculpt, a faceup can dramatically change the look and mood of the doll. Some faceups are natural looking while others are more dramatic. Most companies offer faceups as an option, usually a default look or, in some cases, a customized look is offered, as well. Prices will vary from each company and individual artists, including whether the custom version would cost more than the default. Many mediums are used to create a faceup which includes (but not limited to) pastels, acrylic paints, sealants, varnish, etc. Generally the more pricier brands of art mediums produce the best results, as they are higher pigmented and create smoother, well blended colors. Much of the same mediums used for faceups are also used for body blushing. Many doll owners also choose to do their own faceups. One thing that is commonly mentioned is that mediums that have an oil base are not to be used, as it stains the resin. Mediums that are water soluble or water based are highly recommended. Below are lists of suggestions to help along and are subject for additions and adjustments.
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Faceup Do's & Don'ts
Do
- Use water based or water soluble mediums
- Use a proper sealant
- Keep your hands as clean as possible throughout the process or wear gloves (smudges can be really problematic)
- Use proper safety gears and procedures when handling materials that gives off a fume or dust
- Use proper or recommended solutions for faceup removal
- Keep tools properly clean (and in some cases, keep them clean while doing the faceup)
- Practice, practice :D
Don't
- Use oil based mediums
- Use nail polish
- Use real makeup made for humans
- Dip or submerge the doll's head in the solution meant to remove faceups (especially for long periods of time)
List of mediums and their recommended brands
- Pastels - Rembrandt,
- Acrylic Paints - Liquitex,
- Sealants - Mr Super Clear Matte (UV preferred), Testors Dull Coat,
- Airbrush paints - Badger,
- Watercolors (blocks, pencils and paints) - PrismaColor,
- Varnish (gloss, matte, satin) - Liquitex,
- Eyelashes - (can be the kind for dolls or humans, may require cutting them down)
- Glue (for eyelashes) - Elmer's Glue, Super Glue,
List of tools w/suggestions
- Paint brushes - a decent range/variety of good brushes to apply paints and pastels, sables for the big fluffy brushes, nylon for medium sizes, and natural for smaller sizes (or whichever that works for you)
- Pastel grater - To grate the pastel sticks into powder, or you can use a little kitchen mesh sieve used for only this purpose and do the same thing. Some would just scribble on papers, but this can actually be somewhat wasteful.
- Q-tips - the regular kind or the kind used for makeup (with a pointy end and a round flat end). The later is great for detailing or removing faceups in small crevasses.
- Airbrush kit - any basic kits will do as long as you know how to work them.
- Any containers to hold water to rinse the brushes.
- Any preferred surfaces to hold paints, although small paint trays are suggested.
- Brush cleaner detergent - many brands have this type of cleanser made to clean brushes specifically. Soap and water can be used, but does not keep the brushes conditioned or properly break down dried paints without some damage to the bristles.