Sometimes turning the head upside down can help, because you're able to focus on the shapes/proportions of the eyes/brows themselves without your brain picking up too much on pattern recognition of it being a face.
the sequence of this faceup is fabulous, you can really follow the entire process, I loved it, it really motivates me to get fully into this and try to do my own faceup sometime, great video! and the faceup ended up looking so cute, it does resemble the mockup I love it!
You're totally correct, I completely forgot to mention when I seal between layers. 😅I seal with Mr. Super Clear Matte varnish whenever I'm happy with everything and no longer feel like I can continue without messing up what I've already done.
Unfortunately this one is harder to answer 😅 There are a lot of different companies that make anime heads like this. I'd suggest browsing on the website Janesdolland or other BJD websites for one you like.
The same sort of approach should work! But for the vinyl Imomodolls you might wanna experiment with different materials, since some watercolor pencils might stain vinyl.
You put multiple layers of matte sealant on the resin. A few layers before you start, then between each layer of color, and then another coat at the end. Trying to do a faceup without sealant is a fool’s errand lol
Omg this faceup turned out really cute ;v; And I appreciate that you still reply to comments! By the way, what do you use with the cotton swab to erase the mistakes in the first step while sketching the face?
I'm very new to doll customizing and just watching videos on materials and processes. Most of the videos I've watched recommend acrylics but if I'm not mistaken kuretake gansai tambi is watercolour, curious to know why you chose these over acrylics? Is there a difference? Really love your faceup style by the way
Thanks! I mostly use watercolors because I'm not a very experienced painter, and watercolors are much easier to wipe off mistakes and try again. 😅Acrylics are a lot more durable but they require a steady hand since they're much more difficult to wipe off once they've started to dry. It's definitely a personal thing for me though, and acrylics are a great option!
@@creepy-dolls thanks for the reply! I've worked with acrylic paints before and I don't really like them haha, and was actually looking for alternatives to them.
I'm new to faceups on vinyl, I've only ever done resin, so I've used watercolor pencils but always acrylic paint. When using watercolors, how long do you let it dry down before sealing? Thank you!
Unfortunately I've actually experienced some watercolors (including watercolor pencils) staining vinyl! So acrylic might still be the way to go if you're getting into painting vinyl. This head is resin, so I didn't have to worry as much about staining. But to answer your question, I find that watercolor/gouache dries very quickly on dolls. I usually give it a good 10-15 minutes after everything is done. But it might vary depending on which type/brand of paint you're using.
