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Creative way to wait for new doll?

Mar 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM

    1. It is always a gooooood sign when I stumble upon a music piece and it becomes a theme song for a new doll, or when I already know the perfect name. It is my tendency to struggle with building connection when I lack these intuitive bond with doll (and I end up selling).

      This time I ordered Leo from SartoriaJ and I already named him Lancelot, and there is a modern piano composition that I believe really suits his persona.

      I imagine he will be on his way sometime in May or June. What shall I do while I wait for him?? Shall I write about him? Make sketches for future outfits and photoshoots?

      How do you spend your time while you wait for your dream doll???
       
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    2. Oh boy…
      I waited… I think two months short (?) of a calendar year for my first doll that I preordered. And by the end I was getting really antsy…

      so I built a table.

      Just a whole table.
      Spalted bigleaf maple.
      It’s still the doll table to this day.
       
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    3. While waiting for a new doll I usually do some research, like a reference photo for the faceup, fashion style, haircut, etc. I also write the new character's backstory and collect photos for aesthetics moodboard. Sometimes I make jewellery or some props.
       
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    4. I like to make Pinterest boards for my dolls. Sometimes they're specific references for hairstyle/faceup/clothes, but more often it's more of a mood board to help me explore or develop their overall vibe.
       
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