DreamHigh Studio Discussion Thread - Part 2

Getting a little decorating help from my tiny elves...

 

Thanks! That was incredibly helpful. After a little bit of research, knowing the foot measurement, it appears that she’d fit into most Yosd sized shoes and boots. ❤︎

 

The eyes look great! I know this post is well over a year old, but do you remember where you found them and what size? My little guy still has the default eyes. I'd gotten a green pair at the recommended size, but they were too big... and no white showed at all. Sigh.

 

@SkoozerBaru , I believe I got the eyes in 4mm from this Etsy shop. There appear to be only three colors available right now. The initial photo says 5mm, but if you go to order them, the drop-down option shows you can get them in 4mm.
View ojos by OJOMANIA on Etsy

 

THANK YOU!!! I'm not sure how to add pictures yet, or I'd post one for you of my little guy.

 

@SkoozerBaru , I'd love to see him.

 

I found a really good eye artist on Instagram. @dollines_com
She makes eyes as small as 3mm and I’m always impressed with her sparkle collection. My Hana Ichi has 10mm blue eyes from her, but I may size down eventually.

 

Clarke got her teddy bear today!

 

Daisy arrived yesterday, with the magnetic hands, although I requested regular stringing. They not only don't stay on, they don't even go on -- they don't fit her wrists. I'm so disappointed, and not sure if I have any recourse.

 

That's.... really disappointing. Do contact DreamHigh Studio about it. I've heard they've been good in the past about addressing problems.

I've found my elves to be really well made so far, but I haven't been able to get all of them (so many!) so perhaps I got lucky? I got the magnetic hands for Alfredo, and they were completely fine. They had magnets and a little resin tab on the hand, and a corresponding gap in the arm hole to lock them in place. Without that they could fall out with some handling, but no complaints for Alfredo really. I would have thought it would be similar for Daisy, so could believe that they might fall out easily with weaker magnets or less 'tab' structure. But if they're not even fitting in that sounds like a mechanical problem of the doll :/

Do you have any pictures? I'd be curious to see them. I love DreamHigh Studio dolls, but there have been some minor issues over the past couple of years (new elf bodies having thin resin, problems with missing parts, production times getting longer but probably covid related, etc). The artist usually addresses problems and fixes them, for example he made a form for customers to fill in to get their missing parts, sent out new bodies, etc. I would contact them about your issues. They're very active on facebook.

 

Thank you for the advice. I'll try to get decent pictures today, although I struggle with posting them here. And I'll try contacting via facebook.

 

I have the same issues with my Daisy. Her hands are always falling off. Just touch her, and they are on the floor. I wish it was possible to buy some regular hands to replace them. So I'm just going to choose my favourite of all her hands and just glue them permanently in place.

 

Ah, that sounds like an immediate solution to my problem. (I think I'll dress her first.) What kind of glue do you recommend?

 

I'm just going to use standard white glue. Hopefully it will hold, and at least it's removable.

I had the same issue with Archibald's feet falling off. I needed for him to wear tights under his tunic, and his feet kept coming off when I tried putting his tights on, and his feet ended up swinging loose in the bottom of the tights, so I glued them in place with white glue, and they've stayed on.

Magnetic doll parts may sound like a great idea, but I find in practice that they are a total pain. I have the same issue with my Whispering Grass character's tails. If the dolls only stand on display it's not such a big deal, but if they are actually going to be used in photo stories, the tiny magnets just don't hold.

It's one thing if their hands fall off inside the house, but out on location I'd never find them again....

 

Same here. I can only ask St. Anthony for help so many times...

She is wonderful, and I'm so glad I got clothes for her! Here's a link, 'cause I haven't figured out how to post from my phone yet.

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Decorating the tree....

 

@MB Lilac Great picture! The elves are lucky to have some dragons to help!

 

So many great pics, especially your intricate scenes, @MB Lilac !

I really owe my poor Gino some attention. I just can't seem to settle on a look for him. Mechanic? Veterinarian? Warrior? Musician? I don't know.

 

Thanks. Maybe all four? Start with a simple outfit (for musician), add an apron (for vet or mechanic), then some 'warrior' stuff for when he gets called to duty.

 

That is a very good idea! Thank you!