i have very hooded eyes even though my ansetery is mostly Scandinavian, i also hate having hooded eyes no one can ever see my eyes and everyones thinks im super tierd
OK, for a rerooting tool its literley a tool handle with a broken needle in it. so take a exacto blade handle with no blade and put a needle in its place but first use pliers to cut the hole of the needle in half. super easy and works just as good.
I do exactly the same thing and it works really well for me. one thing i find the helps with the blade handle i use, (because mine doesn't go tight enoth to hold the needle.) is a small bit of rubber in the tool head, just jab the needle in and it become very secure.
Same, after breaking three reroofing tools I saw Dollmotion use this technique and it literally changed my life. Cheaper, more durable, and you can change the needle size and thickness depending on the type of hair and/or vinyl you're working with... All pros, no cons!
Hi!!!! Absolutely gorgeous doll!!!! In regards to a rerooting tool, Catherine from Dollightfull made a rerooting tool out of a sewing needle cut at an angle inserted into a drill chuck. I believe all of these materials are pretty widely available! Hope this helps :)
Can we just talk about how put together and calming this is? Literally all of it is so aesthetically pleasing! Not to mention that introoooo!!! Your voice is so soothing too 🥺
As to the rerooting tool: I learned from watching dollightfull that you can make your own by just cutting a sewing needle at a certain angle. Then the only thing you need is something to hold it. Like some of those small hand drills for example. This is not a promo but you can watch something on her channel (she mentiones how she did it in a few videos but I'm not sure if she has a tutorial) or just directly ask dollightful I'm sure she'd be glad to help a fellow doll costumiser out *Sorry for any spelling mistakes I might've made
That's who it was who had a homemade tool! I couldnt remember who it was that made theirs! But yeah it's super easy to just cut a normal needle and stuff it into the end of a wooden dowel or a cork if you want to have a go at rerooting! Also your sewing machine stickers are adorable
Im not judging your spelling but i like teaching people. So the correct spelling is "mentions" without the e. Besides that you spelled everything fine!
I always get amazed on how you do the eyelashes. They look so 3d, they don't even look handmade! Also, the birb has chaotic energy and we live for it. Amazing doll!
I need to say what is in my heart... Etellan, you inspired me to start my first doll Okiku, it’s been 5 years since I wanted to start this new journey in art. Thank you for your inspiring videos, your delightful voice and your creativity ... thank you for the strength you gave to me even tho you don’t know me!!! I love your work
I love her voice, it's so calming. I think her work is so underrated and she's so talented, and I love how she talks casually and doesn't just go through the steps of the doll
You’ve probably heard, but using a regular larger sized sewing needle, point cut off, and the eye cut at an angle, imbedded into a craft knife base, a Champaign cork, or even a chunk of wood works as a rooting tool, that’s what I use. Sewing needles are cheap, I’ve only broken a couple, but they’re easy to make another if they do break. But, if you prefer gluing on wefts, that’s totally fine too! You do you! Cause your amazing at what you do!
im pretty sure dollightful made her own rerooting tool and also mentioned how in one of her videos, it was a drill bit holding a needle with th eye cut at an angle if im not mistaken
Reroot tool: I don’t know what size of needle you’d use but you can experiment. Get a hand sewing needle with a long eye and an exacto knife. Take out the blade and put the needle in the center of where the blade would go, point side down. You can use wire cutters or strong scissors really carefully and cut the needle eye at a slant. I’ve seen people use this in the past and it seems to work pretty well with experimentation.
@@etellan size 5, 7, and 8 are really good for rerooting I like size 7 best it’s better for more delicate work and size 5 is great for hairlines and parts for bigger plugs.
I love the Stitches decal on the outfit! This makes me think as just an idea will you do a doll inspired by animal crossing one day?? Love the channel and dolls
Lo-fi also has a beautiful colour palette :) She's absolutely adorable. An anime I recommend that has an absolutely fantastic colour palette is "No game No life"
I’ve been scrolling through the comment section because of how wholesome it is. I love you every time someone gives you a compliment or a tip you rep,y and thank them.
ahhhh I love the "imperfect"/natural look of her skin!!! she looks like she could be an elfen lied character, except bright pink! I love your use of black in this too, for shading and lining. definitely gives her an "evil" edge
I love your style and technique! Other customizers kinda bother me sometimes with their slow, careful technique because I'm such an impatient person lol so your confidence and perfection is definitely refreshing if that makes sense
The fact that you brush your doll’s hair with a toothbrush is so wholesome to me, like their your friends coming over for a sleepover and you give each other make overs
ah!! i’m sorry to be late to this, but what a refreshing break from the essay i’ve been pouring over all day. calming and beautiful as always, i adore how you designed her eyes🥺 they glow, and look realistic yet ethereal.. i’d love to see you style braids or bantu knots, so best of luck with the rerooting tool. thanks!!
omg hi etellan!! i'm excited to be here for a recent post! you're very relaxing and you motivated me into doll art! I've even decided to try some myself, thank you!
