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Iplehouse CREAA Doll

Apr 10, 2018

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    1. Metal leafing on a face-up never would have occurred to me. It sounds intriguing. I suppose it would be possible to build up an eyebrow shape on the resin with glue (I'd say Apoxy but I doubt that would come off if you changed your mind later) and then applying the leaf over it. I'm tempted to try it, probably on a gift faceplate that I wouldn't otherwise use, in case I make a mess. Thanks for the inspiration!
       
      #341 vermont chick, Mar 14, 2019
    2. I adhere the leaf in place, I used Mod Podge. It's water soluble so if you want/need to remove it, it's not super difficult. I would recommend soaking the piece in warm water for about 30 minutes before attempting removal and be prepared to use a good amount of elbow grease. Additionally, once the pieces were fully dried, I applied 2 thin coats of Mod Podge over the leaf to seal it. Then waited 6 weeks before stringing as that's how long it takes to fully cure.

      I would also suggest using the loose leaf as opposed to the stuff that's stuck to paper that you rub gently into place. The paper bound stuff is a pain when working with curved resin parts and getting full coverage is tough and an exercise in patience and frustration. In addition to metal leafing Mkhai, I also leafed an event arm for one of my other dolls and initially used the paper bound stuff, which is how I know it's a total pain.
       
      #342 Iron_Dog, Mar 14, 2019
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    3. Finally decided what I wanted. Ordered Leah Fairy in GSR with her outfit + Chloe's outfit and butterfly blue shoes.
      I also got the little black/white dress and black butterfly shoes. No faceup. I liked the one on the pale skin, but didn't think it would tranlate well to tan. I like painting little faces and want her to have dark eyebrows, etc. 3 part layaway so it will be a while.
      She will hang out with my Batchix elves and Creature Doll Karin. :daisy
       
      #343 petiteballerine, Mar 15, 2019
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    4. @Iron_Dog - I know you meant to help, but you've convinced me it's more work than I want to tackle. Guess I'll just leaf it alone. :lol:

      Can't wait to see your Leah, @petiteballerine. She should look stunning. I didn't know we could add an outfit from a different CREAA to go with a CREAA order. That's pretty cool! Of course, what would be cooler is if they would add more clothing to the line.

      I'm debating whether to order the little Fennec fox as a pet/familiar for my fairies. I love the big ears.
       
      #344 vermont chick, Mar 15, 2019
    5. @vermont chick - it's very confusing. they list some outfits with some dolls but not with others. Leah can have the witch, Chloe dress, fairy outfit. I asked for the butterfly shoes and they added them. you can order the chloe head as an extra with Leah.
      I like Leah's cute little face and hope I can glam it up just a bit. since she's such an odd size, I went crazy for outfits.

      the fox is adorable. hard to resist until I added up my cart! ;)
       
      #345 petiteballerine, Mar 15, 2019
    6. I got my Leah with her fairy fullset. I love it on her. I didn't buy any extra outfits--not that they had much at the time she was released--because the clothes I have left from when I collected Ellowyne Wilde dolls fit her. Everything is a bit short, but the waistlines all fit.

      Do I take it you resisted the fox? I'm still debating. If I buy one I'll wipe out my PayPal balance, which would otherwise pay the first installment on a doll I'd love to order elsewhere. Not that I need another doll.
       
      #346 vermont chick, Mar 15, 2019
    7. I passed on the fox. he looks very small - like my dollie piggy bank. maybe another time. I'd love a pet for the little crew.
       
      #347 petiteballerine, Mar 15, 2019
    8. @vermont chick we never need more dolls. We're just horribly addicted to resin in the form of dolls.
       
      #348 Iron_Dog, Mar 16, 2019
    9. Oh, I definitely don't need more dolls. And how's this for addicted? Thanks to a number of sales I am currently awaiting more dolls than some people have in their entire collections. And to think I was selling dolls in order to downsize my collection. All I seem to be downsizing is their size.
       
      #349 vermont chick, Mar 16, 2019
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    10. @vermont chick well, you know, these things happen.

      Last year, after I was finally made Trustee for my brother's estate and able to begin settling his affairs, I decided that I could treat myself to a doll. But there were 2 I wanted and 1 was limited. The Hubby (aka my enabler) said get both as it was now something I could afford to do without fretting over every penny. So I literally bought 2 dolls in under 10 minutes, something I've never done in 11 years in the hobby. I think that might've flipped a switch or something in my head as I then went on to purchase 6 dolls in 6 months. Fine, they were all of limited availability in some way but..... I'm a little afraid/excited that the trend is continuing this year as we're 3 months into 2019 and I've already bought 2 more dolls. I still need to buy a body for a head but after that, I'm done?
       
      #350 Iron_Dog, Mar 17, 2019
    11. @Iron_Dog - In this hobby, you're never done. I've justified more doll purchases than I care to think of--I can always come up with a reason to buy a doll. In fact, I can come up with far fewer reasons why I shouldn't buy. I don't think I've ever bought 2 dolls in less than 10 minutes, however, unless it's 2 at once from the same company because of a special deal. I did that once with 2 FIDs from Iplehouse.
       
      #351 vermont chick, Mar 17, 2019
    12. My first 2 dolls were bought at the same time in 2004: Cerberus Project Elf Lishe and Elf El. I still have them.
      Then much later, CP Feeple 65 Elf Roke and Chloe were offered as a couple for a special price. They're still here, too.
      If IH offered a CREAA boy and girl as a couple, I'd have jumped on that. Love the froggie.
       
      #352 petiteballerine, Mar 17, 2019
    13. No, they were from different companies. one was a Dollshe (I'm still waiting on him nearly a year later *sigh*) and a Granado 53cm Lucifer.
       
      #353 Iron_Dog, Mar 17, 2019
    14. I wish Iple would offer another CREAA boy. I want one to be Jack Frost from Rise of the Guardians but neither existing sculpt looks quite right. The body is perfect--it's the faces that don't work.
       
      #354 vermont chick, Mar 17, 2019
    15. I have almost the same size cat, and it looks a bit ... big...
      But Walloya Morring's dolls should be way much better... Like I have one pic with Leah and tiny fox (not mine) from one of our parties
      [​IMG]
       
      #355 Helgovochka, Mar 18, 2019
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    16. @Helgovochka - I wasn't familiar with Walloya Morring so I looked online for photos. Wow! The foxes are amazing! I love the funny little monsters. And the tarsier that looks like Yoda. They appear to be 3-D printed.
       
      #356 vermont chick, Mar 18, 2019
    17. Yep. But they are quite cute and it was a real pleasure to play with them. Also I guess you may check evestudio
       
      #357 Helgovochka, Mar 18, 2019
    18. I'm familiar with Eve the Cat. Her prices are crazy expensive. (I love her baby dragon.)
       
      #358 vermont chick, Mar 18, 2019
    19. #359 Helgovochka, Apr 12, 2019
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    20. She's lovely. the outfit she's wearing is very pretty, too.
       
      #360 Iron_Dog, Apr 12, 2019
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