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Tan/African American/Black BJDs - Discussion!

Dec 14, 2007

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    1. Maybe a bit more? I know there are several companies with a tan option, though I don't think I could name all of them for you. I think the only ones with more ethnic features would be a couple of Iplehouse tan dolls and one Dollmore one, plus a few artist sculpts (twigling's gorgeous Ylisande and Nkiru (who actually reminds me a lot of someone I went to school with) come to mind). Bobobie does offer a dark tan colour, but it is by special request only (that is, sending them a message that you want a specific mold in dark tan) because of marbling issues and problems with sanding seams on dark tan dolls. That's actually the answer to you last question, too. Tan dolls are harder to make because there's often a problem with the colour marbling or otherwise being uneven. It does happen with other non normal or white skin colours, too, it's just more noticeable in the darker colours such as dark tan, grey or red.
       
      #241 Hominivorax, Jan 13, 2010
    2. Thanks for the information!!
      I understand now about the difference in colors. I hadn't noticed until you mentiooned it but those ARE pastel colors versus darker ones!!
      When I get the nerve, I may try to dye one or two myself.
      Would anyone know whether rits dye or air brushing are more durable? I assume that both methods require a sealer. What brand seems most durable?(sealer)

      Thanks!!
       
      #242 Teff44, Jan 13, 2010
    3. Teff - try this thread:

      http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139610

      With over 700 posts, it has loads of info on dyeing!

      Also look for some threads in that subforum by Buff, or a general search for drow -- I don't remember which subforum the examples of the drow dyeing were in, but there are good tips in them too.
       
      #243 hobbywhelmed, Jan 13, 2010
    4. I want to put in a word for Angelsdoll, because I have a dark tan Jin and I looooooove her. The skin is a milk chocolate colour, which looks warmer now I've done her faceup, and is a really beautifully even colour, no marbling at all. I love it. They offer all their dolls in dark tan. I'm always wanting to promote this company, because the dolls are as obscure as they are lovely and they deserve to be far better appreciated!

      Apologies for not having a finished picture, but while she has a face now, she's still waiting on eyes and the right wig. I did put up a blank picture here: here: http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5823051&postcount=4

      I think the sculpt really can carry off more African heritage; Angela might be a good choice, too.
       
      #244 autumnrain, Jan 22, 2010
    5. She's pretty. I didn't know about her. Think I'll go take a closer look. :-)
       
      #245 Soleil Moon, Jan 22, 2010
    6. autumnrain - do you have a link to Angelsdoll? I checked the thread listing all the companies, in the Links-Out subforum, and that company isn't listed.
       
      #246 hobbywhelmed, Jan 22, 2010
    7. Don't mind me, just butting in here :lol:
      Link to Angela specifically.
       
      #247 gigias, Jan 23, 2010
    8. oh wow they are beautiful dolls and the price is really decent!
       
      #248 nataluna, Jan 23, 2010
    9. I love the Jin. I think I can actualy afford her!!


      YEEEAAAAHHHHHH
       
      #249 Teff44, Jan 28, 2010
    10. Oh Autumn Rain. Any updates on your Jin?
       
      #250 Teff44, Jan 28, 2010
    11. Just FYI, I posted some pictures over on IpleHouse of my Kamau and Chase, and said that it seems my Kamau just needed someone his size to play with!

      Their response: Soon, there will be so wonderful partner for Kamau. ^^

      I'm GUESSING that means a nice dark brown EID girl! :)
      Just a guess, mind you. But... I'm going to be watching...
       
      #251 aernath, Jan 29, 2010
    12. the other store that i known and have tan dolls, is dollstown, with different options off tanned
       
      #252 Saligia, Jan 30, 2010
    13. No happy ones! The parcel on Saturday we went to collect thinking was her eyes was a mug, and then - oh, this is my fault. When I did her face up, I couldn't find my nice brown pastels, so I got my cheap (still chalk) pastels and blended them with my reds and pinks. Brought her down from her shadowy place yesterday, and the cheap browns had already faded out and vanished, leaving a bit of a disastrously harsh mix of pink and red... *cries* Won't have a chance to fix her for ages, and replacing my browns, if I can't find them, means a looooong trip.

      I still love her more than any other doll. :)
       
      #253 autumnrain, Jan 31, 2010
    14. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that Autumn!!
      But good things come to those who wait. You will probably have additional inspiration by the time you can get to her!!
       
      #254 Teff44, Feb 1, 2010
    15. hi guys i was wondering if any one knew of a company that did custom sculpts in bark tan or light tan tone?
       
      #255 MrNeo, Feb 3, 2010
    16. MrNeo, Nobilitydoll will do custom sculpts in tan, light or dark.
       
      #256 twigling, Feb 3, 2010
    17. I took a peek at the Nobility site!!
      Now to find a photo!!
       
      #257 Teff44, Feb 18, 2010
    18. I love Cocori also as you can see by avatar but they stopped making the dark resin Cocori. I'm thinking of just buying the available Cocori and dyeing her.
       
      #258 ameiru, Feb 18, 2010
    19. Iple told me before Xmas (between October-Nov, can't remember), that they'd re-release her
      within "The next week" - Several months have passed and she's still not there.
      Why not ask them if she'll be back up soon :)
       
      #259 callum91, Feb 19, 2010
    20. pretty sure BBB/RS (bobobie/resinsoul) does. tinybear/sleepingelf uses them to get her sculpts done.
      they do dark tan on special request, and light tan normally.
      they do all sizes of dolls.
       
      #260 nataluna, Feb 19, 2010
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