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Starting Off... buying a head?

Jul 17, 2010

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    1. A good option, if you can sew, is to buy the head and check out the Pretty Poppet pattern on Craftster. It's the right size to make a MSD body, and you could scale it up for an SD one. Wedge the head on that until you can afford a body, and in the meantime (as long as it's dressed) your floating head will look at least roughly complete.
       
      #21 Ratty, Jul 19, 2010
    2. I started with a floating head. Though, to be honest, I'd definitely say make sure it's a head you really, really like. It'll be much nicer when you receive it. Also research about resin matching is always a good idea. Other than that, you learn from experience in this hobby. That's all I can say. Good luck to you~
       
      #22 gridbug, Jul 19, 2010
    3. It's really up to you -- my first dolls were full dolls, but since then I've bought a lot of heads separate from bodies. It can be frustrating to have the head and have to wait on the body (I have two floating heads right now), but it also gives you the opportunity to create your own head/body combinations (make sure to do some research before hybridizing so you get a good fit).
       
      #23 Taco, Jul 19, 2010
    4. I've actually fallen in love with a doll that shares my name, so I've got my heart set on her. She comes with eyes, but I'd still need a wig, faceup, and clothes. I think just keeping an eye on her and being patient is what I'm going to do :- )
      Again, thank you for all the advice.
       
      #24 Kara.Boo, Jul 24, 2010
    5. I actually don't recommend that. Usually if heads are cheap on the MP, they're hard to sell, and even harder to resell. Try going to a doll meet to see which size you like, and save up for a whole doll unless you find a head that you absolutely love. Best of luck though!
       
      #25 Leenah, Jul 25, 2010
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