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Anyone else keep redoing faceups?

Jul 21, 2022

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    1. Yes, I do, when I somehow feel that the doll needs freshening up or if she needs a change of vibe. But it doesn't happen with all the faceups. Some I let stay, because I'd be too scarred to change the doll's vibe.
       
      #21 Blablette, Jul 25, 2022
    2. I'm still new to faceups, but I'm not new to being an artist. I feel like the style of doll I like is *slightly* easier to do than most other dolls (I prefer anime-style dolls). But I've had to redo my first and second doll heads once because I sprayed too much Mr. Super Clear on the first one, and the second one I put blush on and she looked like a clown. :...(

      But, I've found that Winsor & Newton's Brush Cleaner and Restorer is WONDERFUL for removing faceups quickly and safely. It works better than acetone and rubbing alcohol. Just make sure you test it in an inconspicuous spot first (like the head cap) to make sure it doesn't interact with the resin. And wash it off with soap and water afterwards.
       
      #22 Dolorre, Jul 25, 2022
    3. I think I have a bit of the opposite problem, or a problem halfway to it? I keep wanting to redo the faceup I've done on the head I have but I also don't want to wipe my work off quite yet LOL I'm eternally conflicted!!
       
      #23 sixtypagesketchbook, Jul 26, 2022
    4. Definitely. And I've also wiped a perfectly fine faceup, tried to remake it better, and actually made it worse and then regretted wiping. I had this phase last year where I went from painting all my dolls and some of my friends' dolls too, to not even being able to paint my own dolls because of having so negative thoughts about my skills. For a year, I sent all dolls to a professional faceup artist but still ended up editing the faceups because they weren't 100% how I would have done them, even if they were a good base to work on. Looking back now, I love the last faceups I did before my art block, and can only wonder why did I quit. I have begun painting again, and I hope I restore my previous skill level some day, but before that, it will definitely take some attempts again.
       
      #24 vauhtikatti, Jul 26, 2022
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    5. I think I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum here. Once I feel like I've gotten it 'right', I'm terrified to change it! I have a few that I was unhappy with that I did more than once but, generally? Once they look OK, I call it a day.
       
      #25 BlitheFool, Jul 28, 2022
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