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.

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 (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

Don't

• Use oil based mediums
• Use nail polish
• Use real makeup for humans
• Dip or submerge the doll's head in the solution meant to remove faceups

List of mediums and their recommended brands

• Pastels - Rembrandt,
• Acrylic Paints - Liquitex,
• Sealants - Mr Super Clear,
• Airbrush paints - Badger,
• Watercolors (both pencils and paints) - PrismaColor,
• Varnish (gloss, matte, satin) - Liquitex,

List of tools

• Paint brushes - a decent range of good brushes to apply paints and pastels
• Pastel grater - you can use a little kitchen mesh sieve and do the same thing
• Q-tips - the regular kind or the kind used for makeup (with a pointy end and a round flat end)
• Airbrush kit -

List of Suppliers

• Micheal's Craft Store[1]
• Hobby Lobby[2]
• Mini World[3]