Essential BJD kit

Beyond the basics of wig, eyes and an outfit/shoes. My list off the top of my head would be
-Magic Eraser
-Face protector
-Extra strings
-Ribbon (Restringing - i find something like a thin but strong string or ribbon is good for narrow bits where metal gets stuck)

Those are just the very basics I would like to have. I have no actual stringing tools at this point myself. I don't do my own face-ups either, I lack any artistic talent or vision really.

 

The same day I order my doll, I'm ordering his wig, his first outfit-consisting of his shirt, leans, and a Jacket, and his eyes. I'm also planning on going out and getting some ribbon and, ideally, a pair of hemostats for restringing him because the first thing I'm gonna want to do is take him apart. I'm also gonna get some Magic Erasers for cleaning him.

I've pretty much got the supplies I'll need planned out and written down, but I won't need all of it right off seeing as how most of it is faceup supplies, and I'm gonna wait till I get a cheap head to practice on.

 

so far my list is:

• pastels
• paints
• gloss
• paint brushes
• magic eraser
• non acetone varnish remover
• MSC
• doll carrier
• at least one wig, eyes and clothes/shoes for arrival
• ribbon for restringing

 

Well isn't this a nice thread for people who are getting their first doll ^^ These are just some things I think you would need. Even though even I don't have some of these things.

Must Haves :

• Eyes
• Wig
• Clothes
• Shoes
• Eye Putty
• Extra Elastic
• Magic Eraser
• Face Mask
• Some sort of restringing tool (I use a crocheting needle)
• Safe place to put them (Box, cabinet, stand, ect)
• Carrying Case

If You're Going in Depth:

• Furnishings (Chair, Bed, Table, Couch, ect)
• Props (Food, Umbrellas, Jewlery)

And if you're doing face-ups I dunno what you really need for that ^^; Hope this helps.

 

The last time someone posted on this was some time ago. There have been a lot of new people who have come in since then, so maybe this should be brought up again. There may be new things, ideas now, to be suggested,or maybe not, but a list is always a good place to start. It is a great idea to have a little box of travel and at-home supplies/tools handy.

 

This list is going to vary depending on what you do in the hobby, for example if you buy default faceups or always commission them, you don't need faceup supplies. But here's my list:

Basics every doll owner should have:
-Doll (haha)
-wig
-eyes
-eye putty
-at least one outfit with shoes
-magic erasers
-extra string
-wire or ribbon for restringing
-needlenose pliers
-extra s-hooks
-place for the doll out of direct sunlight or extreme heat

If you want to do faceups:
-mask
-tiny paint brushes
-chalk pastels
-watercolor pencils/paint
-art eraser
-glue
-eyelashes
-MSC or ZM sealant
-gloss (Vallejo or Tamiya)
-acrylics (if you like them)
-clean workspace
-91% rubbing alcohol