Fergus is ADORABLE, but your faceups are PHENOMENAL What about a cute girl version of a Shinigami from Death Note? Love your aesthetic sooooooooooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuuch! ♥️♥️♥️♥️😍😍😍😍😍
Me: Etellan: Cole is moe and baby boy. Must protec Me, after rewatching Coles best scenes and falling back into the DA blackhole: My floppy hat precious angel. Sweet child, too good for this world and for Thedas, best and mostest moe boi, would and have killed for. Most loved and cherished. Kindest messy haired babi to ever have babi'ed
I think it’s such a shame that Australia doesn’t get as many opportunities as the rest of the world because of the shipping prices and delays. I think you’d make some amazing heads of hair if you were able to easily get your hands on the items
I really want to thank you. The eyes drawn showed me not only what type of eyes I have, but how I could actually wear makeup. I just want to thank you for it.
One thing I always love from Etellan's videos is the face up. Her consistency of hooded eyes is so beautiful, and when you see the tiny blemishes up close, it gives that realness factor. Plastic that sticks out a little act as scars almost, and miniscule holes like pores and dimples. Etellan caught my eye with her "Physician" doll. I love the story she told, I love Etellan's calming voice with her Australian accent. I love her intros and music choice. She and Katherine will always be my favorite. I remember being compelled to write the Physician's story and flesh it out. I love the lavender designs, I love Etellan's artistic abilities, and I love how she shows she's human too, and not just someone to watch. Etellan, you amaze me, and you are my muse. Thank you for everything, keep being you, and hope you are well!
Love the birb. Very much appreciate. Such cute. Much chaos. Btw, the doll looks so beautiful. I know I've mentioned it before, but I love how all your dolls look vaguely sad/tired.
I've always been really self conscious of my hooded eyelids, so you applying them to something so incredibly gorgeous made me feel so much better about them. thank you so much for that. I'm generally a quiet viewer, but just wanted to mention that your art gave me some confidence, even though it was such a little detail, and I'm really thankful for that. I know this is pretty out of the blue for a comment on a doll customization video lol
i just discovered your work and im absolutly in love! As a fellow artist you have absolutly inspired me to try out diffrent color pallets and just try new things for character design! So thank you for being you!
I watched this video a while back and thought the design was just so cute, so I made a D&D charecter inspired by her. A few months later she has become one of my favorite charecters ever and a huge source of artistic inspiration for me. Thank you.😊
She is so lovely!! Love all those colors put together, so fun! Regarding re-rooting, I'm fairly new to the hobby but what I favor is a plain and simple half-moon collar needle (I think sometimes also called upholstery needle). I cut the yarn to the desired length, unwind the yarn into single strands, thread each with the needle through the top of the head and out the neck hole (this is where the curved shape of the needle comes in handy), remove the needle, tie the end that will end up inside the head and pull up on the other end on the outside. This way, you don't have to use any glue whatsoever, you end up up with really natural looking hair, and the bonus is that it's easy to remove later! I would recommend unwinding the yarn so you thread thinner, single strands, although I've seen some doll artists thread the full strand - but then you end up with really bulky hair. Hope this helps :)
I love seeing you explore and broaden your horizons, as well as being honest with yourself. It's totally fine to take a step back from a project and come back to it later. Totally healthy, imo. Also, to date, this and your Physician are my favorite dolls. You've really let your true colors (pun intended) shine through with this one!
I’ve never seen someone so accurately describe what menaces bird are when it comes to art. Mine does the same thing and loves to try and fly into my paintings of landscapes (he also likes so do quite a bit of claw and feather paintings) but, I still love him to death.
You have become my comfort channel. I watch you whenever im laying down for bed to relax. Your voice is calming, the music is chill and watching you work is hypnotic! Love you lots.
This is the first video I've found of yours and I loved it! The doll is amazing, your voice is soft and calming, and the pacing/editing flows really nicely!! Thanks for sharing your art with us 💕✨
Very adorable and cool! A sweet girl tells in a gentle voice how she transforms dolls into a work of art. I'm from Russia and your channel started appearing in my recommendations after the Sndk video about Monster High dolls. Your videos are very positive and relaxing!!!