DearMine Doll Dear Shine Line

Quick bit of an update here regarding tail issues. I had a response back from Dearmine regarding Catherine's tail. Just to add, if anyone has a similar problem as I did then Dearmine are more that willing to offer to sell replacement tails, which I didn't doubt Their customer service is usually wonderful, and just like most good makers or companies they are willing to help out with replacement parts when needed. =^-^=

At the moment, I'm still waiting to see how my fix attempt goes before I decide what to do next. It was also mentioned in the response I received that the metal rod joint option for the tail had already been looked at before but they'd had issues with it and they'd decided not to go that way, which is fair enough. They are considering making some changes to the Dearmine body, apparently, which could be interesting.

 

Interesting that they considered the rod alternative. I wonder why it didn't work out? Did they mention if the body changes are only going to be for the Shine body, or all DM bodies? That's a very interesting development, I do wonder if they are considering adding a torso joint?

Good luck with the tail restoration! If all else fails, at least you'll be able to purchase another one and Catherine won't be tailless for long!

 

Custom shoes made for Belle (Ophelia) by Kim Zeitner on Flickr:

 

Oh wow, sistercuervo, they are a gorgeous colour! I love the little roses there, too!

Thank you Anna I'm hoping they're considering the torso joint or too, whether lower waist / hip based, chest / under-bust or both. Even just something closer to the lovely Dear Lover body with its wonderful pose-ability based on that single lockable chest joint would be perfect. The Dear Shine girl body is otherwise an absolutely gorgeous shape so I hope they don't plan to alter the shape itself too much.
Only the DearShine body was mentioned to me as something they were considering looking at altering at the moment but it would be interesting to know if it was something they were considering for the other bodies too.

 

Here's Belle in her everyday librarian clothes with the red shoes
They work best with her flat feet, rather than the high heel ones.

 

Here's Belle again in the mostly finished gold gown:

 

Belle's blue dress

 

Oh wow, Belle's looking absolutely gorgeous there again, sistercuervo and great photo too . Did you make this dress set too? It's gorgeous

I should add a new one of Catherine here too - here she is:-



Catherine's collar & cuffs are by me, as is her wrap / shawl. The skirt is by King's Shop but was hand-dyed midnight blue by me (was originally dark slate grey)

I haven't taken any photos of Catherine's "Fixed" tail yet (as I find it's still easier to leave it off / unhooked for changing her) but will try to get some this week.

 

And another quick photo of Catherine with another of my cuff and collar sets



I still love the colour of this King's shop wig on her (and I'd had a lot of fun filling it with little plaits and hand-dyed lace - which you can't quite see a lot of here sadly)

 

Nice! I really like the darker colors with her skin, good contrast, plus very luscious. Is that top silk velvet? I really like the cuffs and collar! Really adds a touch of drama.
I commissioned the dress from Azurielle here on DoA, mostly because I cannot set grommets for the life of me. I need a tool that is easier than a hammer to use.

 

Sorry for the late replay, sistercuervo Thank you The wrap Catherine is wearing is double-sided and , yes, one side is a lovely chocolate brown silk velvet and the other a pale mint rayon & nylon net lace dress fabric They were remnants I have had sitting around for the better part of a decade and thought I would have a bit of fun with them ^^

Ah, tiny grommets are a problem for me too but a little bit easier since I learned to use a block of timber as opposed to my mini anvil on one side when I hammer them. It is otherwise far to easy to crush them, especially those tiny little 1/16 & 3/16 eyelets usually used for doll clothing and footwear

I have created a new comparison thread just for Dearmine Resin Matching. With first Dearmine's Dear Shine Diana J & F Rose heads and now the upcoming new Dear Shine Vincent head on the way, I thought it was about time we got started on one. It'd also be useful for those who have been looking to create Dear Pet, Dear Classic & Dear Lover Hybrids too.
See:- http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?628290-Dearmine-Resin-Matching-Thread

I have started it off by comparing Dearmine's Fine Normal with SQ-Lab's Real Skin, finally taking the time to photograph my SQ-Lab SG hands on Catherine's body. I love the SG hands, so beautiful and delicate, and so much fun to play with!

 

I see that pictures of the new Dear Shine boy, Vincent, have been posted up overnight. Sadly, I'd have to say he's not what I was expecting. However,the new limited Diana release for Summer is very beautiful, gorgeous work on her limited face-up by Dearmine.

 

JenKat Same feelings over here too! Well kinda glad, becouse I don't have money spend to dolls. Plus I really should get that body for Diana head...

 

She is so pretty!
http://www.dearminedoll.com/diana-2014-summer.html
I love her ears. If I got her, I think I would order the white, though, as the NS looks a bit peculiar to me.

 

chibi-kagu, best wishes saving for your Diana body

sistercuervo, she'd look lovely in the white. I don't find how my Diana looks in the limited Fine Normal NS resin but her face-up gave her more of that right blend of human and feline characters for this to work. The gorgeous new summer girl's face-up with that wonderful nose paining has a much more feline look to it. I'd love to see how she looks in pure white!

 

I don't suppose anyone could recommend a body that I could use for my potential Vincent? I want to get him in pure white, but finding a body is proving to be quite difficult.

 

The new Diana and Vincent are so nice! Super torn about bringing them home. :3

 

I'm making my Ophelia, Belle, a Roaring '20's style costume. Here's a shot of her.

and full-length

 

Is anyone thinking of getting Vivien? She is my favorite cat sculpt yet! I just wish she wasn't limited...

 

I'm getting Vivien!! The waaaait is haaaaard

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