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River

Maker:
Doll Chateau
Head Sculpt:
Hugh
Skintone:
White Skin
Body:
K-body 02
Sex:
Male
  • Face-up artist(s):
    Quetz, modified by me (redid eyebrows, fixed chipping lower lashes, applied eyeliner and eyeshadow, fixed chipping lips)
    Date of acquisition:
    March 2016
    Provenance:
    Received as a gift from Quetz, who bought the doll from july31.
    [UPDATE JULY 2023]

    It's been a minute. Unfortunately it was showing on River's face. River's old face up was deteriorating badly and began to chip at the lips. I had done a number of face up repairs to Quetz's original face up, so this wasn't a big deal-- I could either fix the lips or wipe River clean and give them a new face. Fortunately they took their new lips well, and after refreshing the face up with a few more touches and new varnish, they're back and at it. I have also blushed their feet using Liquitex matte varnish-- I would not recommend it for a face up, however it's done quite well for River's hands. I have also blushed their neck to match using this varnish. Again, no good for faces, but good for body blushing in small spots, particularly in high traffic and high stress areas as it won't chip or wear so easily. A major drawback is that it applies a lot of texture that can be visible versus using MSC.

    Honestly, I like it, and I like River.

    Also gave River some new peepers. I had a bunch of spare acrylic eyes laying around, and these fit better than the urethanes. In they go. Blue eyes begone, yellow eyes...be here?

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    [Below is the old profile from 2018.]

    The gift of gifts, River (previously named Niall) is a treasure in my collection. They've gone through many 'looks' as I like for my dolls to have All The Clothes.

    River's a lot of my firsts: my first doll, my first adventures in dressing dolls, the first to get their own jewelry and stuff like that. I bought my first pair of eyes for them and I also made my first wig using them! I learned the magic of customizing doll shoes because of them, how to tailor and mod clothes to fit, and what happens when the doll takes off with a character of their own...I could go on and on!

    I do feel like River's largely 'finished'. River has their outfits, their perfect wig and eyes, and a gorgeous face! I just need to figure out how to take photos that don't suck! :D
  • Eyes:
    14mm yellow acrylics off of Amazon
    Wig:
    Me. Brown yarn brushed and straightened, hard cap.
    Favourite colours:
    Deep blues, golds, and dark earthy browns.
    Fashion style(s):
    Fantasy-ish.
    Key fashion accessory:
    Those scuzzy little sandals!
    They change their outfits often. So many clothes...send help. My wallet is crying.
  • Name story:
    Originally Niall, now River. Maybe both? River Niall Somethingorother.
    Character age:
    Young adult.
    Character gender:
    Nonbinary. They/them.
    Offsite roleplay:
    This doll's character is available for offsite roleplay.
    River is a quiet type, preferring the company of running water and river-worn rocks over people.

    This one is a witch's apprentice and spends much of their time studying and practicing their craft. It's hard work and they've failed more than they've succeeded, but River is determined to become a powerful sorcerer in their own right. They feel a sense of rivalry with their fellow student, Wren, but River tries their best to not let the rivalry stand in the way of their progress.

    Of course, there's a fine line between trying and doing...
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    [Pre-yellow eyes era River below. RIP blue eyes era, you did your best.]

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    Ok, but those blues tho...

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