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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
Customizing
Customizing is the act of personalizing your doll.
One of the most unique aspects of Asian ball-jointed dolls is the ability to customize almost every part of them.
Simple customization might involve changing the dolls eyes, wig, or clothing. Many doll owners will create a hybrid using different parts from different doll companies. This can be as simple as using a different body for a head or as complex as using different specific parts, like hands and feet. In some cases, a bit of modding and/or blushing is required to to make the parts fit and match correctly or closely.
Many owners choose to change their dolls' faceup, either by repainting the face themselves or sending the doll to a customizer. More advanced customization might include reversible improvements to the body such as restringing, esthetizing (removing the doll's seams), coating, blushing, sueding, or wiring.
Some owners choose to permanently change their dolls by making modifications to the face or body ("modding"). These changes might be purely visual, or they might alter the poseability or structure of the doll.
A small number of doll owners sculpt original heads or optional parts for their dolls.
