Dragon's Shell Doll Minis

@davri - I want to see pictures, too! I'm waiting to see how the wigs look before I order some.

@skyealloway - The only time I don't use eyelashes is when the doll's eyes are so small I can't get them in. I had an awful time positioning these. To make matters worse, I accidentally used the permanent glue that I bought for wigs instead of my Aleene's Tacky Glue. These eyelashes aren't going anywhere! Ever.

 

I’ll get pics this weekend, and since I only trimmed one wig, I’ll do a compare/contrast on how it looked out of the package.

 

Double post because my dinner didn't take as long as I thought, and I got pics today, with decent light. Here's the thread, and here's a general pic:

 

@davri - Nikolai looks good. Getting that wig to fit properly looks like a lot of work. Instead of the velcro strips, have you considered a silicone wig cap? That might help the wig to stay down all over, not just where you have the strips. I don't know if a cap will help the sideburns because the caps don't come down that far. You still might have to roll the front edges. Worth a try, though.

 

I rolled the edges and it looks pretty good, since I had glue to use. Still might put a thin wire around the face and down the sideburns, but I don't have any atm.

 

I've been known to pull the wire out of wired ribbon to use when I want some that's extra thin and flexible. The wire from wide Christmas ribbon works great.

 

Yeah the sideburns/temple area were where I had the most problems with that wig too >__< In the end I ordered him another wig though it hasn't arrived yet. Should ship soon, I think.

In the mean time, though, Connor did get some new clothes at least!

The jacket will actually go to Gavin once he arrives (the artist started working on his faceup the other day!), but Connor has commandeered it in the meantime X'D
(please excuse the bad lighting, it's like.. midnight here lol)

 

@Hakari-chan - Connor looks great in his new clothes, but good luck getting him to give the jacket to Gavin. In my experience, once a doll tries on--and likes--a piece of clothing, it's his!

 

lol you're not wrong about that! X'D Guess I'll just have to buy him his own, sigh.

 

Aaaah, my Pitbull's faceup is finally done!

He turned out so gooood, can't wait for him to come home!!

 

@Hakari-chan More Pitbulls! He looks fantastic. Congrats!

I finished my Pitbull the other day too. Not sure if I am convinced of his painted hair, but we shall see how he evolves.
Tough Guy by Tineke, on Flickr

 

@skyealloway yaaas! now I just need he and Connor's wigs to finally ship 8'D I should check in with the maker, they're technically past due now.

@redmaiko ooh, I love him! I think the hair came out great! That is one nice thing about the way his head attaches, you can actually pull off the shaved look without a super obvious seam smack in the middle of his noggin.

 

Two fabulous Pitbulls, @Hakari-chan and @redmaiko! They're so different it's hard to believe they're the same sculpt. One's got stubble, dark circles under his eyes, and visible veins, not to mention that scar--this guy has seen some action! The other looks a good deal younger, fresh-faced and ready to take on the world. The painted hair really works and is far enough off his forehead to allow him to wear wigs whenever you want. Both of these guys make me want a Pitbull. Can't wait to see them completely put together.

 

@Hakari-chan @skyealloway @vermont chick Thanks all! I so love seeing how different the same sculpt comes out looking!

 

omg my pitbull FINALLY escaped Russian customs and is now with US customs *wheezes* He was stuck there for three weeks, I was starting to get worried 8'D Hopefully US customs will have mercy for once and not hold onto him too long *sighs*

 

Once things hit US shores I've found they usually get home pretty quick.

 

When it comes to Russia, I've generally found the opposite to be true, just in my experience. Him being stuck so long in Russian customs was new, normally it'll get through there in like a week and then sit in US customs for another two X'D We'll see, I guess!