1. It has come to the attention of forum staff that Dollshe Craft has ceased communications with dealers and customers, has failed to provide promised refunds for the excessive waits, and now has wait times surpassing 5 years in some cases. Forum staff are also concerned as there are claims being put forth that Dollshe plans to close down their doll making company. Due to the instability of the company, the lack of communication, the lack of promised refunds, and the wait times now surpassing 5 years, we strongly urge members to research the current state of this company very carefully and thoroughly before deciding to place an order. For more information please see the Dollshe waiting room. Do not assume this cannot happen to you or that your order will be different.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. Dollshe Craft and all dolls created by Dollshe, including any dolls created under his new or future companies, including Club Coco BJD are now banned from Den of Angels. Dollshe and the sculptor may not advertise his products on this forum. Sales may not be discussed, no news threads may be posted regarding new releases. This ban does not impact any dolls by Dollshe ordered by November 8, 2023. Any dolls ordered after November 8, 2023, regardless of the date the sculpt was released, are banned from this forum as are any dolls released under his new or future companies including but not limited to Club Coco BJD. This ban does not apply to other company dolls cast by Dollshe as part of a casting agreement between him and the actual sculpt or company and those dolls may still be discussed on the forum. Please come to Ask the Moderators if you have any questions.
    Dismiss Notice
Severe ongoing issues and concerns with Dollshe Dollshe Ban

How do people handle their dolls, gloves or no gloves?

Jul 18, 2007

?

Do you use protection when playing?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Sometimes

Multiple votes are allowed.
Results are only viewable after voting.
Page 10 of 19
    1. In the end, they're just dolls. Beautiful, expensive dolls, but created for entertainment.
      Playing with your doll isn't fun if you spend every moment worrying about them, wearing gloves every time you touch your doll is just ridiculous.
       
      #181 Kahsai, Apr 27, 2008
    2. Well i don't think protection is needed, the only thing I have caught from my dolls is the desire bug to buy more. I would say boxing gloves may be good when dealing with S hooks,given my recent experience.;)
       
      #182 redastor, Apr 27, 2008
    3. I don't wear gloves but I always make sure I'm clean before I even think of touching them. I won't touch them when I've gotten home from work until after I've showered. I work in a big dirty factory.
       
      #183 demon-chan, May 18, 2008
    4. I don't and never would but I have heard of some people doing that. My dolls are my enjoyment and I love to play with them. If I had to think of gloves everytime I pick one up I would loose the enjoyment of them.
       
      #184 debbie, May 18, 2008
    5. nope no gloves, just clean hands. :)
       
      #185 SakuraLee, May 18, 2008
    6. i think it would depend on how much of a perfectionist you were. if i had had my way, i would have used plastic gloves to handle all my photographs at college.

      i lol'd out loud too.
       
      #186 prettyhatemachine, May 18, 2008
    7. no gloves for me, sounds like such a hassle for something so durable hahaha. i just make sure my hands aren't filthy or painty.
       
      #187 applecanny, May 18, 2008
    8. ive never thought about that. but really, i dont think itd be that necessary. its still a doll that we should be able to touch without it breaking down O_o
       
      #188 hotaruglow, May 18, 2008
    9. I use gloves when I pose him for pictures or dress hp and change new pairs of eyes. When I'm holding him I don't bother with gloves but make sure my hands are clean and not to touch the face up.
       
      #189 Greenmeito, Jul 29, 2008
    10. I don't think I'll use "protection" when I play with my doll.
      If I wash my hands before I mess with them, or if they're pretty clean at least, I think I'm good to go. =)
       
      #190 no_specific_order, Jul 30, 2008
    11. I just handle them normally (with bare hands) ^^ Though if my hands are even a pinch messy I'll clean them thoroughly?
       
      #191 TrickMeMoon, Jul 30, 2008
    12. I wash my hands before I mess with Vincent if they feel clammy or dirty, but otherwise, I use bare hands. I work in a photolab, and I hate the smell of the photo chemicals, so I wash my hands constantly anyway.
       
      #192 sister-of-charity, Jul 30, 2008
    13. No, but I do make sure to wash my hands really good.
       
      #193 Izanami, Jul 30, 2008
    14. No, I see no reason for wearing gloves. I don't touch a doll while eating a slice of bread and butter :) I wash my hands about 1000 times each day - that's a tic and so there is no chance that I could stain my dolls.
       
      #194 Chastity, Jul 30, 2008
    15. lol... i sometimes hold a light cloth instead of directly holding them :sweat only when I am feeling most neurotic, I guess. :D
       
      #195 yumenoir, Jul 30, 2008
    16. I make sure I wash my hands and that they're clean before handling my dolls. If they're wearing clothes, I'll handle them with no gloves, but if they're completely naked, I'll handle them with gloves. I guess it's out of habit and I worry that my palms might get sweaty even after I've washed my hands.
       
      #196 deadly_claris, Jul 30, 2008
    17. I just make sure my hands are clean and not greasy from food etc...

      Looks like most of us do this too :)

      I think that wearing gloves takes away the fun of playing with the doll- they feel so nice to touch and hold and the gloves thing makes them seem too much of an object rather that something we interact with- of that makes sense!
       
      #197 littlepinkfaery, Jul 30, 2008
    18. the only time i want to be wearing gloves in when im working with EMS (ambulance) and they can stay there! as for playing with my boy, i wash my hands alot as it is and make shure they are cleaned before touching mogi. although im terrified to go near his faceup i usualy fix his hair by blowing on it XD
       
      #198 Reizei-Chan, Jul 30, 2008
    19. I see that most of people don't wear gloves when handling their dolls. I've never thought about it: my question is, is there people who handle their dolls with gloves? I suppose this is for not spoiling the resin.
      I think that touching your doll with your own hands is a sign of affection and love to your doll. In my opinion, handling them with gloves is too cold. If you want to have your doll in perfect conditions the best you can do is cleaning it everyday and caring it carefully
       
      #199 Takeru, Jul 30, 2008
    20. Having to put on gloves every time I pick up my boy would make me feel like he's something that probably shouldn't be played with. If I can't touch it with my bare hands then why would I be handling it in the first place? I really don't worry about damaging my doll that way because a magic eraser can get rid of just about anything. Plus if I was handling him with gloves I'd have a hard time not dropping him because smooth resin + soft cotton gloves = no friction. :/
       
      #200 EbonyFeather, Jul 30, 2008
Page 10 of 19