PS I have only worked on my fakir Blythes and I've sanded them but not carved them as I do not yet have the tools. I really appreciated your comparison shots in this video.
Oh My. I bet these sell quickly. My Experience? The only Registered Blythe Doll that I customized, was the Ashton Drake. She came all apart, and sanded. Otherwise, I have done many Blythe Customs, all sizes, and boys also. ;-) You are brave. ;-) Nice new tools.
Aww thank you!! I have yet to figure out pricing, that's always hard. Ah yes, gosh you have so many great stock/genuine girls now! I keep a casual eye out for a Kenner, no luck yet ;)
Thanks for this really informative video. I thought I added a comment earlier, but I don't think I saved it properly. I noticed that the new GSC T-bar is very similar to the NBL Blythes - these dolls also have the plate on the inside of the dome. Very interesting!!
I feel you!! If I were to tackle another glued head, I’d be prepared to take longer to do it. Some people soak them in hot water for weeks, and pry them open very gradually. I much prefer the easy opening of the recent heads though! 😆
Hi Beth, I am so excited to see what you do with these little girls. It's almost Autumn and I am almost becoming myself again. This has been a very hot Summer and intense heat for sure. I have never, ever customized a Blythe Doll. Hopefully one day I can try it, let's see how my left hand handles it. I am so excited to see how well you do for the Blythe Con. When is it? Not sure if I know? How is Evie doing? Is she back to school yet? I am looking forward to seeing you make your wedding gown for a Blythe Doll as well. Have fun customizing these girls.
I have watched hours of your videos while customizing my first Blythe. I’m so close to finishing and I’m in love with her for my first try. I ordered some hair and want to reroot. My question is, can I use her original scalp plugs to reroot? And just remove her original hair? Or will I need to buy a new scalp and make new holes? I never see videos using the original scalp. I also ordered one of your neck joints and can’t wait to receive it!
Oh how wonderful! Thank you ^_^ Yes there's no reason not to re-use the scalp think. just re-paint it to match your new hair colour, and use the locked loop method for security, follow what was there before. Awesome! I hope it's there nice and quick for you! ^_^
I have learned a lot from your channel. I’ve ordered my first Blythe doll. I’ve customized Paola Reina dolls and intend to try a Blythe. Question; do you use acetone to remove factory paint? How do you remove remaining pencil marks after carving is complete? Thank so much. ❤
Thank you! Sorry for the late reply! No I always use a very fine grit sandpaper to remove the shiny finish and factory paint. The sanding removes all the pencil marks at the end too ✨☺️✨
The plastic is the same colour all the way through, so you’ll only lose any colour that was on the surface (like lips or blush). I recommend carefully sanding the whole face before you add colour and sealant though, so it’s consistent across the whole face.
You should be using a very high grit sandpaper, not a rough one. You'll want to use a few different grits to smooth out the face if you have scratches. Start with something like 400/600, and work up to 800/1000/1200. Hope that helps! ^_^
Hi quick question because I am new to building Blythe dolls and I really want to customize one. The original bodies blended, but could not be taken apart like for different hand positions, etc right? So are those part fake? Or from a new genuine Blythe company? Thank you
You’ll see the genuine Blythe dolls on Junie Moon and The Good Smile Company, their bodies have very simple articulation, and no removable parts. The jointed bodies are usually sold with the DBS (lookalike) dolls on AliExpress. Hope that helps! 😄
@@aliciakatsouris Junie moon or the good smile company. They don’t sell bodies separately though, so you would have to try to find someone selling theirs second hand, I would try eBay, or online doll groups?
