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How much sun is too much sun?

Jul 10, 2022

    1. Hey! I finally received my dream valley bethel a month ago and I absolutely love him, but since he is my first doll in white resin I am worried about yellowing. I know eventually they all yellow, but I don't want to speed up that process! Currently my room has a big window that I try to keep closed when I'm not inside but sometimes it cant be helped. I have him displayed on my shelf out of direct sunlight but I'm not sure if he's out of the sun enough.
      This photo is when the sun is hitting my room the most, is it too much sunlight for him? Should I try to find a different location for him to sit?
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      #1 kitsoodles, Jul 10, 2022
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    2. So, with him yellowing, each company's dolls yellow at a different rate; so it's hard to say if him getting "X"-amount of sunlight is going to cause him to yellow more or less than another white resin doll. Even with dolls in the same company, different resin batches can react differently (and that's where the extent of my chemical reaction resin knowledge ends).

      However, I can tell you that I have three large windows in my bedroom where my dolls are, and they are covered by blinds (so the room stays pretty dark). I have not noticed a difference in yellowing rates from when they were sitting in my dark closet; even though I'm *sure* there must be some regardless of how miniscule they may be.

      I think that the main thing is for him not to "just sit" without being touched for a long time period because that IS where you will start to notice that the resin on his arm (for example) facing the window, is more yellow than on his covered hips. Also, since you mentioned that you are unable to always have him in a dark and shaded spot, you may want to keep a small light weight blanket that you can throw over his entire body; wings and all to keep him from having full sun exposure for a long time.

      If you do want to keep him completely safe, then you may want to try to pack him into an empty drawer with some padding before you leave, and only pull him out when you'll be right there to play with him.

      Sorry, not a bunch of help there :sweat. But I do use a lot of cheese cloth type towels that I drape over my dolls when I'm not actively playing with them, it protects them from direct sun and dust from settling on them.
       
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    3. Seconding the UV film suggestion; I use it too and I like the increased peace of mind it gives. :3nodding:
       
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    4. This is super helpful, I never even thought about the angle having an effect! I’ll definitely be moving him around more frequently, so if he does yellow eventually it won’t be uneven at the very least!
       
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    5. I hadn't heard of the UV film...interesting...does it affect looking out the window? Sometimes I use my windows as backdrops for photos and my cats like to look out it too.

      As for how I keep my dolls - I have my blinds down and blackout curtains. I very rarely open my curtains and blinds but when I do, I just...don't worry about it because they are far back from the window. I can't really throw a blanket or towel over them - too high and too many - but I am contemplating that film now...
       
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    6. Uv film on the windows are a good solution. It does not keep all the uv light out, but it does shut out most of it. Closing the curtains when not in the room is also good.
      The best you can do is actually play with and enjoy your dolls. Resin will yellow and break down all on its own with time even if you keep your dolls in boxes in a dark closet. It is a natural chemical reaction. So, just have fun with your dolls.
       
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    7. Off topic - damn that's a beautiful doll. I've eyed him once or twice and he's on a list of ones to keep an eye on to see how I feel in the future, but this just bumped him up a little higher.
       
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    8. He’s so pretty I’m so happy I picked him up, his wings are so much bigger than I realized and it’s like a gorgeous bonus! I love the pastels of his original paint but I’ve seen some people go goth with him too and that’s just beautiful as well
       
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    9. Some are tinted, and some are mirrored on one side (if looking in from outside, for example, it's reflective). My little dog likes to look out the window too, and from inside there is barely any effect when looking out.
       
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    10. @RinSetsua Oooh good to know! I am at the very top of the house so it's really the tree tops/upper part of trees they're looking at but I don't want them to scratch at the window in confusion.
       
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    11. thirding the UV window film suggestion! you can also get them frosted (like frosted glass) if you prefer privacy, I use those myself :)
       
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    12. I've had UV film on my windows for about 4 years now. I have posters, books, and figures close to the windows and no curtains.
      In all this time I've seen no fading or deterioration at all.
      I only recently received my dolls so I can't speak to how well it would do with resin, but I would definitely trust it.
       
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    13. The easiest solution is to just cover the doll with a thick cloth when you’re not looking at him! Just an added precaution to be extra careful. Then again I’m someone who would like to wear cotton gloves every time I touch the dolls which may be too much for some people but they are expensive piece of art after all?
       
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    14. I've kept my only white skinned doll basically in a dark closet for the whole 13 years I've had him but he still managed to turn yellow. I can't imagine what color he'd be if I'd let him have any sun!!
       
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    15. The most extreme instance of yellowing I remember was six months from "regular" to butter colored. This was part of an experiment a pair of siblings did using resin scraps leftover from subtractive mods. These were resin pieces left outdoors for months, so I doubt something like that would happen to a doll someone keeps inside away from the weather.
       
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    16. Well, I don't so much tan as I do burn; so I keep it pretty dark in my place. Even still, my older dolls have a bit of yellowing, but it's even and consistant. I guess that's really the best case scenario really. As I understand it though, it's not just UV light but also oxidation that causes it... so maybe vacuum-seal them and stick them in a lead-lined safe? j/k
       
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    17. I just learned a lot from this thread. I don't have a resin doll, but if I ever got one I will have to make sure to remember this.